Jamie Smith

BMW 650 Overview of the Vehicle The BMW 6 series was first introduced in 1976 to replace the existing E9 model and offered a stiffer chassis and improved suspension. Originally, the base model 630 CS that built up to the BMW 650i started out as an entry-level premium coupe with a 3.2-liter engine delivering 167 horsepower- BMW 650 The BMW 6 Series 650i comes with a standard 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 engine and can seat up to four people. In 2014, the BMW 650i’s top competitor was the Jaguar XK, but also had other tough competitors like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or cabriolet. Updates: 2014 ● No major changes to the BMW 650i except for the iDrive controller system being updated with revised graphics, menu interfaces and navigation 2015 ● ● ● ● ● Digital instrument panel now comes standard Navigation system now includes a touchpad for the iDrive controller Automatic transmission has a Launch Control function M Sport Exhaust comes standard Harman Kardon premium stereo comes as an option 2016 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nine bars in twin-kidney grilles down from 10 New scalloped cuts on the headlight inboard sides Adaptive LED headlights are standard Visual changes for the lower bumper, similar to the 4 Series LED fog lights have flared edges with unique surrounding trim on convertibles Leather upholstery has sun reflective treatment Heated front seats with power adjusters and memory settings come standard Active suspension and adaptive shock absorbers come as options Rear-wheel steering comes as an option Night-vision camera system comes as an option 2017 ● ● ● Wireless smartphone charging and Wi-Fi hotspot come standard Front and rear parking sensors and backup camera come standard Surround-view camera system comes as an option - BMW 650 The BMW 650i luxury two-door vehicle of the 6 Series continues to compete with other sport cars like the Jaguar XK, Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz SL in 2010. Since 2004, BMW was still one of the few car manufacturers during the time to offer a manual transmission and an automatic package in their luxury vehicles. Starting in 2012, the BMW 650i was redesigned with new features while a 640i model within the 6 Series was created with a turbo inline-six-cylinder engine. Updates: 2010 ● No significant changes were made to the BMW 650i for 2010 2011 ● No significant changes were made to the BMW 650i for 2011 2012 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Measures in 3 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider than the previous year’s designs but maintains the same short front overhang and lowered appearance Nineteen-inch alloy wheels come standard Smaller rear-seating with more legroom comes in all models Cold Weather Package with a pass-through cabin, fitted with a ski bag comes as an option Heated steering wheel and heated front seats come with the optional Cold Weather Package Front power seats include a 20-way adjustment come standard Seat ventilation feature comes as an option 10.2-inch, high-resolution screen on the dashboard for the iDrive system now controls the navigation and other features A new redesigned, turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 with 400 horsepower comes standard BMW’s XDrive all-wheel-drive system comes available on both the coupe and convertible Computer-controlled adaptive shock absorbers and Driving Dynamics Control comes standard Adaptive xenon headlights come standard with optional LED headlights for the coupe Active stabilizer bars and active steering comes as an option Antilock brakes and electronic stability system come standard Blind spot and lane departure warning systems come as options Automatic high-beam headlights and night vision with pedestrian detection come as options Backup camera comes standard and top/side view cameras come as options Expert Review: https://www.cars.com/reviews/our-view-2012-bmw-/ 2013 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● New 445 horsepower twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine comes standard Rear or all-wheel drive come as options for the 650i 18-inch wheels come standard with 19 or 20-inch wheels as options Power-sliding sunshade with glass sunroof comes standard in coupes Massaging front seats come as an option Bang & Olufsen premium stereo comes as an option Parallel-parking assist, frontal collision warning come as options Expert Review: https://www.cars.com/reviews/our-view-2013-bmw-/ - BMW 650 Starting in 2004, the BMW 6 series was reintroduced to the U.S. market in both convertible and coupe forms. The new luxury sport 2-doors carried a strong resemblance to BMW’s 5 series sedans while still carrying the coupe luxury vehicle concept into its reintroduction. Overall, these luxury two-doors with sporty offerings competed with the Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL and Cadillac XLR. Updates: 2008 ● ● ● ● ● ● The sequential manual transmission was dropped Active head restraints and dynamic cruise control comes standard The iDrive system now includes six “favorite” buttons that can save navigation locations, phone numbers or radio stations Automatic transmission revised to blip the throttle on downshifts and includes paddle shifters Antilock brakes and side-impact airbags for the front seats come standard Lane-departure warning system that vibrates if a driver drifts out of their lane comes as an option Expert Review: https://www.cars.com/reviews/our-view-2008-bmw-/ 2009 ● ● ● ● New Sport Package offered that adds a redesigned hood and revised exhaust system with chrome tailpipes Standard full-leather interior on the seats and dashboard 12-way power seats (14-way power in convertibles) Standard navigation system and eight-speaker CD stereo ● ● ● ● ● ● Logic7 13-speaker system (11 speakers in convertibles) with full iPod/MP3 compatibility comes as an option Sport seats with adjustable thigh support comes optional in the Sport package Heated seats come optional Traction control comes standard Adaptive brake lights that are brighter under heavy braking come standard Adaptive Cruise Control with full-stop capability in heavy traffic comes as an option Expert Review: https://www.cars.com/reviews/our-view-2009-bmw-/