BMW is wasting no time in enhancing the range of its recently launched 6-Series Coupé and Convertible models. To sum up the changes, from this autumn (and depending on the market, of course) both body styles will be available with an M Sport package, a new diesel engine and for the first time in the 6-Series model’s history, the Bavarian firm’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
Starting with the M Sport option, the package includes an M aerodynamics kit with bespoke front and rear bumpers, LED foglamps, 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design, sports seats with Alcantara/leather upholstery and an M leather steering wheel.
In addition, buyers can further customize their cars through the BMW Individual range, which comprises, bespoke paint finishes, light-alloy wheels and numerous other options.
This fall will see BMW adding the 640d Coupe and Convertible models to the lineup. Both are powered by a 3.0-liter straight-six delivering 313-horses at just 4,400 rpm and a monstrous peak torque of 630Nm (464 lb-ft) between 1,500 and 2,500.
BMW says the diesel engine enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds for the Coupé and 5.6 seconds for the Convertible. The fuel consumption and CO2 values of the two diesel models are: 5.4 – 5.5 l/100 km (51.4 – 52.3mpg UK or 42.8 -43.6mpg US) for the Coupe, and 5.6 – 5.7 l/100 km (49.6 – 50.4 mpg UK) with 147 – 149 g/km for the Convertible.
The 650i Coupe and Convertible models powered by the 407HP turbocharged V8 will be optionally available with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. According to the Bavarian automaker, the 650i xDrive Coupé powers from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, while the 650i xDrive Convertible requires 0.1 seconds longer to complete the same acceleration.
4 Comments:
The MSport is clearly an improvement from the base offering and the awd option is welcome HOWEVER, the exterior lines of the 6 simply does not stir me at all which is a failure from BMW's design department - it could have been so much more. Instead I'm awaiting images of the upcoming 911 which may not fall in the same class but for the same money, I'd rather spend it on a Porsche. Unfortunately, the CL still has BMW when it comes to designing super luxury sport coupes - however I prefer the BMW driving experience.
The new BMW diesel engines are really astounding as far as power vs. performance vs mileage.
nice gizmo, but its ugliness triumps over all, so inner beauty, in this case, does not count.
Of all the ugly new BMW designs I've seen coming out, I have to say that this is the least offensive of the coupes, though it's rather hard to get the complete picture from these few images, but there is something I like about it. Perhaps it has some retro qualities which remind me of the old 6 series that were so appealing from a driving standpoint. Of course I like a diesel in this platform, with tons of torque at the bottom end, which should let it cruise at around 100 mph at under 2000 RPMs, with a long enough gear.
The exterior design is a mishmash, Mercedes-ish fenders and accents, the rear of the vehicle is basically an Acura, and that grill, again reminds me of a Buick. It doesn't quite work but at least it's not as awful as the 3 series. The interior is pretty crappy, totally uninspired as well as looking cramped. At least it has a HUD.
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