BMW 6 Series Coupe

Overview:

With the debut of the 6 Series Gran Coupe, the German auto giant has set another benchmark in the Malaysian auto market. The all new BMW 640i is the true blend of the 5, the 6 and the 7 series. Bestowed with the elegance of standard 6 series, functionality of a four door sedan and dynamics of a coupe the 6 series has not lacked any of the factors making it the most admiring car of the era. Designed with perfection the 6 series comes with a bundle of attributes that anyone could desire to have in his/her car. From its tantalizing long bonnet to its broad powerful rear the car has not missed its way to gain the oomph factor. Well, if we sneak into the cockpit we could clearly make out that the styling is a true inspiration from its exclusive motorboats. Under the long haunched hood there is a roaring 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo straight 6- cylinder petrol engine capable of churning out 320 hp at 5800- 6000 rpm providing a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1300-4500 rpm. Twin Scroll turbocharger and valvetronic fitted in the 640i enables gasping of fresh air in to the cylinders and the double-VANOS adapts the performance change according to the revolution change. Owing to which there is an impressive hike in the efficiency of the car making it to a mileage of 12.82 km/l. As far as the safety is concerned the 640i coupe is granted with a bunch of safety features which include dynamic stability control (DSC), traction mode (DTC), flat tyre indicator and many more. Automatic air conditioning with 4-zone control, comfort access system, front and rear arm rest with storage compartment, cup holders in center console all this make it stand in the luxurious segment of brand.

Mileage and Fuel Economy:

With the paucity of fuel the need for advance technology is increasing its way, keeping these lines in mind the brand has packed the 640i with a couple of technologies that evenly increases the mileage and helps in attaining it to a figure of 12.82 km/l. The twin scroll turbocharger and valvetronic in the straight 6-cylinder engine allows it to inhale a good amount of fresh charge whereas the petrol injection allows it to add a precise amount of fuel to the cylinder. Thanks to other features such as break energy regeneration, the kinetic energy when brakes are applied gets converted straight to electrical energy taking the load-off from the engine and thus increasing the efficiency of this Coupe.

Power:

The 6-cylinder power house of the mighty 6-series churns out 320 hp at 5,800-6000 rpm. With Twin Scroll turbocharger and valvetronic fitted in, the vehicle is capable of boosting an overall torque of 450 Nm at 1300-4500 rpm.

Acceleration and Pickup:

With a jumbo power obviously there would a flashing acceleration. The handsome 640i attains a top speed of 250 km/h making it to reach a figure of 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. Credits to the sports package it is equipped with.

Exterior:

The 640i is the first four-door coupe from BMW, making it the most elegant car of its segment. The signature kidney grills, sleek design and glossy finish shows its dominance for being at the center. Coupe lines on the side will make your gaze flow through the sporty rear section. A more glossy finish is given to the Matt paint work. The rear tail lamps are equally fascinating with the third brake light spreading wide across the entire width of the rear glasses. The sharp profile and notched design flowing through the bonnet is the new alter to the hood. The striking new bumpers of the 6 series are a bit sleek near the head lamps. The chrome embossed boundary of the side glass panes as well as the exhaust tailpipe are not the new ones to the range. The leaning front towards the ground and the lines all over the bonnet describes the authority it holds in the segment. Door handles, side indicators and body lines all in the same line gives the 6 series a coupe trait.

Exterior Measurements:

The very talked LXWXH of the 640i is 4894mm X 1894mm X 1369mm providing a sufficient wheelbase of 2855 mm. With satisfactory overall width the track width of car is 1600 mm at the front and 1657 mm to the rear.

Interior:

Dakota leathered upholstery, electroplated door sills, American oak carved trims. Welcome to the cockpit of the BMW 640i. The controls are ergonomically arranged in order to provide an effortless drive. The sporty seats at the rear can accommodate two passengers at a time where as the 4+1 version of the 640i can settle 3 passengers at the rear for a shorter journey. The flat and sleek horizontal floor provides ample legroom at the rear as well as to the front. The chrome plated controls adds a glossy finish to the car. If needed the back rest of the seat could be folded down in a 60:40 configuration. The elegantly flowing centre console divides the area into two providing a better comfort to the driver. The finely tailored Dakota leather couches and American oak wooden carving with Nappa leathered trims in the dash unit will make you admire the reason behind its perfection.

Interior Comfort:

In the field of luxury BMW is recognized one of the among the finest brand providing comfort that is really remarkable. The seats are electrically adjustable with lumbar support for driver as well as passenger. Apart from these the 640i is also equipped with a couple of gadgets that include on-board computer including check control. The sport leather steering wheels is topped with a dozen of multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles. Steering wheel is electronically adjustable with a memory function area. In order to enjoy maximum comfort rear backrest with through loading function is provided. Comfort access system in the car enables easy opening and closing of the door. Cup holders are provided to the center of the console.

Interior Measurements:

Interior of the coupe is much more spacious as compared to the rivals of its segment. It provides a maximum headroom of 1030 mm at the front and 941 mm at the rear. Shoulder-rooms are also sufficient reaching to a figure of 1517 mm at the front and 1454 mm at the rear.

Engine and Performance:

The reason behind its dynamic performance is the power house under the hood. The twin power turbo straight 6-cylinder petrol engine churns out 320 hp at 5,800-6,000 Nm boosting out a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1300-4500 Nm. The result of this enormous power is the amalgamation of twin power turbo technology with twin-scroll turbocharger technology. High precision injection and double-VANOS technology is responsible for its increase in efficiency. The mighty 640i houses 8-speed sports automatic transmission Steptronic with Adaptive Transmission Management. Electronic selection lever and gear shift pedals makes the driving more dynamic.

Stereo and Accessories:

Hi-fi system professional in the 6 series provides a set of 16 loudspeaker sound system with an output of 600W. The intelligent acoustic technology creates an audio image that you have never experienced before. The multi-directional speaker system share different frequency bands to different speakers, resulting in serene basses and trembles. The clear aluminum finish on the loudspeaker frame makes your eyes stick to the styling. The navigation system of the 640i comprises of 10.2 inch colour monitor, 3D map and arrow display, hard disk storage for maps and audio data. There is also a provision of AUX-IN connection to the centre console. The voice control system installed in the car provides a wider control of the features.

Wheels:

The sportiness of this coupe is provoked by the customized light alloy wheels especially designed for the BMW 640i. The star spoked design of the 18 inch light-alloy in the BMW 640i entertains a tyre dimension of 245/45 R18.

Braking and Handling:

The brakes used in the 6 series are disc type both at the rear as well as to the front. Integral active steering equipped in the 6 series varies the steering angle at rear providing better cornering ability. The steering is electronically adjustable with a dozen of multifunction controls engraved over it. The drive is cruise control with braking function. The Dynamic Drive installed, minimizes body roll and the Dynamic Damping control ensures individual adjustment of the suspensions according to the road conditions.

Safety and Security:

Providing a batch of features doesn't mean that safety should be compromised. BMW has given a lot of concern on the safety features of the vehicle. The coupe comes with Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) that manges the suspension at challenging road conditions, Traction Mode(DTC) for better stability at higher speeds, ABS and Brake Assist. Head airbags and side airbags at rear and front gives maximum protection during crash. The ISOFIX child seat attachment in the rear is an optional to the standard model. Apart from these BMW provides a run flat tyre technology and flat tyre indicator. In order to bear sudden impacts it is installed with side impact protection. Cornering Brake Control (CBC) is also equipped in order to encounter sharp turns. Central locking system and engine immobilizer are rest of the common feature that is packed in the 6 series.

Pros:

Interior is elegant
Driving dynamics is pretty impressive
Acceleration is brutal

Cons:

Rear seats are cramped
Boot space is not ample