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BMW 6 Series

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $101,500 – $128,900 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.3 – 13.9 L/100km

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This category is introducing two new models this year. Both the coupe and cabriolet have been updated with a new body and several platform improvements. The most interesting feature, however, is the 4.4L V8 that produces 400 hp. Buyers can choose either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Its interior is very luxurious while the power assisted steering is very sophisticated.

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2018 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo: The New Face of the 6 Series

SINTRA, Portugal – A lot is going on at BMW these days, including the reorganisation of the company’s midsize product portfolio. After launching the latest generation of the 5 Series sedan last year, the German brand is adding a few more variations for 2018, such as the 530e plug-in hybrid, …October 14, 2017

2018 BMW X3 and 6 Series Gran Turismo: We’re Driving them This Week

The Car Guide will be heading to Portugal in order to check out two new models from German automaker BMW. The second-generation BMW X3 compact crossover has been on sale since 2011, so it’s due for a major overhaul. Meanwhile, the 5 Series Gran Turismo will be replaced by the …October 12, 2017

2017 BMW 650i xDrive Cabriolet: Top-Down Opulence

When the BMW 6 Series was resurrected in 2003, the lead designer for the German company was the legendary Chris Bangle. I use the term legendary solely because of Bangle’s notoriety: his designs polarized BMW fans, many not appreciating the new styling direction. That second-generation 6 Series wasn’t BMW’s finest …March 22, 2017

2014 BMW M6 Cabriolet: Heavy Artillery

BMW is unwavering when it comes to broadening and updating the lineup of its famous Motorsport GmbH performance division, whose creations are known simply by the prefix M. The most recent batch includes the third generation of the M6, which caps off the freshly remodeled 6 Series. The M6 Cabriolet …May 24, 2013

2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet - Grand Touring in the German Tradition

When it comes to building big, comfortable, and eminently capable grand touring cars, no one can hold a candle to the cars that have come out of Germany. And how could they? With a long standing tradition of moving across their countryside unhindered by the obsessive convention of speed limits …December 10, 2011

BMW 650i 2011: Luxury, elegance and pedigree

In general, when a new coupe and cabriolet are launched, the hard top model is marketed first, followed by the soft top version a few months later. Not so with the new BMW 6 Series. In an effort to take advantage of the lucrative spring cabriolet market, BMW has introduced …June 30, 2011

BMW 650i 2011: Luxueuse, élégante et embourgeoisée

En général, lorsqu’on lance un nouveau coupé et un cabriolet dérivé de ce même coupé, c’est le modèle à toit rigide qui est commercialisé en premier, alors que la version à toit souple arrive souvent quelques mois plus tard. Cette fois, avec la nouvelle Série 6, c’est le contraire qui …June 17, 2011

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BMW's Remote Control Parking System

Are parking spots too narrow? Or are modern vehicles simply too large? BMW’s answer to both these questions is: indeed. The German manufacturer was in Montreal in mid-January to premiere the new and fairly large 6 Series Gran Turismo hatchback. It also unveiled a smart key which partly solves that …January 29, 2018

Last Year for the Manual in the BMW M5 and M6

BMW is abandoning the manual transmission on the M5 and M6. If you want one, don’t wait; for the 2017 model year, the only available transmission will be a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic. In a recent interview for Car and Driver, BMW M division’s chief Frank van Meel said that the …April 6, 2016

Two New BMW Art Cars Are On The Way

BMW’s Art Cars have been part of the automotive world’s lore since 1975. No less than 17 unique cars were covered in unique designs by some well-known artists: from Andy Warhol to Jeff Koon, each of them were responsible for a design. The tradition started when artist Alexander Calder was …November 25, 2015

BMW Unveils 2015 M6 Lineup

When it was launched, BMW’s 6-Series was designed to offer a luxury coupe for buyers who wanted a stylish car to cover great distances quickly. Since it is based on the 5-Series platform, the 6-Series is available with the same drivetrains and equipment as the sedan. For 2015, the M6 …December 15, 2014

BMW Will Race In The M6

BMW has been using the Z4 Roadster in their GT3 programs since 2010. While it may have been a success overall, it is now time to modernize their race cars. In racing, lightness is your ally: the lighter your car is, the more nimble it will be. This is why …October 7, 2014

BMW 6-Series Stormtrooper: Darth Vilner’s Ride Of Choice

Every Star Wars fans has at one time or another had a moment of weakness and succumbed to the Dark Side by buying something impulsively. It usually is a Luke Skywalker figurine, or one of those cheap lightsabers that break after a few days. A very fanatic (and probably very …September 25, 2014

BMW B6 Alpina xDrive Gran Coupe: American Launch in New York

For nearly 50 years, Alpina has been known in Europe as a tuner for BMW’s vehicles. They work in close relation with the Bavarian manufacturer. Nowadays, they offer cars through BMW dealerships, sometimes with factory warranty! In North America, much of the Alpina lineup is forbidden to us: no D3, …April 16, 2014

BMW M5 and M6 to become AWD

The main rivals of these two cars from their Audi and Mercedes-Benz competitors are all offered with all-wheel drive systems. They also sell very well. The competition’s successful approach seems to annoy the BMW team, which does not offer all-wheel drive versions for their M5 and M6 models. Today, the …October 5, 2013

New BMW M6 Convertible and BMW X1 Sport Activity Vehicle to Make World Debuts at the New York International Auto Show

- BMW M6 Coupe and BMW X6 M and the U.S. Auto Show Debut of the BMW 640i Gran Coupe - - The BMW i3 and i8 Concepts will also be featured providing a glimpse into the future of mobility - The iconic BMW M6 Convertible and Coupe return from …April 6, 2012

The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Engine for the record books
Eight-speed automatic gearbox
Nicely designed dashboard
Excellent road holding
Manual transmission available

Cons

Sleepy steering
Some daunting controls
Not very roomy
High fuel consumption

Driving	7/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	8/10

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August 15, 2024
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April 19, 2018
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August 9, 2017
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October 13, 2016
Electrical
October 21, 2011

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