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M6 COUPE
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
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TRIM
MSRP
BMW 650i Coupe $76,600
BMW M6 Coupe $100,300
ENGINE
Type:
4,999cc V10; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 500 at 7,750
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 383 at 6,100
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 75.2
Compression Ratio: 12.0
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 11 / 17
Available with: 650i
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.06, 2.40, 1.58, 1.19, 1.00, 0.87
Final Drive: 3.46
 
Type:
7-speed semi-automatic
Ratios: 3.99, 2.65, 1.81, 1.39, 1.16, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.62
Available with: M6
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
14.7 in. in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
14.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,909
GVWR [lbs]:
4,850
Weight distribution: 54 / 46
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
37.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Air compressor
  • Auto-leveling and directionally-adaptive bi-Xenon headlights with washers
  • Daytime running lights
  • Limited slip differential
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P255/40 R19 performance tires in front
  • P285/35 R19 performance tires in rear
  • Parking assist
  • Security system
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
191.8
Width [in.]:
73.0
Height [in.]:
54.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.5
Front Track [in.]: 61.7
Rear Track [in.]: 62.4
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.32
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip and grille
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming right door mirror with tilt-down
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting wipers with heated washers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
4
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
37.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.0
Rear Legroom [in.]: 30.1
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
56.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 49.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.0
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 12-way part-power, heated front passenger sport seat
  • 12-way power, heated driver sport seat with memory
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, digital signal processor, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 13 speakers
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with voice activation
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Heated door locks
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitor in front
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel, shift knob and door panels
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Navigation system with voice activation
  • Power tilting and telescoping sport steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest with pass-through
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Remote window control
  • Satellite radio capability
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Weather band radio
  • Wireless connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Knee airbag
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control