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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). In
2003, 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.
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- 630i- 3.0 L I6, 258 PS
(190 kW).
- 2006- 650i - 4.8 L V8, 367 PS (270 kW).
- 2006- 650i Convertible - 4.8 L V8, 367 PS
(270 kW).
- 2007- M6 - 5.0 L V10, 507 PS (373 kW).
- 2007- M6 Convertible - 5.0 L V10,
507 PS (373 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).
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