| Year
(of specifications) |
2012 |
| Engine |
4.4
litre V8 twin-turbo |
| Transmission |
6-speed
manual / 8-speed auto
RWD |
| Max
speed |
155
mph electronically limited |
| 0-60
mph |
4.8
seconds |
| Horsepower |
400
bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| weight |
- |
The last generation BMW 6-series
has been in faithful service for eight years, having first been
introduced in 2003. Some of the lines of the older car came
in for significant criticism, especially at the rear where it
displayed an infamous 'Bangle butt'.
To rectify this BMW have given the 2012 6-Series a significant
redesign which addresses many of the previous car's controversial
styling elements. Longer, lower and wider than its predecessor
the 650i Coupe also features more interior space and greater
headroom.
Drivetrain
Powering the 650i Coupe is a twin-turbocharged 4.4 litre V8
which produces 400 hp between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm, and makes
peak torque of 450 lb-ft between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. The engine
can be paired with either BMW's new 8-speed Sport Automatic
gearbox or BMW's traditional 6-speed manual transmission.
The 2012 BMW 650i Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8
seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds) with either the 6-speed manual
or the 8-speed automatic transmission . Top speed is electronically
limited to a typically Germanic 155 mph.
Chassis
The double wishbone front axle and the multi-link rear axle
of the new 6-Series are made predominantly from aluminum. The
optional Active Roll Stabilization combines with the standard
Dynamic Damper Control to offer improved steering responses
and flatter cornering.
The electronically controlled damper system in the new BMW 6
Series Coupe adjusts compression and rebound settings continuously
and independently. For example, a stiff chassis setting can
be combined with comfortable responses to unevenness in the
road surface. The control unit of the damping system processes
the data supplied by sensors on the vertical motion of the wheels
as well as the ride height of the car. The driving speed and
the damper setting chosen by the driver are also taken into
account in calculating the damping force required for each individual
wheel to even out body movements.
The 6-Series' optional Active Roll Stabilization feature reduces
body roll in corners and during sudden changes of direction.
Sensors instantly calculate the amount of body roll, and this
is then counteracted quickly and precisely by hydraulic rotary
actuators in the front and rear anti-roll bars. The result is
flatter cornering and greater comfort for the passengers. Although
to be fair, if the system is having to kick in to correct body
roll during high-speed cornering then passenger comfort it probably
not foremost in the driver's mind!
Brakes, Wheels, and Tires
The lightweight floating-caliper brakes with vented discs work
in conjunction with the latest multifunction Dynamic Stability
Control system. DSC brings together technology such as the Anti-lock
Braking System, Dynamic Traction Control, Cornering Brake Control,
Dynamic Brake Control, the Start-off Assistant, the automatic
Brake Drying function and Brake Fade Compensation. Standard
equipment also includes 8.5 x19-inch light-alloy wheels, with
all-season runflat tires (size 245/40 R19) and a tire pressure
monitoring system.
Interior
The new BMW 650i Coupe is designed to be a 2+2-seater. Its interior
offers individually tailored seats for the driver, front passenger
and rear passengers.
Like almost every other BMW interior, the cockpit features a
driver-oriented layout. The central section of the instrument
panel, containing the iDrive system's Central Display, the air
vents and the controls for the audio system and air conditioning,
are all angled slightly towards the driver. Added to which,
the gearshift lever and the switches for the parking brake and
Driving Dynamics Control are located on a surface that opens
out towards the driver and is set lower than the front passenger
side of the center console.
The black-panel instrument cluster of the new BMW 650i Coupe
combines the traditional sports car circular instruments with
state-of-the-art display technology. The Navigation system,
telephone and entertainment functions are operated using the
iDrive control system, whose Central Display boasts an innovative
design. The onboard monitor takes the form of a freestanding
display with a flatscreen look. The high definition measures
10.2 inch across and features a high-quality galvanized chrome
surround. The shallow depth of the display gives it a modern
character. The unique design of the screen ensures the display
remains easy-to-read in bright sunlight. The new arrangement
of the Central Display - which now reaches further into the
passenger compartment - influences the architecture of the instrument
panel, which rises steeply in front of the driver and front
passenger.
Similar and related vehicles:
BMW M6
BMW M6 Convertible
BMW 650i Coupe
BMW 850 CSi
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