| For the first time, BMW, maker of quality BMW 540i | | | | make the performance possible. |
| parts, has combined its twin-turbocharged, six-cylinder | | | | The top of the range 650i models are has a 4,799cc |
| diesel with the brand's flagship Grand Tourer in the | | | | V8 engine giving an output of 367hp. The models |
| form of the new 635d. | | | | with their aluminum engine and double-VANOS and |
| The 635d Coupé and Convertible will hit | | | | VALVETRONIC variable valve technology can do a |
| showrooms in October in the UK with world's most | | | | zero to 62mph time of 5.1 seconds in the |
| powerful production diesel under the bonnet. The | | | | Coupé and 5.5 seconds in the Convertible. |
| revamp includes the 6 Series model line-up to include | | | | Both 650i models are EfficientDynamics technology |
| Active Headrests, Brake Energy Regeneration and | | | | assisted in achieving improved economy and |
| other fuel saving and emissions-cutting technology. | | | | emissions figures. |
| A zero to 62mph time of 6.3 seconds is achieved by | | | | The 630i and 650i has standard six-speed manual |
| the BMW 635d Coupé, while the Convertible | | | | gearbox, while the 635d is a new six-speed sports |
| achieves this in 6.6 seconds. The new 635d has also | | | | automatic transmission. A new torque converter with |
| been given a fine restyling to mark the technological | | | | enhanced software and a two-stage damper to |
| changes: a revised headlight arrangement featuring | | | | eliminate vibrations are featured in this gearbox. |
| LED technology and clear lenses, a new style of | | | | The new models also have a kidney grille that is |
| front valance and repositioned vertical struts on the | | | | larger compared to the outgoing model and lower |
| front spoiler. It's an output of 286hp and 580Nm of | | | | reflectors that have been optically refined at the rear |
| torque and is powered by a twin-turbocharged | | | | of a redesigned bumper. A third high level brake light |
| 2,993cc engine with an all aluminum crankcase and | | | | now sits on the boot lid lip for enhanced safety. |
| third generation common rail fuel injection system. | | | | Another exterior change is the new alloy wheel |
| The unique way the twin turbochargers work makes | | | | design in 17-, 18- and 19-inch sizes. |
| these performance figures possible. A smaller | | | | SunReflective Technology leather is also offered |
| turbocharger yields near immediate response for | | | | among 6 Series Convertible models, which also have |
| swift initial acceleration before a larger turbocharger | | | | an infotainment system that includes eight favorite |
| comes in mid-range to provide additional thrust | | | | buttons. |
| through to the red line. Form just 1,750 rpm peak | | | | As regards safety, BMW, for the first time, Active |
| torque's available to deliver a seamless wave of | | | | Headrests appear on the 6 Series. As standard |
| smooth acceleration. | | | | equipment on cars, the system is introduced to |
| The introduction of Efficient Dynamics, which is a | | | | prevent occupants from whiplash injuries in rear end |
| technology with Brake Energy Regeneration, and the | | | | accidents. Pyrotechnics fire to release two springs in |
| implementation of various needs-only operations of | | | | the head rests when the airbags' central control unit |
| ancillary units for the first time in the 6 Series range | | | | registers a rear end collision. |