I6 BMW Coupe models feature redesigned with styling, technology and safety of fresh throughout the lineup. New for the latest model year full-size luxury engine is turbocharged inline-six engine base and the availability of all-wheel drive. before the recent BMW 6-Series models to attract quite a lot of criticism, the new 6-Series is completely new, with a more focused, bold line that simultaneously convey a sense more real sport and finesse.
At the same time, while changes to the sheet metal is in a sense quite simple, and irrefutable is not far from those found in the latest 3-Series Coupe, the change seems to be what is needed to deliver the coupe sporty characteristics that have been hiding under the sheets metal.
The 6-Series is offered as the 640i six-cylinder or eight-cylinder 650i. Both engines come standard with eight-speed automatic transmission, while the 650i also offers a choice of row-your-own six-speed.
BMW 640i features a seamless single-turbo "N55" 3.0-liter inline-six that makes 315 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Although slightly slower than the 650i, 640i smaller machine is equivalent to the overall weight is lighter and a bit more nimble handling and impressive fuel economy: EPA rates the car at 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
The package 650i twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter BMW V8 under the hood, which was upgraded to the latest model year with BMW's Valvetronic variable valve timing and lift system. This change helps the plant to crank out 445 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque (an upgrade from the 45 horses and 30 lb-ft). Zero-to-60 mph can be achieved in less than five seconds, although fuel economy drops to just 15/22 mpg with the manual and 15/23 for the automatic.
It's no secret Americans love their automatic transmissions, unfortunately, even in the sports coupe 445 horsepower, so BMW says creating an eight-speed Sport Automatic transmission new aims to blend speed, flexibility, sportiness, and, of course, efficiency. BMW refers to minimal torque converter slip and its rapid gear changes as transmission features' strong, but do not forget paddle now commonplace located behind the wheel well.
Available exclusively on the 650i is the "xDrive" BMW's all-wheel-drive system, which adds several hundred pounds agility-sapping weight but allows the coupe to the motor way through all but the worst weather.
