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Friday, 3 January 2014

New BMW 6 Series Coupe


Overview


The BMW 6 Series is a two-door coupe manufactured by the German automaker BMW. It is available in 3 variants – the 650i coupe, 650i convertible and 640d coupe, all of which are offered in a 2+2 seat configuration.
The BMW 6 Series was launched internationally in 1976, but it arrived in India only in 2007, in its second-generation. The first-generation continued in production till 1989, while the second-generation was first produced in 2003.
The 6 Series Coupe comes with a basic vehicle and drivetrain warranty of four years or 50,000 miles. It competes with the likes of the Jaguar XKR, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL 350 and the Porsche 911 Carrera.

Engine:
4.8L V8
No of Valves:
32

No of Cylinders:
8

Bore X Stroke(mm) :
93.0 x 88.3

Displacement :
4799 (cc)

Compression Ratio:
10.5:1

Fuel System:
Electronic Fuel Injection

Performance(0-100)km/h*:
5.2 (secs)

Valvetrain:
-

Max. Power:
270 kW (362 bhp)@6300 rpm

Max. Torque:
490 Nm@3400 rpm

Transmission
Transmission Type:
6-speed Sport Automatic Steptronic
Driveline:
Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm):
4820

Overall Width (mm):
1855

Overall Height (mm):
1373

Ground Clearance (mm):
-

Wheelbase (mm):
2780

Kerb Weight (kgs):
1650

Capacity & Volume: 
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres):
70

Reserve Tank Capacity (litres):
-

Trunk Capacity (litres):
300-350

Seating Capacity:
5

Brakes: 
Front Brakes:
Disc

Rear Brakes:
Disc

Antilock Braking System:
Yes

Steering: 
Min. Turning Radius (m):
5.7

Power Steering:
Yes

Steering Type:
Rack & Pinion, Power-assisted

Suspension: 
Front Suspension:
Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension:
Integral Aluminium

Shock Absorbers:
-

Wheels & Tyres: 
Wheel Type:
Light-Alloy

Wheel Size:
8.5J x 19" (Front), 9.0J x 19" (Rear)

Tyres:
245/40 R19 (Front), 275/35 R19 (Rear)

Fuel Economy * 
City (mileage):
8

Highway (mileage):
10

Overall (mileage):
9

Fuel Type:
Petrol

Interior 
Leather Seats:
Yes

Height Adjustable Driver's Seat:
Yes

Tiltable Steering Column:
Yes

Leather Wrapped Steering & Gear Knob:
Yes

Sunroof / Moonroof:
Yes

Tinted Window Glass:
Yes

Exterior 
Body Coloured Bumpers:
Yes

Rear Spoiler:
Yes

Front Fog Lamps:
Yes

Rear Fog Lamps:
Yes

Rear Defogger:
Yes

Rain-sensing Front Wipers:
Yes

Rear Wiper:
No

Roof Antenna:
No

Power Telescopic Roof Antenna:
No

Printed Glass Antenna:
Yes

Electrically Adjustable Outside Mirrors:
Yes

Tubeless Tyres:
Yes

Alloy Wheels:
Yes

Wheel Covers:
No

Comfort and Convenience 
Power Windows:
Yes

Power Steering:
Yes

Air Conditioner:
Yes

Climate Control:
Yes

CD Player:
Yes

MP3 Player:
Yes

AM/FM Radio:
Yes

LCD Monitor:
No

Cruise Control:
Yes

Power Door Locks:
Yes

Cup Holder:
Yes

Reverse Parking Sensors:
Yes

Safety 
Central Locking:
Yes

ABS:
Yes

Engine Immobilizer:
Yes

Airbags:
Yes

Remote Keyless Entry:
Yes

Child Safety Door Locks:
Yes

Front/Rear Seatbelts:
Yes

Collapsible Steering:
Yes

Crumple Zones:
Yes

Anti-theft Alarm:
Yes