Details and images of the all new BMW 6 Series convertible have been released ahead of its launch in New Zealand in mid 2011.
Styling has been upgraded and has a broader appeal than the outgoing model with a sweeping bonnet, set-back passenger compartment, long wheelbase and flat waistline showing refreshed proportions for BMW’s newest machine.
Bigger in all directions except in height the new 6 Series is 75mm longer, 40mm wider and 10mm shorter top-to-bottom than its predecessor while its wheelbase has also stretched to 2855mm.
Powering the BMW 650i is a 4.4-litre direct-injected eight-cylinder engine which develops a maximum 300 kW and peak torque of 600 Nm. It is partnered with an eight-speed Sports automatic gearbox as standard.
The 0-100km/h sprint is now covered in less than 5 seconds, completing the run in 4.9 seconds which shaves a few hundredths off the 5.2 seconds of the outgoing model.
BMW has stuck with and electronic opening fabric roof in the new 6 Series convertible model, it can open in 19 seconds and close in 24 at speeds up to 40km/h.
“The BMW 6 Series Convertible is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, offers leading-edge technology and also boasts unrivalled driving dynamics,” said the Managing Director of BMW Group New Zealand, Mark Gilbert. “We are confident this vehicle will establish a niche following amongst connoisseurs of fine motor vehicles.”
