Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
BMW introduced a facelifted version for the second generation of the 6 Series in 2007, even though there were little things to do with this grand tourer vehicle.
When the German carmaker introduced the second generation of the 6 Series in 2004 after a 14 years hiatus, BMW's fans were more than happy. The coupe was launched in 2003, and the open-top version appeared at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show the following year. Its design was controversial, and everybody expected a significant change in the facelifted version that came in 2007. And yet, they were minimal.
The facelifted version came with slightly different headlights and a new bumper that featured thicker angled slats on its air dam. But the back of the car raised the most eyebrows with its downward lines and the small, corner-mounted taillights. Adding the third brake light into the trunk's lid was not enough to improve things. Not even the redesigned bumper fitted with broader reflecting materials could. But still, the open-top version benefited from four power windows and a generous power roof that could've been retracted under a lid between the rear bench and the trunk.
One of the most important upgrades on the interior was the gear selector, which was not a slider anymore and followed a sequential pattern. In addition, the gear stick looked more like a golf club than a standard shifter. Furthermore, the i-Drive infotainment unit received an upgrade, and later on, in 2009, it got an even better system.
Under the hood, the carmaker introduced a turbo-diesel powerplant, especially for the European market. Its high torque and excellent fuel efficiency made some purists forget it was an oil burner. The base model, a 3.0 gasoline-fueled engine, gained more power, and a 4.4-liter V8 powerplant was added to the list.
ENGINE SPECS - 630i 6AT RWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6700 RPM 272 HP @ 6700 RPM 268 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 320 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.5 in (1,560/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 630i 6MT RWD (272 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 200 KW @ 6700 RPM 272 HP @ 6700 RPM 268 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 320 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.5 in (1,560/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3714.7 lbs (1685 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4651.7 lbs (2110 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i 6MT RWD (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4799 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 6300 RPM 367 HP @ 6300 RPM 362 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 361 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 490 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.5 in (1,560/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960.4 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.2 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 310 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i V8 6AT RWD (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4799 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 6300 RPM 367 HP @ 6300 RPM 362 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 361 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 490 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.5 in (1,560/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 258 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 635d 6AT RWD (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 210 KW @ 4400 RPM 286 HP @ 4400 RPM 282 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 428 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 580 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.7 in (4818 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.4/62.5 in (1,560/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4045.4 lbs (1835 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4982.4 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |