Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
After successfully introducing the third generation of the 6 Series in 2011, the German automaker launched the expected open-top version for it in 2012.
Imagined as a personal luxury vehicle or a grand tourer, the 6 Series deserved a convertible version to compete against its main rivals from the premium segment. And the wait wasn't long since both cars were developed in parallel.
Featuring the same "shark nose" as its coupe sibling, the 6 Series convertible showed an aggressive front fascia. Its swept-back headlights and the chromed "kidney grille" were part of the carmaker's signature design. In addition, the lower bumper sported a broad lower air intake in the apron and a pair of LED daytime running lights. From its profile, the thick A-pillars that supported the windshield were angled so that the air could go over the front occupants' heads at speeds above 60 kph (38 mph). In addition, all four side windows could've been rolled down. At the back, the third brake light was incorporated into the trunk's lid.
The cabin boasted luxurious materials with leather and high-quality plastic. The dashboard, covered in a soft material, mostly reflected the heat rather than absorbing it. Like most BMWs, the front seats were bolstered so the occupants wouldn't slide during high-speed cornering. The rear seats lacked the necessary legroom for long travels since the bench was pushed forward to make room for the retractable roof. The automaker offered as an option a windscreen that could've been installed behind the front seats.
Under the hood, BMW offered the 2012 6 Series Convertible with a choice of gasoline or turbo-diesel engines ranging from 308 hp (313 PS) and 443 hp (450 PS). For selected versions, the automaker offered an all-wheel drive system.
ENGINE SPECS - 640i 8AT RWD (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 5800-6000 RPM 320 HP @ 5800-6000 RPM 315 BHP @ 5800-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 RPM 450 Nm @ 1300-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct 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): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 97Y RSC |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5048.6 lbs (2290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 640i xDrive 8AT AWD (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 5800-6000 RPM 320 HP @ 5800-6000 RPM 315 BHP @ 5800-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 RPM 450 Nm @ 1300-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 97Y RSC |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3891 lbs (1765 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4971 lbs (2255 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i 8AT RWD (407 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | Inline 8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 300 KW @ 5500-6400 RPM 408 HP @ 5500-6400 RPM 402 BHP @ 5500-6400 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 601 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | BMW TwinPower Turbo with two turbochargers and direct 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): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 8 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5335 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i 8AT RWD (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 330 KW @ 5000 RPM 449 HP @ 5000 RPM 443 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 649 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 96Y RSC |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3957 lbs (1795 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5049 lbs (2290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i xDrive 8AT AWD (407 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 300 KW @ 5500-6400 RPM 408 HP @ 5500-6400 RPM 402 BHP @ 5500-6400 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1750–4500 RPM 601 Nm @ 1750–4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct 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): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4376 lbs (1985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5434 lbs (2465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650i xDrive 8AT AWD (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 330 KW @ 5000 RPM 449 HP @ 5000 RPM 443 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM 649 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct 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): | 4.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 96Y RSC |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5181 lbs (2350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 213 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 640d 8AT RWD (313 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 230 KW @ 4400 RPM 313 HP @ 4400 RPM 308 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 1500 – 2500 RPM 630 Nm @ 1500 – 2500 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 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs (348 x 36) |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs (345 x 24) |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 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: | 5159 lbs (2340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 640d xDrive 8AT AWD (313 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 230 KW @ 4400 RPM 313 HP @ 4400 RPM 308 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 465 lb-ft @ 1500 – 2500 RPM 630 Nm @ 1500 – 2500 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 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 53.7 in (1364 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/65.2 in (1,600/1,656 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.4 in (2855 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5379 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |