When it first came out some five years ago, everybody was aghast at how the 6 series was styled. It didn’t look as razor sharp as the first gen from the 1980s, and most thought BMW had killed an icon. But time had changed, and BMW saw it prudent to make it more appealing to the Cote D’Azur residents. It has worked, with the 6 series being moderately successful across markets. For India, BMW has stayed away from the 630i or the 3.0-liter turbo diesel, instead have opted for the 650i. This V8 has masses of torque, has a rorty soundtrack and can stay with a lot of sports cars in a straight line. It can’t however hold a candle to the more genuine 2+2s or two-seaters like the 911. It can however carry four in relative comfort, with their luggage and travel great distances without missing a beat. Choose from the more expensive convertible or cheaper coupe, and you will find it does attract a lot of eyeballs.
AUTODATA:
Engine: 4799cc, V8
Transmission: 6-speed auto.
Power (bhp@rpm): 367@ 6300
Torque (kgm@rpm): 50.2@ 3400
Dimensions:
LxWxH (mm): 4820/ 1855/ 1374
Wheelbase: 2780mm
What’s it got: Genuine four-seat tourer.
What it ain’t: Not a Porsche 911.
Anything else? Of course… the Porker! Okay, even the Mercedes SL500.
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