BMW 6 Series Coupe 2012 - Sporty Sedan

European manufacturers, BMW plans to release a new variant of the sixth generation of the series, the BMW 6 Series Coupe which is also their icons in the spring in Germany. BMW 6 Series Coupe will come with two different engines as optional consumers. Model 650i Coupe 8 cylinder engine has 407 HP degan power, and models that meet the 640i Coupe 6-cylinder engine and a power of 320 HP. Both of these models has increased staff from 40 to 46 hp from the previous model and as a result of these changes bring results that are quite impressive, to take time from point 0 to 60 meters only be reached by 4.9 seconds. While the maximum speed reached 250 km/h with gasoline consumption diangka 9.6 km / liter.

Each model is equipped with 8-speed transmission Automatic Sports, and EfficientDynamics technology that aims to economize fuel so that users do not often visit the gas station. Other equipment that is the Auto Start-Stop, Eco Pro, Electric Power Steering, Dynamic Drive Control or Drive Damper Control.

Besides BMW 6 Series Coupe also comes with LED Headlights that can adapt to low-high beam with cornering function. For the foglamps and Rearlights also features LEDs. Other features of the BMW 6 Series Coupe is BMW's ConnectedDrive is the Head-Up Display technology with High-Definition, Full-Color-Spectrum Graphics, Rear-View Camera, Surround View, Speed ​​Limit Info, BMW Night Vision, and the Parking Assistant.

The All-New BMW X6 M Features & Specs 2012

Base 4dr SUV (4.4L V8 Twin-turbo AWD 6-speed Automatic)

MSRP from $89,500

Exterior
Tires and Wheels
* Alloy wheels
* 20 x 11.0 in. wheels
* 315/35R20 110W tires
* Run flat tires

Roof and Glass
* Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
* Privacy glass
* Rear defogger
* Intermittent rear wiper
* Power glass sunroof
* Remote sunroof operation

Doors
* Fixed lifgate window
* Rear power liftgate door

Towing and Hauling
* Cargo tie downs

Measurements
* Width: 78.1 in.
* Height: 66.3 in.
* Length: 192.0 in.
* Front track: 65.4 in.
* Rear track: 65.8 in.
* Wheel base: 115.5 in.
* Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 25.5 cu.ft.
* Maximum cargo capacity: 59.7 cu.ft.
* Maximum towing capacity: 6000 lbs.
* Maximum payload: 937 lbs.
* Gross weight: 6261 lbs.
* Gross weight: 0.38 in.
* Curb weight: 5324 lbs.

Exterior Options
* Soft-Close Automatic Doors
* Space-Saver Spare

Mechanical
Engine & Performance
* Base engine size: 4.4 L
* Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
* Cylinders: V8
* Valves: 32
* Valve timing: Variable
* Direct injection
* Torque: 500 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm
* Horsepower: 555 hp @ 6000 rpm
* Turning circle: 42.0 ft.
* Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain
* Drive type: all wheel drive
* Mechanical center differential
* Descent control
* Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic
* Center and rear limited slip differential
* Brake hill holder

Suspension
* Double wishbone front suspension
* Multi-link rear suspension
* Four-wheel independent suspension
* Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel
* Fuel type: gas
* Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
* Fuel tank capacity: 22.5 gal.
* Range in miles (cty/hwy): 270.0/382.5 mi.
* EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 12/17 mpg

Safety
Safety & Security
* 4-wheel ABS
* Front and rear head airbags
* Dual front side-mounted airbags
* Child seat anchors
* Remote anti-theft alarm system
* Emergency braking assist
* Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
* Rear door child safety locks
* Daytime running lights
* Engine immobilizer
* High pressure washers headlamps
* Auto delay off headlamps
* Dusk sensing headlamps
* Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
* 2 front headrests
* 2 rear headrests
* Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
* Front seatbelt pretensioners
* Stability control
* Traction control
* Electronic brakeforce distribution
* Front power adjustable headrests
* Rear integrated headrests
* Post-collision safety system
* Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
* Emergency braking preparation
* Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
* Self-leveling headlights
* Tire pressure monitoring
* Brake drying

Safety & Security Options
* Side-View Camera

Warranty
* Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Drivetrain: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
* Free Maintenance: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Interior
Front Seats
* Front head room: 38.3 in.
* Front leg room: 40.4 in.
* Front shoulder room: 59.9 in.
* Multi-level heating passenger seat
* 8 -way power passenger seat
* 8 -way power driver seat
* Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
* Multi-level heating driver seat
* Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
* Height adjustable driver seat
* Height adjustable passenger seat
* Premium leather
* Sport front seats

Rear Seats
* Rear head room: 37.2 in.
* Rear leg room: 35.9 in.
* Rear shoulder room: 57.0 in.
* Split-folding rear seatback
* Folding with pass-thru center armrest
* Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features
* Remote power door locks
* Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
* Power mirrors
* Heated mirrors
* 4 one-touch power windows
* Remote window operation

Convenience
* Cruise control
* Front console with storage
* Front and rear cupholders
* Front and rear door pockets
* Retained accessory power
* Front seatback storage
* Speed-proportional power steering
* Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
* 12V front, 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
* Front and rear parking sensors
* Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
* Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Comfort
* Interior active charcoal air filter
* Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
* Extended cabin heating
* Sun sensor
* Cargo area light
* Alloy and leather trim on center console
* Alloy and leather trim on dash
* Alloy and leather trim on doors
* Front and rear reading lights
* Alloy trim on shift knob
* Leather steering wheel
* Front and rear floor mats
* Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
* Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings
* Memorized settings includes audio system
* Memorized settings includes climate control
* Memorized settings for 2 drivers
* Memorized settings includes steering wheel

Instrumentation
* Clock
* Tachometer
* Trip computer
* External temperature display
* Low fuel level warning
* Compass

In Car Entertainment
* Diversity antenna
* 16 total speakers
* 600 watts stereo output
* AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
* Speed sensitive volume control
* Auxiliary audio input and iPod/iPhone integration
* 2 subwoofer(s)
* Radio data system
* USB connection

Telematics
* Hard drive based display w/voice activation and directions navigation system
* Pre-wired for phone
* BMW Assist telecommunications service
* Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
* Real time traffic

Interior Options
* Nappa Leather Dashboard and Center Console
* 3 Rear Seats
* BMW Apps
* Extended Merino Leather
* Rear Seat Entertainment
* 6-Disc DVD Changer
* Carbon Leather Interior Trim
* Red Brown Grained Wood Trim
* Piano Black Trim
* Full Merino Leather
* Perforated Merino Leather
* Comfort Access Keyless Entry

Packages
* Cold Weather Package
* Active Ventilated Seat Package
* Rear Climate Package
* Premium Sound Package
* Driver Assistance Package

BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i

Perhaps it's the sweeping hood and long wheelbase of the 6 Series' muscular profile. Perhaps it's the 400 hp and 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. Maybe it's the groundbreaking luxury. Of the many features captivating enthusiasts, one thing is certain: the all-new 650i Convertible is simply irresistible.

Handling, ride and braking
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Sport suspension

Exterior
Star Spoke (Style 367) 19 x 8.5 light alloy wheels, and 245/40 run-flat1 all-season tires 2
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling, Corona headlight-surrounds and Cornering Lights
Retractable, high-intensity headlight washers
Power-adjustable, heated, body-color, power-folding side-view mirrors with automatic-dimming function
Choice of standard or metallic paints
8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission with Driving Dynamics Control
The close spacing of gear ratios in this 8-speed Sport automatic transmission makes maximum use of the optimum rev range, reducing fuel consumption and allowing smoother shifts.

4.4-liter, V-8 engine, 400 hp
The 400-hp response of the 650i Convertible's 4.4.-liter V-8 engine is nearly instantaneous. This is achieved thru TwinPower Turbo boost, High Precision Direct Injection, and four overhead camshafts controlling 32 valves with exacting Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing. 6-speed manual transmission with Driving Dynamics Control

Onboard Navigation System with Traffic Alerts
With the route taken care of, you can concentrate on more important things - like enjoying every twist and turn along the way. Our optional onboard navigation system, controlled via iDrive, uses GPS satellites, a digital map and, where available, Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) to guide you to your destination. Choose the fastest route, the shortest route or the one that avoids traffic. Where available, traffic information is received by a separate radio tuner and then displayed on the navigation system. You don't have to listen to a specific radio station, or even have the radio on, to receive updates every few minutes. And you can see everything clearly on the large, high-resolution screen.

Safety and security
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment
Active Head Restraints in front seats
Front-seat side-impact airbags
LATCH attachment for child-restraint safety installation
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts
Adaptive Brakelights
Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key fob with constantly changing electronic code is not used)
Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector

BMW M3 GTS 2011 - First Drive Review

With the launch of the E92 BMW M3 now almost three years behind us, we’ve resorted to testing tuner and racing versions of the car for our M3 fix. Thankfully, BMW is introducing a lighter, more powerful version for 2011, so we had an excuse once again to slide behind the wheel. Awesome side note: BMW M GmbH chief Kay Segler says the internal code name for the M3 GTS was Jägermeister, a reference to the famous German digestif and frat fuel with a history of sponsoring motorsports.

Segler and crew came about the weight loss the easy way: They removed stuff. There are no rear seats, the center console and the door trim have shed a few pounds, and even air conditioning is optional. The back window and the rear side glass have been replaced with polycarbonate (the front windows and the windshield remain glass). The M3's audio system was discarded, and so was a lot of sound insulation. The only music comes from the ultralight titanium exhaust system.

Weight loss is less than what we had expected—just over 100 pounds. Considering that’s partly because the standard roll bar and the fire extinguisher eat up some of the savings, though, we’re okay with it. Although three-point seatbelts come installed in the car, six-point harnesses are included as well.

Power rises from 414 hp to 444, arriving at the same 8300 rpm as in the regular M3. Maximum torque rises from 295 lb-ft at 3900 rpm to 325 lb-ft at 3750 rpm. It wasn’t easy, though: M had to bore the engine from 4.0 to 4.4 liters, a lot of effort to gain 30 hp and 30 lb-ft.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED: $145,280

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 266 cu in, 4361 cc
Power (SAE net): 444 bhp @ 8300 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 325 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 108.7 in Length: 182.9 in
Width: 71.0 in Height: 54.6 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3550 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.0 sec