Along with the US debut of the 6 Serial Coupe, BMW brings out in New York the all-new 6 Series Convertible. The new 6er convertible makes its US debut this Leap. Past the end of this twelvemonth, the United states of america market volition get both the 640i and 650i models.

The entry-level 640i is powered past the N55 TwinScroll turbocharged engine. The engine produces 320 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 450Nm of torque betwixt 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. The 640i Convertible weighs 1,840 kilograms, but still manages to run from 0 100 km/h in five.7 seconds.

BMW's top model 650i is powered by the twin-turbo 4.iv-liter direct injection V8. The engine produces 400 horsepower from 5500 to 6400 rpm.

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While it is impressive that peak power is maintained for 900 rpm, the even more impressive anxiety may be sustaining the pinnacle torque of 450 pound-feet from a lowly 1750 rpm all the way up 4500 rpm. Equipped with either the transmission or the torque-converter automatic, the 6 is rated with a 0-to-threescore time of 4.9 seconds and limited elevation speed of 155 mph.

BMW has kept the E64′southward automated soft top for the F13. Nosotros welcome back the soft height for its classic, timeless look, lightweight design, and splendid trunk infinite when stowed.

The cloth elevation was made esthetically possible thanks to the 'fins', the buttress supports on either side of the roof, that allowed it to be a 'fast' shape. The soft top then can follow the aforementioned shape as the coupe. The pinnacle is constructed of multiple layers of textile and is said to exist quite quiet in operation. There is as well a classical elegance to the top existence constructed of fabric.

The 6er has a purposeful resemblance to the 7 and 5 Series. Earlier this twelvemonth, Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Chief Designer, explained that the car has been lengthened and widen from the previous 6. This has allowed for a more optimal rear seat back bending and sightly more commodious accommodations.

At that place are two lines that sweep from the front of the car back. One at the shoulder line and one that runs from the chrome jewelry in the fender dorsum through the door handles and onto the rear fenders (and is visually reminiscent of the line on the 7 Serial).

The stunning, all-new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible will first at $91,375, pricing for the 640i will be announced at market launch.