Car BMW 6-Series Review

The BMW 6-Series is a 2-door coupe manufactured by the German automaker BMW. It is available in a single variant ? the 650i, which is offered in a 2+2 seater configuration.

The BMW 6-Series was launched in other countries in 1976 but it arrived in India only in 2007, in its second-generation. The first-generation continued in production till 1989 while the second-generation was first produced in 2003.

The 6-Series comes with a basic vehicle and drivetrain warranty of four years or 50,000 miles. It competes with the likes of the Ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT, and Mercedes-Benz SLR.


The 650i Coupe is powered by a 4.8-liter V-8 engine that churns out 367 bhp @ 6,300 rpm and 490 Nm @ 3,400 rpm. The engine is linked to a standard 6-speed manual transmission. However, 6-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic and 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox are also available as optional.

The 650i rides on aluminum double-joint spring strut front axle and aluminum integral rear axle. Sports suspension is also standard on the 650i. The suspension also includes anti-roll bars in the front as well as rear. Inner-vented disc brakes in the front and rear offer forceful stopping power.


Every inch of the BMW 6-Series coupe oozes style and oomph. This coupe measures more than 15 feet in length and stand on a wheelbase of more than nine feet. Its wide stance and smooth lines give it an attractive eye-catching appearance.

It comes standard with body-coloured bumpers, a distinct front grille with kidney slats, body-coloured outside door handles, and light alloy wheels.

The 650i Coupe is available with an optional electric glass-roof with lift-function and electrically-adjustable sunshade. The 6-Series also features a vertically-retractable glass rear window that can be raised or lowered independent of the soft top.

Interiors are roomy and comfortable. The Coupe can seat four passengers comfortably.

The 650i Coupe features standard leather Dakota upholstery. However, it is also available with optional exclusive leather Pearl upholstery.

Automatic air-conditioning, power windows, and power door locks are standard on the 650i. The information display in the dashboard includes chrome rings for the speedometer and rev counter, a fuel-level gauge, and an oil temperature gauge. An external temperature gauge is also standard on the 650i Coupe.

It comes standard with a power-adjustable, leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function buttons. It is also offered with optional cup holders. The Coupe features a luggage compartment with a load capacity of around 450 litres.

The BMW 6-Series comes loaded with safety features for the protection of occupants. Some safety features standard on the 650i Coupe are, airbags, seat belts, central locking, and child seat fastening ISOFIX on the rear seat.

Structural safety features include side impact protection and crumple zones. It also features standard ABS and cruise control. Alarm system with remote control is optional on the BMW 6-Series, as is the front and rear Park Distance Control (PDC).