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2012 BMW 650i Coupe
The new BMW 650i Coupe impresses with its stunning design and inspires with even sharper driving dynamics than its predecessor, noticeably optimized comfort levels and extra space. This is the only car in the segment to offer the combination of top-class sporting ability, exclusive touring comfort and a 16.24 cu. ft (460-liter) DIN luggage compartment. Also on board to deliver the BMW 6 Series Coupe's signature driving experience are a range of innovative driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment features. The 650i Coupe arrives in US showrooms this fall. (continued below)
2012 650i Coupe Photo Gallery |
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The Third Generation of the 6-Series Coupe Adds Another Chapter to BMW's Dream Cars Production
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Source: BMW | Published: Sun Mar 13, 2011 |
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The 2012 BMW 650i Coupe meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure
and style in a large, premium 2+2-seater. The new 650i Coupe completes the
sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) with either
the 6-speed manual or the 8-speed automatic transmission . Top speed is
electronically limited to 155 mph.
Its unmistakable design language gives
the new BMW 6 Series Coupe an aura of athletic elegance. The long sweeping hood,
short front overhang and set-back passenger compartment team up with a 2.9 inch
(74 mm) increase in body length over its predecessor and a 2.95 inch (75 mm)
longer wheelbase to create the hallmark proportions of a BMW Coupe. Meanwhile,
the extra width of the new car - it is now 1.5 inches (39 mm) wider thanks to
its increased track width - makes for an exceptionally powerful stance that
emphasizes its impressive roadholding. All of which ensures that observers are
struck by the car's dynamic forward-surging presence and promise of dynamic
driving ability the moment they set eyes on it. The faithful reflection of the
car's character in its exterior styling is given particular appeal by the lines
running along the full length of the body and its harmoniously sculpted
surfaces. The inspiration for these design features was the natural movement of
waves. In the same way as water is parted by an object in flowing water, the car
body's shaping lines fan out from the BMW badge on the hood to both sides of the
body.
The innovations in the new BMW 6 Series Coupe also extend to
lighting technology, in the shape of Adaptive LED Headlights. Their bright white
light provides an extremely intense and evenly spread illumination of the road.
This technology is unparalleled in the segment and also allows the beam of the
headlights to curves of the road.
Interior with BMW's Traditional
Driver-Oriented Cockpit
The new BMW 650i Coupe is designed to be a
2+2-seater. Its interior offers individually tailored seats for the driver,
front passenger and rear passengers. High-quality materials, carefully
coordinated colors and meticulously sculpted surfaces combine to produce an
ambience defined by luxury, sweeping style and Teutonic functionality. A
hallmark BMW element of the interior design is the driver-oriented cockpit
layout. The central section of the instrument panel, containing the iDrive
system's Central Display, the air vents and the controls for the audio system
and air conditioning, are all angled slightly towards the driver. Added to
which, the gearshift lever and the switches for the parking brake and Driving
Dynamics Control are located on a surface that opens out towards the driver and
is set lower than the front passenger side of the center console.
The new
BMW 650i Coupe is fitted with newly developed lightweight seats with an
integrated seatbelt system and standard 20-way multi-contour adjustability and
adjustable lumbar support. Optionally, the Luxury Seating Package adds front
ventilated seats and active fatigue reduction can be added. All seat variants
come with crash-activated anti-whiplash head restraints.
The black-panel
instrument cluster of the new BMW 650i Coupe combines the traditional sports car
circular instruments with state-of-the-art display technology. The Navigation
system, telephone and entertainment functions are operated using the iDrive
control system, whose Central Display boasts an innovative design. The on-board
monitor takes the form of a freestanding display with a flatscreen look. The
high definition measures 10.2 inch across and features a high-quality galvanized
chrome surround. The shallow depth of the display gives it a modern character.
Trans-reflective technology ensures the display remains easy-to-read in bright
sunlight. The new arrangement of the Central Display - which now reaches further
into the passenger compartment -influences the architecture of the instrument
panel, which rises steeply in front of the driver and front passenger.
BMW 650i Coupe: Review (2/2)
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
V8, Twin-Turbo |
Displacement |
268 cu in (4395 cc) |
Power |
400 hp @ 5500-6400 RPM |
Torque |
450 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Manual (Std.) |
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8 Speed Automatic (Opt.) |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
245/40 R19 - 275/35 R19 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
192.6 in |
Width |
74.5 in |
Height |
n/a |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 |
4.8 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
155 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
n/a |