BMW 6 Series

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BMW 6 Series
BMW
Class	6 series
Length	190.2 in
Width	73.0 in
Height	54.1 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in
Weight	3814 lbs
Transmission	Rear wheel drive,
Engine	4.8 liter, V8
Power	360 hp @ 6300 rpm
Performance	0 - 60 5.3(5.4)secs
Designer	Adrian van Hooydonk

The BMW 6 Series is two distinct lines of automobiles from BMW, both coupés. The first was the E24, launched in August 1976 to replace the 3.0CS and 3.0CSi (E9). Initial models were the 630 CS and the 633 CSi. These were dropped in 1989, and after a short gap, replaced by the 8 Series (E31). The second line is the entirely new E63, launched in 2003 and produced currently.

There are currenty two Models in the 6 Series, The BMW 650i convertible softop and the BMW 650i Coupe, both show sleekness and power yet are both comfy and inviting.

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Contents 1 Recent Changes 2 Highlights 3 Pricing 4 Reliability 5 Engine 6 Warranty 7 Safety 8 Photos 9 Colors 10 Main Competitors 11 Hybrid Models 12 Unique Attributes 13 Resale Values 14 Criticisms 15 Generations 16 Current Generation/E63/E64 6 Series: (2003–present) 16.1 First Generation/E24 6 Series (1976–1989) 17 Worldwide 18 Design quirks and oddities 19 Awards 20 See Also 21 References 22 External Links

Recent Changes

• For 2009, BMW offers the non M6 6-Series with a new variant called the Edition Sports Package. Among the features are the restyled hood contours, unique 19-inch alloy wheels and M anti-roll stabilisation system with stiffer anti-roll bars for a 10% firmer front axle and a 30% firmer rear axle, sports exhaust system, brushed aluminium interior trim, extended lighting and the exclusive option of unique Imola Red and Carbon Black livery (among 7). In the U.K. the car is starting from £53,445 for the 630i Edition Sport Coupe and £65,820 for the 650i Edition Sport Convertible.[1]

Highlights

The 6 Series show true power and comfort, the highlights make the obvious:

• V8 Engine, 4.8 liters
• Active Roll Stabilization
• All Season Traction (AST)
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• BMW Ultimate Service™
• Climate Zone Ventilation
• HD Radio
• iDrive
• ISIS
• Lightweight Construction
• Logic7 Audio System
• Night Vision
• Transmission Choices
• Valvetronic
• Park Distance Control
• Valvetronic
• Voice Command

Go to the BMW 6 Series official site for a brief discription of each feature or type the information here.

Pricing

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Reliability

• RECALL ALERT: As part of a 29,250 unit recall which also affects the X5 4.8i and 550i, the MY 2007 650i is being called back to BMW dealerships for repairs. The problem is due to an engine cable malfunction that, according to the NHTSA, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, has a possiblity to produce electrostatic discharge at the fuel rails which will result in the electronic control unit (ECU) to fry and the engine to stall.[2]

Engine

Nearly a half-liter larger than the engine it replaces, the BMW 6 Series comes with a 4.8-liter V-8 engine produces 360 horsepower at 6300 rpm, and 360 lb-ft torque at 3400 rpm. It comes with a 6-speed tranmission.

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Warranty

• Full maintenance (zero cost) 48 months/50,000miles

• Basic warranty 48 months/50,000miles

• Powertrain warranty 48 months/50,000miles

• Corrosion perforation warranty 144 months

• Roadside assistance warranty 48 months/ unlimited distance

Safety

The standard airbags come with a driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage smart airbags.

Safety features:

Head Protection System, Active Knee Protection, Door-mounted side-impact airbags, Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners and force limiters, LATCH attachment for child-restraint safety installation, Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger seat safety belts and Adaptive Brake Lights

There are many other features, to see them go to the BMW official site

Photos

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Colors

There are a total of 10 colours offered in this model:

• Titanium Silver Metallic
• Stratus Grey Metallic
• Black Sapphire Metallic
• Silver Grey Metallic
• Atlantic Blue Metallic
• Mineral Silver Metallic
• Monaco Blue Metallic
• Barbera Red Metallic

• Alphine White Non-Metallic
• Jet Balck Non-Metallic

Main Competitors

The BMW 6 Series is a very sleek, spacious model and makes other coupes envy it but it has its competitors. Look below for the competitors:

• 2007 Porsche 911
• 2007 Cadillac XLR
• 2007 Jaguar XK
• 2007 Lexus SC 430
• 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Hybrid Models

There are currenty (from production - 2008) no hybrid drives for this model but there has been a discussion or rumour of the model being redesigned into a hybrid

Unique Attributes

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Resale Values

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Criticisms

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Generations

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Current Generation/E63/E64 6 Series: (2003–present)

See BMW E63 for complete details.

An all-new 6-Series (E63) was introduced in 2003, filling the hole in the lineup left since the end of the 8-Series' production. Based on the underpinnings of the E60, the new 6-Series was introduced with a 4.4 L V8 engine for the 645Ci. In 2004, a more affordable inline six-cylinder engine was introduced in the 630i. This was soon followed by a convertible model (the E64), the first 6-Series with a removable top. Soon after its introduction, the 645Ci was replaced by the 650i, with a larger displacement (4.8 L) and increased power. The range-topping M6 arrived in late 2005, using the same V10 engine as the M5, with 507 PS (373 kW).

First Generation/E24 6 Series (1976–1989)

See BMW E24 for complete details.

The original 6 Series was the successor to the E9 coupes, namely the 2800CS, 3.0CS and 3.0CSi and is said to be one of the most beautiful cars of it´s time and one of BMW´s most perfect designs of all time. The new E24 chassis was safer than that of the E9 and met new United States federal crash and rollover standards. The original 6-Series was first launched in August 1976, with the 633CSi and 630 CS (not in US). This car had a 3210 cc engine with 197 PS (145 kW). In 1980 debuted the 635CSi, with a 3453 cc SOHC, 218 PS (160 kW) engine and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The 635CSi could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4 seconds. A luxury version, known as the L6 arrived in 1987 with leather headliner and trim and other accoutrements.

The 630 CS used a 2986 cc I6 M30 engine with a Solex 4A1 carburetor, making 184 PS (135 kW) at 5800 rpm. The 633 CSi used a 3.2 L version of the same engine, but with a Bosch Motronic fuel injection system, which increased output to 200 hp (150 kW). The 630 CS was replaced in 1979 by the more affordable 628CSi, with a smaller displacement (2788 cc) but retaining the same power . It was fitted same Motronic fuel injection as the 633.

In 1983 BMW took the M88/3, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis, creating the M635CSi, or M6. This had a DOHC 24-valve 3453 cc, 286 PS (210 kW) engine, taken from the BMW M1 with a top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph). The M6 reached 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The M6 also had improved suspension, brakes, and a close-ratio manual transmission.

All were built in Dingolfing, Germany.

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

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See Also

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References

• BMW 6 Series webpage
• Kable, G (14. December, 2004). BMW unleashes M6 supercoupe. Autocar pp. 8-11.

External Links

• Official US Site

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