BMW 6 Series

 

Time is interesting. The facelifted BMW 6 Series 630i version specifically, the fuel is 23 percent less than the last. And emits 13 percent less CO2, but pushing 14 percent more energy.

I'm sorry, but these numbers are simply overwhelming. The European Union says it wants to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 percent in 2020, but BMW has done more in three years that the series 6 was sold. Certainly, the task of the EU is a little bit more complicated, but anyway, this is something impressive in Munich.

Even if all these figures pale in comparison with the new 6 series engine range - 3.0-liter twin-turbo diesel, which has been in all 3 Series Convertible 5-Series Touring.

This is the diesel engine is achieved only in this category, and they are two body styles is a 6-series. It 'was a clever twin-turbo agreement to work together. At low rpm, which is a small turbo spools quickly and reduce the amount of turbo lag points. Then, at higher speeds (about 2000 rpm), a greater power at the top of the turbo punch.

You rarely hear from both kick, and the turbo to the point of entry is much easier with this engine as it is 123d. When a machine is a box that is standard here, never fall below 1500 rpm speed anyway, so not always as soon as power and torque. By the way, produces 282bhp and 427 pounds feet

630th manages 34.0mpg, but the 635d is 39.2mpg, 190g/km CO2 only. Convertible and is also faster than 6.6 seconds 0-62 mph 0.1secs. This diesel engine is a cracker - it is sophisticated enough to sit in a convertible bond (there is also a slight hint of petrol-esque roar from outside), is also an incisive in-gear acceleration.

For a reference on how it is torque, the car is not even put out a stop in the first, then it defaults to the second, when you sat at traffic lights. One wonders what the lower gears are there for.

There is so little turbo lag, and so much power that you get a lot of fun to drive in full manual mode, where the racket, because it is spreading along the machine. This is civilization, because diesel engines are usually not suitable for hand "boxes, power delivery is not fast enough to be pleasant.

Here, however, you reach a corner, drag down a piece or two and then just power through. This engine does not mind being accelerated and is not serious when it does. What a contrast to the chassis.

I left it on manual most of the training, because I realized that the car is most appropriate. In other words, they do not actually float very well. It is true that our car was in the sport suspension with 19-inch wheels, but the journey is too hard, especially for a convertible. It is relaxing.

Which is a shame because it should be better for cruising. The 6-series is a very good car and although it disguises its bulk well, you always know there's something there. Much better to choose the standard suspension, there will be more than capable of handling even the most committed back-road blast. It will fit the motor and the controller better and because he could do with a little more feel through the wheel if you want the elevator sporty driving suspension.

The lifting of the series 6 also receives a few exterior and interior changes. None of them are visible at all, so the neighbor still think you're running the old car. Oh no, wait. Apparently, the reflectors are now slightly different. And you get the eight programmable "favorite" buttons on the dashboard, which at least is slightly more unfathomable iDrive previously unfathomable.

This is difficult, however. 6-series is still looks terrific and the car body to compete at the top of this segment crowded. To replace the Mercedes SL is not due to '08, so this should be a faceless '6 'ticking over from the collision.

But people want to buy a diesel? I know the guys who still refuse to go the way they think diesel is slow, smelly diesel. Therefore, it is likely that the petrol variants, including the 650i, BMW will use six buyers. As gas prices begin to grow £ 1.50 per liter, anyway. Give it time ...

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