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