BMW 650i

Even better performance, similar fuel consumption.

Featuring 25 kW more power and an increase in torque of 40 Nm give BMW’s two large sports cars even more dynamic performance and su­premacy on the road: The new BMW 650i Coupé accelerates from stand­still to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, while its open-air counterpart completes the same exercise in 5.7 seconds.

Passing another vehicle in fourth gear of the six-speed manual gearbox fea­tured as standard (an optional six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission is available) takes the 650i Coupé just 4.7 seconds, with the 650i Convertible re­quir­ing only 0.2 seconds more. Top speed of both models is limited elec­tron­ically to 250 km/h.

Despite its remarkable performance, the new eight-cylinder coupé con­sumes just 11.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, while the corresponding figure on the 650i Convertible is 12.9 litres/100 km.

Best-in-class up to 5.0 litres.

Offering truly outstanding power and performance, the 650i featuring BMW VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS, ensures exceptional engine response and rapid reaction in all driving situations, offering ample power and performance reserves whenever and wherever required.

Again reflecting that typical BMW style, the eight-cylinder revs up quickly and smoothly like a turbine, giving both the driver and the passengers an extremely sporting and dynamic driving experience based on supreme agility and nimble handling.

From outside both of the new models remain very discreet in showing how new they really are: Only two new exterior colours – Monaco Blue and
Bar­bera Red – as well as a new 19-inch wheel design with different-sized tyres (245/40 R 19 at the front, 275/35 R 19 at the rear) show the connoisseur
that these are indeed BMW’s new 650i models.

A further sign of distinction underlining the two cars’ powerful look is the wider track at the rear, up by 8 millimetres.

Moving on to the elegant but sporting interior, the colour world now in black replacing the former grey colour scheme, the new design of the iDrive
Con­troller as well as start/stop button on the instrument panel are the most strik­ing points. Comfort Access comes as an option.

It almost goes without saying that the two new BMW 650i models feature BMW’s latest generation of DSC Dynamic Stability Control offering the driver a whole range of new safety functions such as Hill Start Assist, Brake Stand­by
in dangerous situations, Dry Braking in the wet, Fading Compensation and Soft-Stop.

Pricing

BMW 650i Coupe                                                                  R751 000.00

BMW 650i Coupe Steptronic                                                            R765 400.00

BMW 650i Convertible                                                           R826 500.00

BMW 650i Convertible Steptronic                                        R840 900.00

 

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2. Technical Specifications

Body			650i Coupe	650i Convertible
No. of doors/seats L			2/2 + 2	2/2 + 2
Length/width/height (unladen) )		mm	4,820/1,855/1,373	4,820/1,855/1,373
Wheelbase		mm	2,780	2,780
Track, front/rear		mm	1,558/1,592	1,558/1,592
Turning circle		m	11.4	11.4
Tank capacity		approx ltr	70	70
Cooling system incl heater		ltr	14.2	14.2
Engine oil		ltr	8.0	8.0
Transmission fluid		ltr	1.8	1.8
Final drive fluid		ltr	1.2	1.2
Weight, unladen, to DIN1		kg	1,640	1,850
Max. load to DIN		kg	450	400
Max. permissible weight to DIN		kg	2,090	2,250
Max. axle load front/rear		kg	1,060/1,170	1,100/1,270
Max. trailer load
braked (12%); unbraked		kg	–	–
Max. roofload/max towbar download		kg	–	–
Luggage comp to VDA		ltr	450	300-350
Air resistance		cX x A	0.29 x 2.15	0.29 x 2.15
Engine
Configuration/No. of cyls/valves			V 90/8/4	V 90/8/4
Engine management			Bosch ME 9.2.1	Bosch ME 9.2.1
Capacity		cc	4,799	4,799
Bore/stroke		mm	92.0/82.7	92.0/82.7
Compression ratio		:1	10.5	10.5
Fuel grade		RON	91–98	91–98
Max. output		kW	270	270
at speed		rpm	6,300	6,300
Torque		Nm	490	490
at speed		Rpm	3,400 – 3,750	3,400 – 3,750
Electrical system
Battery/installation		Ah/–	110/luggage comp	110/luggage comp
Alternator		A/W	170/2,380	170/2,380
Chassis and suspension
Suspension, front			Double-joint spring strut axle with track control arms and tiebars
Suspension, rear			Integral axle
Brakes, front			Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter		mm	348, vented	348, vented
Brakes, rear			Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes
Diameter		mm	345, vented	345, vented
Driving stability systems			ABS, CBC, ASC, DSC, DTC, DBC; optional: Dynamic Drive
Steering			Rack-and-pinion power steering, optional: Active Steering
Transmission ratio, steering, overall		:1	14.4	14.4
Type of transmission			6-speed manual (6-speed Steptronic automatic)
Gear ratios	1st	:1	4.055 (4.17)	4.055 (4.17)
	2nd	:1	2.396 (2.34)	2.396 (2.34)
	3rd	:1	1.582 (1.52)	1.582 (1.52)
	4th	:1	1.192 (1.14)	1.192 (1.14)
	5th	:1	1.0 (0.87)	1.0 (0.87)
	6th	:1	0.872 (0.69)	0.872 (0.69)
	Rev	:1	3.677 (3.40)	3.677 (3.40)
Final drive ratio		:1	3.23 (3.46)	3.46 (3.46)
Tyres, front			245/45 R 18 96W RSC	245/45 R 18 96W RSC
Tyres, rear			245/45 R 18 96W RSC	245/45 R 18 96W RSC
Rims, front			8 J x 18 alu	8 J x 18 alu
Rims, rear			8 J x 18 alu	8 J x 18 alu
Performance
Power-to-weight ratio (DIN)		kg/kW	6.07	6.85
Output per litre		kW/ltr	56.26	56.26
Acceleration  0–100 km/h		sec	5.4 (5.5)	5.7 (5.8)
in 4th gear      80–120 km/h		sec	4.7	4.9
Top speed		km/h	250	250
Fuel consumption, EU cycle
Urban		ltr/100 km	17.6 (16.3)	19.1 (17.2)
Extra-urban		ltr/100 km	8.6 (8.1)	9.3 (8.5)
Composite		ltr/100 km	11.9 (11.1)	12.9 (11.7)
CO2		g/km	286 (267)	310 (281)
Miscellaneous
Emission category			EU4	EU4