Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
The first generation of the 6-Series was built between 1976 to 1989 and its lines were highly appreciated by the customers. It took another 14 years until the second generation of the 6-Series to be unveiled.
Designed under the Chris Bangle era, the second generation of the 6-Series was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. The design was controversial due to the rear end, nicknamed by the fans as "Bangle But" where the fender lines were not matching the trunk-lid. But the most important step was done: the 6-Series was back.
The front fascia featured unusual small headlights for the size of the car. The big, wide, grille was one of the vehicle's signatures. An aerodynamically profiled bumper featured three air-intakes to help to cool the engine and the front brakes. The side sculptured doors and fenders increased the dynamic look of the car.
Inside, there was a luxurious GT-style vehicle, with two front bucket seats. In the rear, there was limited room for up to three passengers. The infotainment system was controllable via the rotary knob installed on the center console.
Under the hood, there were few engine options from 3.0-liter up to the mighty 5.0-liter V10 installed on the M6. The standard transmission for the base model was a 6-speed gearbox, while the 4.4-liter and the M6 were equipped with a 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed single-clutch, respectively.
ENGINE SPECS - 630 Ci 6MT RWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 6600 RPM 258 HP @ 6600 RPM 255 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic 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): | 6.5 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: | 245/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/62.7 in (1,557/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3726.5 lbs (1690 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4553.3 lbs (2065 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 645 Ci V8 6MT RWD (333 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4398 cm3 |
Power: | 245 KW @ 6100 RPM 333 HP @ 6100 RPM 329 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 450 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic 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 manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 96W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/62.7 in (1,557/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3726.5 lbs (1690 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4553.3 lbs (2065 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 283 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 650 Ci V8 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 @ 3700 RPM 490 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic 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): | 5.4 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: | 245/45 R18 96W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 54.1 in (1374 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/62.7 in (1,557/1,593 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3781.6 lbs (1715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4608.4 lbs (2090 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 286 g/km |