BMW 6 Series Review
11th-Oct-2011: The German luxury car brand, BMW launched its all new BMW 6 Series coupe in India at Rs 75 lakhs. The convertible adorns the styling inspired from the Z9 Gran Turismo 1999 concept car under the guidance of Adrian Van Hooydonk. The coupe is offered in 650i petrol variant and a 640d diesel variant. The petrol variant is equipped with a 4.4 L twin-turbo V8 engine and the diesel variant offers the 3.0L diesel engine. The BMW 6 Series price for the diesel variant is tagged at Rs 85 lakhs to mark the difference between both the models at Rs 10 lakhs.
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BMW 6 Series remains unchanged from last year with the exception of a few cosmetic exterior and interior changes. Noting that, the 6 Series remains a favorite luxury car, whether you opt for the sports coupe or convertible. Depending on trim, the 6 Series offers two engines: a 3.0 Liter 6-cylinder engine which develops 272hp and a 4.8 Liter V-8 which rockets at 367hpThe BMW 650i sports coupe offers a Voice Activation System that can control various features in the automobile including navigation and phone. iDrive is another technological advance that controls and displays settings on a console mounted button and monitor including cabin temperature, navigation and communication. Aiding in the superior performance profile of theBMW 6 Series is the revolutionary Valvetronic technology which replaces the traditional throttle with a system which alters the timing and aperture of the engine's valves to regulate air and fuel intake. Valvetronic technology allows the engine to breathe better, save gas, and increase performance. Add to that the benefit of Double-VANOS, allowing precision adjustment of the timing of the engine's intake and outlet camshafts and the 6 Series V8 is as precise and balanced as any combustion engine on the market. The convertible capitalizes on the same good looks with a refined styling that is still bold and pleasing to the eye. The same muscular power plant pumps out 360 hp with the zero to 60 benchmark at 5.6 seconds. Active Roll Stabilization ensures dynamic and safe performance with level cornering on even the tightest curves. Inside look for the trademark BMW touch of luxury with Dakota leather upholstery and door trim and Ruthenium pearl-gloss interior trim in both vehicles. Front seats are eight-way power adjustable with four-way lumbar support. BMW on-board navigation with voice feedback, voice activation, and real time traffic information is an option.
BMW 6 Series Variants
Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | |
City | Highway | |||||||
650i Convertible(Petrol) | Automatic | 4799cc 8 Cylinder 32 Valve | 5.0 | 11.0 | 367 @ 6,300 (PS @ rpm) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
640d Coupe(Diesel) | Automatic | 2993cc 6 Cylinder 24 Valve | 6.0 | 9.0 | 313bhp @ 4400rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
