new 2012 BMW 6 Series 650i Standard Features Review

2012 BMW 6 Series 650i Standard Features Review : With this redesign, the 6 Series trades the swollen styling of its former look for a leaner, more chiseled look. Yet the 6 is larger than before, as it has grown about 3 inches in both wheelbase and overall length as well as 1.5 inches in width. These increases should make for an even more spacious cabin than before, which was already pretty good for this segment. And since the 6 Series shares its basic platform with the latest 5 and 7 Series models, this car also will gain a similar amount of weight.

Walkaround

Handling the extra weight should not be a problem for the new 650i, however. It packs BMW’s twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, the one with 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. All that power will be sent to the rear wheels via a standard six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic. Factory estimates for the 650i convertible put the 0-60 time at 4.9 seconds with either transmission. To put that swiftness into perspective, that would be only three-tenths slower than the last-generation, V10-powered M6 coupe. It’s believed BMW will also offer a six-cylinder-powered 6 Series (the 640i) and an all-wheel-drive variant of the 650i. The 6 Series’ suspension will be comprised of double wishbones up front and a multilink setup out back. The dampers will be electronically controlled and as before, buyers can opt for Active Roll Stabilization, which senses the amount of body roll and then counteracts it through hydraulic actuators in the sway bars. The steering will be electrically assisted, while the optional Active Steering will incorporate rear-wheel steering to enhance both low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability. BMW’s increasingly ubiquitous Driving Dynamics Control will allow one to customize throttle and steering response, the electrically controlled shocks, stability control intervention and, if so equipped, automatic transmission shift characteristics.
Summary
The 2012 BMW 6 Series will first debut in convertible form, with the coupe to follow. The convertible will retain a cloth top (as opposed to a retractable hardtop) with the stylish “flying buttress” design and versatile power back window used before. Lower the window with the top up and you’ll have a breezy yet sun-free cabin. Raise the window with the top down and you’ll have an effective wind deflector.

Brakes

* Brake ABS System: 4-wheel
* Brake Type: Electro-hydraulic
* Disc – Front (Yes or ): Yes
* Disc – Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Engine

* Displacement: 4.4L/
* Engine Type: Gas V8

Interior Dimensions
* Passenger Capacity: 4

Steering
* Steering Type: Speed-sensing Variable Pwr

Summary
* Body Style: 2 Door Convertible
* Vehicle Name: 650i

Suspension

* Suspension Type – Front: Sport
* Suspension Type – Rear: Sport

Transmission

* Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
* Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
* Trans Order Code: 2TB
* Trans Type: 6

Vehicle
* EPA Classification: Subcompact

Wheels
* Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
* Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

2012 BMW 6 Series 650i Convertible Standard Features:

* Vehicle Anti-Theft System
* MP3 Player
* Rear Wheel Drive
* Tires – Front Performance
* Tires – Rear Performance
* 4-Wheel ABS
* Fog Lamps
* Leather Seats
* Power Driver Seat
* Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
* Universal Garage Door Opener
* Climate Control
* Electrochromic rearview mirror
* Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
* Driver Lumbar
* Traction Control
* Electronic Stability Control
* Daytime Running Lights
* Heated Mirrors
* Heated Exterior Driver Mirror
* Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror
* Rear Parking Aid
* Telematics
* Alarm
* Dual Zone A/C
* Side Air Bag
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System
* HID headlights
* Woodgrain Interior Trim
* Trip Computer
* Brake Assist
* Power Passenger Seat
* Auxiliary Audio Input
* Front Reading Lamps
* Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
* Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
* Passenger Vanity Mirror
* Driver Vanity Mirror
* CD Player
* AM/FM Stereo
* Rear Defrost
* Remote Trunk Release
* Cruise Control
* Keyless Entry
* Power Door Locks
* Power Windows
* Adjustable Steering Wheel
* Rear Floor Mats
* Front Floor Mats
* Bucket Seats
* Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
* Intermittent Wipers
* Power Passenger Mirror
* Power Driver Mirror
* 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* Power Steering
* Aluminum Wheels
* Turbocharged
* Passenger Lumbar
* Rain Sensing Wipers
* Power Folding Mirrors
* Mirror Memory
* Wireless Cell Phone Hookup
* Seat Memory
* Navigation System
* Rollover Protection System
* Premium Sound System
* Keyless Start
* HD Radio
* Back-Up Camera
* Active Suspension System
* Equalizer
* Steering Wheel Audio Controls
* Convertible soft top
2012 BMW 6 Series 650i Convertible Options:
Installed

* COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated steering wheel, ski bag, heated front seats
* HEATED FRONT SEATS
* BLACK, NAPPA LEATHER SEAT TRIM
* ORION SILVER METALLIC
* 6-SPEED SPORT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: shift paddles
* BMW APPS -inc: smartphone integration
* 20″ X 8.5″ FRONT, 20″ X 9.0″ REAR V-SPOKE LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS (STYLE 356) -inc: 245/35R20 front & 275/30R20 rear performance tires, increased top speed limiter
* DRIVER ASSISTANCE PKG -inc: automatic high beams, lane departure warning, active blind spot detection, side & top view cameras, parking assistant, head-up display
* LUXURY SEATING PKG -inc: front ventilated seats, active front seats
* PREMIUM SOUND PKG -inc: satellite radio w/1-yr subscription, premium hi-fi system, iPod/USB adapter
* BLACK CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP

Interior

* Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 audio system -inc: radio data system (RDS), auto-store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna, auxiliary input

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