2005 BMW 6-Series Review Summary & Specs
645Ci Coupe
The ultimate driving machine in a two-door GT.
Summary & Specs
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The BMW 6 Series coupe and convertible are comfortable and sporty. Driving these cars is a joy. The offer excellent handling and are supremely stable. The come with the latest in active safety features. The biggest decision is choosing between the coupe and the convertible.
New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Beverly Hills.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
BMW 645Ci Coupe ($69,900); 645Ci Convertible ($76,900) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
4.4-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
six-speed automatic with Steptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic with Steptronic; 6-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual two-stage smart airbags; front safety belt tensioners and force limiters; automatic-locking retractors on all safety belts and Isofix attachments for child restraint seats; active knee protection; ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
head protection system (standard on coupe); rollover protection system (standard on convertible) |
| Basic Warranty |
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| Assembled In |
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| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$69,900 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
BMW 645Ci Coupe ($69,900) |
| Standard Equipment |
climate control w automatic dual control and micron filter; Dakota leather upholstery; moonroof; rain-sensing wipers; Park Distance Control, front/rear w graphic display; heated windshield washer jets; AM/FM/CD w 8 speakers; voice command system; power windows w one touch up/down; 12-way power driver's seat w 4-way power lumbar; three-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirror memory; power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped multi-functional wheel; universal garage door opener; cruise control; Dynamic Driving Control; flat tire monitor |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Steptronic 6-speed automatic (no charge); Sport Package ($2,800) includes active steering, sport seats, 19-inch sport wheels w performance run-flat tires |
| Destination Charge |
695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$73,395 |
| Horse Power |
325 @ 6100 |
| Torque |
330 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/26 |
| Wheelbase |
109.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
190.2/73.0/54.1 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
2+2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.3/NA/42.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
35.5/NA/28.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
13.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3792 |
| Stock Tires |
245/40WR19 / 275/35WR19 run-flat all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |