New BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible goes on sale

The launch of the new BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible this weekend (7
October) marks the latest in a long line of BMW products revealed in 2007
featuring BMW EfficientDynamics technologies. The new BMW 6 Series range
features a host of innovations designed to increase performance, improve fuel
consumption and reduce emissions.


The BMW 635d is the world's first diesel-powered luxury 2+2 Grand Tourer and
the launch opens up yet another new market segment by BMW. By mating BMW's
acclaimed twin-turbocharged diesel to the marque's flagship 2-door Coupé and
Convertible models, owners will now savour high-performance and economical
motoring. Improved six- and eight-cylinder petrol powered models also join the
range alongside the familiar V10-engine M6, while all variants receive a subtle
restyling to mark the technological changes.

And to highlight how modern cars have developed, reducing emissions and
improving fuel consumption, BMW will showcase two generations of the 6 Series
at the SMMT's Evolution of the Car driving event on 9 October. At the event,
the first generation 1986 286hp M635CSi will line up alongside the new BMW
635d, itself delivering 286hp but this time from its class-leading diesel
engine.

Please see downloadable document for full table of models, price £ and
performance data.

The new BMW 635d is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2,993cc engine with an all
aluminium crankcase and third generation common rail fuel injection system,
delivering 286hp and 580Nm of torque. This propels the car from zero to 62mph
in 6.3 seconds while the Convertible takes 6.6 seconds. Both have top speeds
electronically-limited to 155mph. However, thanks to the EfficientDynamics
technologies, the Coupé still achieves 40.9mpg on the combined cycle and a CO2
emissions figure of 183g/km, while the Convertible retains near identical
figures recording 39.2mpg and 190g/km.

The BMW 635d is joined in the range by the 630i and 650i, offered in both Coupé
and Convertible bodystyles. The six-cylinder magnesium and aluminium engine in
the 272hp 630i now features new lean burn technology in the guise of high
precision direct injection and double-VANOS variable valve technology.

These EfficientDynamics measures enable the 630i Coupé to record a 4.4mpg
improvement up to 35.8mpg in combined fuel consumption compared to the previous
model. CO2 emissions also drop by 15 per cent from 216g/km to 188g/km. The 630i
Convertible attains a combined fuel consumption figure of 34.0mpg compared to
29.4mpg, while CO2 emissions drops from 229g/km to 198g/km.

The BMW 650i Coupé and Convertible models crown the range and are powered by a
4,799cc V8 engine providing an output of 367hp. The 650i with its aluminium
engine and double-VANOS and VALVETRONIC variable valve technology is capable of
reaching 62mph in 5.1 seconds in the Coupé and 5.5 seconds in the Convertible.
Again EfficientDynamics technology plays a part in both 650i models to achieve
improved economy and emissions figures. For the 650i Coupé consumption on the
combined cycle improves by 2 per cent to 24.1mpg, while CO2 emissions drop by 2
per cent to 279g/km. The 650i Convertible also achieves better performance
recording 22.4mpg, up 7 per cent. CO2 emissions are cut from 310g/km to 299g/km.

Design
To highlight the engineering changes introduced on the BMW 6 Series, the model
is subject to some subtle design enhancements. The exterior of the car features
a revised headlight arrangement incorporating LED technology and clear lenses,
and a new style of front valance. The vertical struts on the front spoiler have
been repositioned to accommodate a different shape of air intake for the car
and the kidney grille is larger compared to the outgoing model.

At the rear, the lower reflectors have been optically enhanced as part of a
redesigned rear bumper to emphasise the wide track, while a third high level
brake light now sits on the boot lid lip for improved safety. The introduction
of new alloy wheel design in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes completes the exterior
changes.

Customers of 6 Series Convertible models can specify SunReflective Technology
leather. This bespoke upholstery has embedded pigments in the leather that
reflect infra-red radiation in the sunlight and can reduce leather temperature
by up to 20 degrees centigrade.

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