2012 BMW 6-Series Overview
The muscle car of BMW's lineup, the2012 BMW 6-series is nothing like anything else in the fleet of the German automaker's. Sized as a 5-series sedan but lower, longer and wider, all-new BMW 6-series is the third generation of personal luxury coupe with the name. Unlike the last model, which ran from 2003 to 2010, the new vehicle alerts the controversial styling and snubbed rear end of the final model for a smooth, flowing lines from front to back.
Powering the 2012 BMW 6-series, a new 315-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 borrowed from the BMW 535i is the 640i. It comes with a start-stop-start system as standard equipment that automatically turn off the car at rest to conserve fuel. Moving the series, buyers of the 400-horsepower V-8 BMW 650i to get in either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual at no additional cost. The BMW 650i is also available with xDrive all-wheel drive with the automatic.
Both faster and more efficient than its predecessor, the 2012 BMW 6-Series is a leap forward with a blend of sportiness, luxury and style. While BMW had the V-10 engine found in the discontinued M6 sports coupe, BMW expects will follow after the 560-hp turbo V-8-powered M5 super sedan with a new M6 of similar output and performance.
Powering the 2012 BMW 6-series, a new 315-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 borrowed from the BMW 535i is the 640i. It comes with a start-stop-start system as standard equipment that automatically turn off the car at rest to conserve fuel. Moving the series, buyers of the 400-horsepower V-8 BMW 650i to get in either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual at no additional cost. The BMW 650i is also available with xDrive all-wheel drive with the automatic.
Both faster and more efficient than its predecessor, the 2012 BMW 6-Series is a leap forward with a blend of sportiness, luxury and style. While BMW had the V-10 engine found in the discontinued M6 sports coupe, BMW expects will follow after the 560-hp turbo V-8-powered M5 super sedan with a new M6 of similar output and performance.
2012 BMW 6-Series The Range
Body Styles: coupe, convertible
Engines: 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 turbo
Transmissions: Six-speed, eight-speed automatic
Models: 640i (coupe, convertible), 650i (coupe, convertible), 650i xDrive (coupe, convertible)
Body Styles: coupe, convertible
Engines: 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo, 4.4-liter V-8 turbo
Transmissions: Six-speed, eight-speed automatic
Models: 640i (coupe, convertible), 650i (coupe, convertible), 650i xDrive (coupe, convertible)
2012 BMW 6-Series What's new
Although the 2012 BMW 6-series is still new, BMW has already begun to improve the vehicle. The biggest change is the cheaper 640i coupe and convertible with a 315-hp version of the venerable turbocharged inline-6 BMW's. The 6-series adds an M-Sport package, available full-LED headlights, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. For the first time in the history of the 6-Series, xDrive all-wheel drive is available on the 650i models.
Although the 2012 BMW 6-series is still new, BMW has already begun to improve the vehicle. The biggest change is the cheaper 640i coupe and convertible with a 315-hp version of the venerable turbocharged inline-6 BMW's. The 6-series adds an M-Sport package, available full-LED headlights, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. For the first time in the history of the 6-Series, xDrive all-wheel drive is available on the 650i models.
2012 BMW 6-Series Outside
With a new "shark nose" grille forward sloping and deep, flat-bodied, the 2012 BMW 6-series looks sleek with clean body and an elegant design. Joint design of BMW signals - double headlights, taillights divided into two parts, and the famous "Hoffmeister" kink in the rear pillar sheet metal - are present, but the design is stretched and not as upright as most BMWs. On convertible models, buttresses flank of the small, flat rear window. A great feature of what is in place is that the rear window can stay without the top, making it as a wind buffering without having to be installed in a place that cuts back the interior space.
With a new "shark nose" grille forward sloping and deep, flat-bodied, the 2012 BMW 6-series looks sleek with clean body and an elegant design. Joint design of BMW signals - double headlights, taillights divided into two parts, and the famous "Hoffmeister" kink in the rear pillar sheet metal - are present, but the design is stretched and not as upright as most BMWs. On convertible models, buttresses flank of the small, flat rear window. A great feature of what is in place is that the rear window can stay without the top, making it as a wind buffering without having to be installed in a place that cuts back the interior space.
2012 BMW 6-Series Interior
Optimized for operator comfort, the 2012 BMW 6-series controls are within easy reach and easy to browse. The only exception is BMW's iDrive entertainment and multitasking diagnostic system in the dashboard that runs through a 10.2-inch monitor. Although BMW has tweaked progressively more intuitive, users still have some difficulty quickly scroll between audio and climate controls, for example. Otherwise, the interior is a sumptuous blend of wood, leather and aluminum. It is filled with technology such as a head-up display and night cameras.
Optimized for operator comfort, the 2012 BMW 6-series controls are within easy reach and easy to browse. The only exception is BMW's iDrive entertainment and multitasking diagnostic system in the dashboard that runs through a 10.2-inch monitor. Although BMW has tweaked progressively more intuitive, users still have some difficulty quickly scroll between audio and climate controls, for example. Otherwise, the interior is a sumptuous blend of wood, leather and aluminum. It is filled with technology such as a head-up display and night cameras.
2012 BMW 6-Series Performance & Handling
The 2012 BMW 6-series is a great car, but it is also one of the major sporting BMW's vehicles. Expect to be treated as a smaller, more versatile vehicle than it is. With 315 horsepower in the base engine, it's a fast runner to 60 mph from rest in 5.5 seconds. 650i coupe with xDrive, the extra traction of having the power guided by both the front and rear wheels push the car to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the rear-wheel-drive model. BMW's acceleration estimates are often very conservative, though. New Integral Active Steering with rear wheel drive control should help to improve performance even more.
The 2012 BMW 6-series is a great car, but it is also one of the major sporting BMW's vehicles. Expect to be treated as a smaller, more versatile vehicle than it is. With 315 horsepower in the base engine, it's a fast runner to 60 mph from rest in 5.5 seconds. 650i coupe with xDrive, the extra traction of having the power guided by both the front and rear wheels push the car to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the rear-wheel-drive model. BMW's acceleration estimates are often very conservative, though. New Integral Active Steering with rear wheel drive control should help to improve performance even more.
2012 BMW 6-Series Key Safety
The 2012 BMW 6-Series comes standard with stability control, four-wheel antilock brakes, and front-seat side airbags. Coupe models feature standard side airbags for head protection, and convertible bonds have pop-up roll hoops at the rear in the event of a rollover. Parking sensors front and rear sensors are available in addition to a rear view camera, side cameras, and active roll stabilization that keeps the car flat under hard turning.
The 2012 BMW 6-Series comes standard with stability control, four-wheel antilock brakes, and front-seat side airbags. Coupe models feature standard side airbags for head protection, and convertible bonds have pop-up roll hoops at the rear in the event of a rollover. Parking sensors front and rear sensors are available in addition to a rear view camera, side cameras, and active roll stabilization that keeps the car flat under hard turning.
2012 BMW 6-Series EPA Fuel Economy
640i: Not yet rated
650i: 15 mpg city/23 mpg highway (automatic), 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway (manual)
650i xDrive: Not yet rated
640i: Not yet rated
650i: 15 mpg city/23 mpg highway (automatic), 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway (manual)
650i xDrive: Not yet rated
2012 BMW 6-Series Prices
650I Convertible
Sticker Price: $90,500
Sticker Price: $90,500
