BMW 6 Series

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BMW 6 Series

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1976–1989 2003-2012
Predecessor	BMW E9 (CS, CSi, CSL)
Class	Grand tourer
Layout	FR layout

BMW 6 Series refers to two generations of automobile from BMW, both being based on their contemporary 5 Series sedans. The first was the E24, launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi (E9). The BMW 6 Series returned in 2003 after a 15-year absence from BMW's model lineup. That year, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a coupé and convertible. Models were the 645ci (later replaced with the 650i) and the 630i. The highest performance 6 series is the BMW M6.

Competitors include the Cadillac XLR, Mercedes-Benz SL, Lexus SC430, and Jaguar XK.

Contents 1 E24 6 Series (1977–1989) 2 E63/E64 6 Series (2003–present) 3 References 4 External links

[edit] E24 6 Series (1977–1989)

First generation

Production	1976–1989
Predecessor	BMW E9 (CS, CSi, CSL)
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Platform	BMW E24
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 4-Speed manual 5-speed manual

The original 6 Series was the successor to the E9 coupés, namely the 2800CS, 3.0CS and 3.0CSi. The new E24 chassis was safer than that of the E9, meeting new United States federal crash and rollover standards. The original 6-Series was first launched in August 1976. This car had a 3210 cc engine with 197 PS (145 kW). In 1980 debuted the 635CSi, with a 3453 cc SOHC, 218 PS (160 kW) engine and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The 635CSi could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4 seconds. A luxury version, known as the L6 arrived in 1987 with leather headliner and trim and other accoutrements.

In 1983 BMW took the M88/3, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis, creating the M635CSi, or M6. This had a DOHC 24-valve 3453 cc, 286 PS (210 kW) engine, taken from the BMW M1 with a top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph). The M6 reached 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The M6 also had improved suspension, brakes, and a close-ratio manual transmission.

[edit] E63/E64 6 Series (2003–present)

Second generation

Production	2003–present
Assembly	Dingolfing, Germany
Body style(s)	2-door convertible 2-door coupé
Platform	BMW E64
Engine(s)	3.0 L (2996 cc) I6 3.0 L Diesel (2993 cc) I6 4.8 L (4799 cc) V8 (N62)
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic

An all-new 6-Series (E63) was introduced in 2003, filling the hole in the lineup left since the end of the 8-Series' production. Based on the underpinnings of the E60, the new 6-Series was introduced with a 4.4 L 333 PS (245 kW) V8 engine for the 645Ci. In 2004, a more affordable inline six-cylinder engine was introduced in the 630i. This was soon followed by a convertible model (the E64), the first 6-Series with a removable top. Soon after its introduction, the 645Ci was replaced by the 650i, with a larger displacement (4.8 L) and 367 PS (270 kW). The range-topping M6 arrived in late 2005, using the same V10 engine as the M5, with 507 PS (373 kW). In 2007 the 635d (Twin Turbo 3.0L Diesel) was introduced with 286 PS (210 kW) and 430 ft·lbf (580 N·m) which comprehensively outguns the 630i with the added bonus of 41mpg, the 635d Convertible (released shortly afterwards) was described by Autocar as "the best 6-series of the lot."

• 2004-2005 645Ci - 4.4 L V8, 333 PS (245 kW).
• 2004-2005 645Ci Convertible - 4.4 L V8, 333 PS (245 kW).
• 2005-2006 630Ci- 3.0 L I6, 258 PS (190 kW).
• 2007- 630i- 3.0 L I6, 272 PS (200 kW).
• 2007- 630i Convertible- 3.0 L I6, 272 PS (200 kW).
• 2006- 650i - 4.8 L V8, 367 PS (270 kW).
• 2006- 650i Convertible - 4.8 L V8, 367 PS (270 kW).
• 2007- 635d- 3.0 L Twin Turbo Diesel I6, 286 PS (210 kW).
• 2007- 635d Convertible- 3.0 L Twin Turbo Diesel I6, 286 PS (210 kW).
• 2007- M6 - 5.0 L V10, 507 PS (373 kW).
• 2007- M6 Convertible - 5.0 L V10, 507 PS (373 kW).

[edit] References

• Kable, G (14. December, 2004). BMW unleashes M6 supercoupe. Autocar pp. 8-11.

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW 6 Series

• BMW 6 Series webpage

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Compact exec	3 Series	340/340-2																1602/2002											E21							E30
Executive	5 Series	327												1500,1800,2000											E12									E28							E34
Luxury	7 Series			501/502																E3										E23										E32
Coupé																			1600GT
	6 Series							503						3200 CS			2000CS				E9							E24
Roadster	Z Series							507																																Z1
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Compact exec	3 Series	E21				E30							E36								E46							E90 / E91 / E92 / E93
Executive	5 Series	E12		E28							E34								E39							E60 / E61						F10
Luxury Coupé	6 Series	E24																								E63 / E64
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Roadster	Z Series									E30 (Z1)								E36/7 & E36/8 (Z3)							E85 / E86 (Z4)						E89 (Z4)
Supercar/GT		E26 (M1)										E31 (8 series)										E52 (Z8)
Sports Activity	X1																															E84
	X3																									E83
	X5																					E53							E70
	X6																													E71 / E72
Progressive Activity	5 GT																															F07