Engine/Transmission
When talking about BMW's good to start with what lies under the hood. The cup of strength that you hearty appetizer before a dinner. In our case, the 40 degrees translate into over 400 horsepower. You guessed it! It is the top version of the new BMW 6 Series Convertible, "gas station" TwinPower Turbo eight-cylinder V-650i betrayed the external name. A grand architecture, the 4.4-liter, 407 horsepower capable of delivering 600 Nm and bridge that BMW has established itself over the years. Equestrian sport has never been a more pleasant and accessible. You jockey an entire herds of stallions Rottaler, born and raised in the Bavarian valleys stables most gallooned Munich car names. The V8 is synonymous with adrenaline, because it will feel every time you press the accelerator. Even a simple impulse to leave the place could brake the neck of which was taken by surprise by the 600 Nm, experience any extremely early as the 1,750 revolutions. Speed range is impressive Bavarian engineers obtained. It's a feast that seems never to end, ample and delicious, almost to 4,500 rpm. As if all this were not enough, BMW has prepared the passionate and outstanding soundtrack. The sound of eight cylinders over 6,500 rpm throws you a first symphonic concert music that lifts you up from his chair and makes you applauds minutes on end. The feeling is even stronger when the roof fabric is folded and decide to listen to symphony live in a tunnel. Hair hands involuntarily rises and adrenaline will flow uncontrollably. Germans are obsessed with rigor and control, for which the 407 horsepower is a carefully controlled automatic gearbox with eight reports. Linearity is exemplary sequence of steps each gear being done surreptitiously. The answer is not very prompt in normal mode, but all comes to life and becomes very intuitive when selecting step Sport. Tachometer needle will not bother to come down from the red zone and moves your foot on the accelerator will be synonymous with violent demotions range torque and power.
Consumption
Although we in the 21st century can not yet speak of a sports car to consume only 3 liters per 100 kilometers. Technology must evolve to enable us to offer the highest mark of a model with over 400 horsepower and consumed as a bottle of Coca Cola limited edition Easter. BMW 650i Convertible Petrol required to provide you with pleasure instead. Nothing is free, let alone for a premium manufacturer. The eight-cylinder swallow 15.5 litres/100 kilometers in urban areas and just 7.9 liters outside the city. At least if you judge by what we find written in the datasheet. In fact, I tried all sorts of combinations. I went from 9 litres/100 km (maximum speed of 60 km / h on DN1) to more than 20 litres/100 km in Bucharest. Media a hectic day in which I forced in full throttle on the highway and the city stopped somewhere to 16.5 litres/100 kilometers. A decent figure, justified the power output checked and influenced the Efficient Dynamics package. But if we look at competitors in the segment, the BMW 650i is much better than GranCabrio Maserati, Mercedes or Jaguar XK V8 SL500.
Performance
When you get behind the wheel of a 6 Series Convertible everything succeeds with a rapidity that you would not be expected. Setting can quickly become a background deleted, you see the fog, when you hit the gas pedal down. Each whipping the herd of Rottaleri you throw in front of a very realistic 3D picture, the main actor you. Surrealist painting where you are, make time to drain faster than Dali's canvases. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h in five seconds, that is a danger to the piece of plastic in your wallet that says "Driving license". Maximum speed stops at 250 km / h Just to get even but at 200 km / h to realize that great filter 6 Series Convertible road surface and gives a distorted perspective of how fast you run. When you get to 50 km / h you're tempted to open the door and down. Compared to segment rivals, BMW 6 Series Convertible is doing great, managing to overcome unquestionably Mercedes SL500, Jaguar XK V8 and even Maserati GranCabrio, which has a few dozen extra horsepower.
Interior
You can not speak Bavarian interior without you mean that you respect it requires. We will talk about materials that are worthy of higher premium, or finishes that have been executed by a demon joints perfection. We'll talk about those details that go unnoticed, but you make life beautiful. Opening the door handles, aluminum, ceramic inserts buttons, carved wood that takes center console, perforated leather seats, carpets on which you drive carefully and which hands you comfort with pleasure at every turn, are elements that the difficult to observe, but which contribute to your comfort and passengers. Lines of the dashboard, also dressed in leather, sometimes marked by contrasting stitching, a center within the 10-inch flat screen, that BMW intends to equip its entire range. The colors are pleasant, restful, but orange traditional instrumentation can not miss. To trigger the metamorphosis of 6 Series Convertible, customers are provided with a simple button. He finds the car in 19 seconds and a cover 24. The only condition imposed by BMW speed not exceeding 40 km / h The interior is enough for front-seat passengers, but relatively weak for those on the back. Even so, four adults can enjoy your summer sky aboard open-top. About the luggage but we can not say the same. The boot is quite small when the roof is folded, allowing storage of luggage for two people weigh their good clothes.
Price
With the new generation, BMW has decided to place a coupe and Cabriolet above segment to beat something more exclusive products. For this, BMW increased size, improved performance, but increased the price. 6 Series Convertible starts at $ 115,732 with taxes, price applies to 640i version, with 320 horsepower. If new version tested, the range 650i, things are steep. Budget prospective client should start at $ 134,284 with taxes, but needs at least $ 168,400 limit, in order to allow the long list of options that BMW offers. If you look in the segment, one model is cheaper than German. It is the version Jaguar XK 5.0 liter V8 engine that delivers 385 horsepower and 515 Nm. Its price starts from $ 132,271 in taxes. Other names of the segment goes further starting price. Rival Mercedes SL starts at $ 111,548 with taxes, but talk about petrol version of 231 hp and 300 Nm. If we look at a version able to duel with the new find SL500 tested, with 388 horses and 530 Nm. This version out of pocket from $ 152,275 in taxes. In our analysis we include exclusive Maserati GranCabrio, which although is positioned over the three musketeers listed above, may provide an alternative for those with at least $ 182,312 in taxes.
Safety
BMW 6 Series has been tested by EuroNCAP body now, but all enjoyed safety systems and the structure designed by BMW performance guarantee of 5 stars. Bavarian model standard equipment includes front and side airbags, ABS with Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSC and DTC), the rollover protection system, active headrests and side impact protection. There also exist systems Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitoring, available but optional. Therefore, all active and passive safety systems that help the driver avoid unpleasant events. In general terms, BMW 6 Series Convertible is a car that inspires safety, regardless of road speed, roadholding thanks copies, we will talk about the next chapter.
Driving
BMW has always been the German premium manufacturer has sought to attract customers with something that can not be defined only by "driving pleasure". What so much like BMW are not necessarily gadgets, aggressive look and quality of interior materials. Magnet can not be seen with the naked eye, only felt. For this, German engineers have realized that it takes more than a powerful engine. It needs a balanced chassis, a near perfect weight distribution and a flawless ride. Thus arose those electronics, blamed by most conservatives, whose sole purpose happiness for the driver. We the Electronic Damper Control of Dynamic Drive, Adaptive Drive, Integral Active Steering, ie technological developments that work every time you approach a turn or cross an uneven surface. The four modes of the suspension, which can be selected using the buttons located on the center console is the interface that communicates with the BMW driving. If all steps Comfort and Normal is synonymous with a very comfortable cruising in Sport and Sport + modes is triggered hysteria. The child quietly and discreetly turns into an energetic rebel who liked skids, reports only changes in the red zone, is very rigid and provides direction with Swiss precision. On corners, 6 Series Convertible can be a very safe car, addressing everything very courageous, but keep a limit of decency that you do not life threatening. All this recipe will bring a constant smile on his face. For experienced users there but something more than that: grin sick and hysterical laughter, pulled out of a show that can be summarized hardly function when choosing Sport + in tight curves.
Visibility
A convertible car no problems of visibility. Perhaps only very low position for the driver will make the machine can not avoid some potholes. All is resolved but with a corresponding adjustment of the seat. Side and rearview mirrors are sufficiently proportionate to inform the driver about what happens in the back. Telescope tailored fabric roof is indeed modest, but does not major problems. Especially when you have the video support parking of only three rooms, able to provide for the driver even a panoramic machine. Element is not it fine. BMW sought to go further than that and introduced the Series 6 a system borrowed from big brother, the 7 Series. Suppose you must exit from a narrow street, on a heavily traveled road. Cars parked on the curb obscure your vision. Front of the car is very long, so the only solution is to forward slightly until you manage to make sure. Instead pray that others see you, you can operate the two cameras positioned on the front wings. 10 inch screen will provide two projections of the road you want to go, allowing you to make you much easier and less risky.
Technology
I do not know where I can start. Chapter technology was very well covered by BMW 6 Series Convertible copy we tested is packed with systems and gadgets, which more or less useful. It's easier to say that the only missing feature list of optional Night Vision with pedestrian detection system and adaptive autopilot. Otherwise, I enjoyed everything BMW can provide research laboratory. Since the cooling system professional audio to two areas heated and ventilated seats for driver and passenger three steps. Automatic door lock function, suggestively named Soft Close, door opening system simply by close to hand, adaptive LED lights, interior wood trim and alumniu, Nappa leather, electric drive fast canvas roof, iDrive 10 inch flat screen, navigation tidy streets even in the United States, electrically adjustable steering column, headlamp washer system, Head-Up Display display color video cameras for parking assistance and entry way main, autopilot, lighting and office opening Follow Me Home are some technical details that will delight enthusiasts latest car gadgets.
Design
The new 6 Series Convertible is undoubtedly an evolution of the old generation. There is a revolution that many expected, but the convertible retains shark silhouette, profile being very aggressive, ready to inspire sportsmanship even when stationary. The front, though keep traditional BMW design elements, seems pretty good, convertible pass on gently returning to admire. Not the same thing we can say about drawing strong hindquarters, with a strong sporting touch. We practice the asymmetry created by the looks front and one rear cumitne too aggressive. We can say that the revolution took only half, the posterior half. LED lights save the diurnal look front hood with ribbed contoured. If the roof looks like a fabric matching hat a good athlete by definition, folding his 6 Series makes a sexy sport, which shows extremely well and are spotlight magnets.
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