2006 BMW 6-Series Review Summary & Specs
650i Coupe
New engine brings more power.
Summary & Specs
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Coupe or convertible, the BMW 6 Series offers a combination of comfort, luxury, sportiness, great performance and ease of operation that's hard to beat. The 650i delivers excellent handling, exhilarating acceleration and supreme stability, and it comes with the latest active safety features. It's not a four-seater, however, it's a 2+2; the rear seat might better be described as a pet or package shelf. If seating for four is not a priority, the biggest decision with the 650i is choosing between the coupe and the convertible. You can't go wrong there.
NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Beverly Hills.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sports Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
BMW 650i Coupe ($71,800); 650i Convertible ($78,800) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.8-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic with Steptronic; 6-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
two-stage front-impact airbags; front seat side-impact airbags; front safety belt tensioners and force limiters; automatic-locking retractors on all safety belts and Isofix attachments for child restraint seats; Dynamic Stability Control skid-management electronics; ABS with electronic brake proportioning and dynamic brake control; BMW Assist telematics with automatic collision notification and SOS button |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
head protection airbags (standard on coupe); rollover protection system (standard on convertible) |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/ 50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Dingolfing, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$71,800 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
BMW 645Ci Coupe ($71,800) |
| Standard Equipment |
automatic dual-zone climate control with micron air filter; Dakota leather upholstery; moonroof; rain-sensing wipers; Park Distance Control obstacle sensing front and rear with graphic display; heated windshield washer jets; AM/FM/CD with 8 speakers; voice command system; power windows with one-touch operation; 12-way power driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar; three-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors; power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function controls; universal garage door opener; cruise control; Dynamic Driving Control with normal and sport modes; flat tire monitor |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport Package ($1,800) includes sport seats, 19-inch sport wheels with performance run-flat tires and Shadowline high-gloss exterior trim; Active Steering ($1,250) |
| Destination Charge |
695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
1000 |
| Price as Tested |
$76,545 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
360 @ 6300 |
| Torque |
360 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy |
16/23 |
| 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 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
35.5/NA/30.1 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.0 |
| 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 |
3814 |
| Stock Tires |
245/40WR19 / 275/35WR19 run-flat performance |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |