The 6 Series comes as a 650i coupe or soft-top convertible. On February 2017, it was confirmed that the 6 Series coupé model had ended production. For 2008, a new, optional lane departure warning system uses a camera to detect lane markings and alert the driver with steering-wheel vibrations if the car drifts astray. Reproduction of part or all of the contents of this web-site in any form is prohibited and may not be recopied and shared with a third party. Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic, translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the automobile-catalog.
The aluminum trim in my test car had an upscale, textured feel; wood trim is optional, and both materials are genuine. Assembled in Dingolfing, Germany, the 6-Series debuted in 1976. Acceleration Compared Drivetrain 0-to-60 mph, coupe sec. Its laid-back windshield and sweeping roofline are smartly complemented by bold fender flares that add to the aggressive character. Exterior The 5 Series was given a going-over for 2008, when it received minor front, rear and side styling changes.
A few months later, the E64 convertible was released. First, there's cell phone pairing, a task made easy with the car's onscreen instructions. The first generation of the 6-Series car was the E24. It hits each gate with definitive, medium throws. . It can make for touchy acceleration in stop-and-go traffic, though, which may take some practice to iron out.
We mentioned above how easy it is to pair a phone to this system. New for this year, the system will slow the car to a complete stop, enabling use in stop-and-go traffic. Except as expressly authorized by automobile-catalog. The first generation 6 Series was derived from the , and was powered by a range of engines. Assembled in Dingolfing, Germany, the 6-Series debuted in 1976. The top-level 550i is only available as a rear-wheel-drive sedan, unlike other 5 Series that can be had in wagon or all-wheel-drive configurations.
Buyers get a choice of two steering setups. Sun-reflective leather, which stays cooler in direct sunlight, is standard on the convertible. When we finally make it to the mountain roads, with all their twists and turns, the 650i shows how easily it handles sport driving. Also optional is a high-beam assistant that switches the headlights to low beams when it detects oncoming traffic. While the relatively small cars aren't ideal haulers, they can be equipped with towing hinges and towing mirrors. Standard features include leather, power front seats and a tilting glass roof on the coupe.
Fit and finish are excellent, and so are the materials. A six-speed manual transmission is also available. As we already paired an iPhone to the car's phone system, we might as well plug it into the iPod port and stow it in the center console. The 650i is a big car with a big engine, but, in classic coupe configuration, the rear seats are virtually useless. It will look along a programmed route and alert you to any traffic slowdowns, and offer to find a detour. And putting the convertible top down on a sunny day makes it even better, while cabin tech interfaces with cell phones and iPods, and lets us avoid bad traffic.
The model was released in 2005 in coupé and convertible body styles. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are standard. The cars are advertised as delivering a smooth and pleasurable ride for everyday use. Although an automatic, this transmission does a good job of seeking the right gear, downshifting when you hit the brakes in preparation for powering through a turn. The cars are advertised as delivering a smooth and pleasurable ride for everyday use. Cabin tech gets downgraded a bit for the outdated navigation system.
In North America and Japan, the M6 is powered by the less powerful straight-6 engine. In our hands, the 650i turned in a very reasonable 19. Also standard are adaptive brake lights that illuminate brighter under hard braking. Although the 650i's tail treatment and trunk lid remain points of minor controversy for some, its overall visual impact — especially when fitted with the optional Sport Package that bumps the wheel and tire fitment from 18-inch to 19-inch alloy rims with even larger, lower-profile tires — is undeniably impressive. The automatic takes only 5.
Some product and company names mentioned on this site may be trademarks of their respective owners. We found that route guidance with this navigation system can be stubborn. The navigation system in the 650i Convertible is a mixed bag. Following generations have been powered by , , and engines with both and. But two design elements ruin what could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship: the 650i's trunk and iDrive's frustrating interface.