2012 BMW 6-series Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

640i Convertible Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Dakota leather upholstery

  • 10-way power front bucket seats -inc

    memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel & outside mirrors

  • Driver & front passenger 4-way lumbar support

  • Comfort Access keyless entry w/multi-function remote control

  • Front & rear floor mats

  • Illuminated door sill trim

  • Power tilt/telescoping 3-spoke multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel -inc

    cruise controls, audio controls, Bluetooth controls, auto tilt-up, memory

  • Black-panel instrument cluster -inc

    additional integrated LED display

  • Expanded check control vehicle monitor system

  • Exterior temp display -inc

    freezing temp alarm

  • Power windows -inc

    key-off operation, front & rear \one-touch\ up/down, anti-trapping feature, remote opening, closing from exterior lock

  • Central locking -inc

    double-lock anti-theft feature, selective unlocking

  • Remote keyless entry -inc

    selective unlocking, double-lock feature, remote trunk opening, alarm, panic feature

  • Vehicle & key memory

  • Interior power trunk release

  • Integrated 3-button universal garage door opener

  • Dynamic cruise control

  • iDrive system -inc

    10.3\ high definition flatscreen display, on-board computer & controller, (8) programmable memory buttons

  • Navigation system -inc

    voice feedback, voice-command system, Real Time Traffic

  • Anti-theft alarm system -inc

    keyhead remote operation, interior motion detector

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Dual-zone auto climate control -inc

    auto air recirculation, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation system

  • Rear window defroster

  • Locking glove compartment -inc

    rechargeable take-out flashlight

  • Front cupholders

  • Gray poplar wood interior trim

  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

  • Dual front sun visors w/illuminated mirrors

  • Courtesy lights -inc

    fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front reading lights, door handles

  • Ambiance interior lighting

  • Seatback storage compartments

  • Fully finished trunk

  • Exterior

  • Black convertible soft top

  • 18\ x 8.0\ star-spoke light alloy wheels (style 365) -inc

    P245/45R18 run-flat all-season tires

  • Aluminum hood & doors

  • Fully-lined power soft top -inc

    heated glass rear window w/independent raise & lower feature

  • Body-color front & rear bumpers

  • Thermoplastic front side fenders

  • Sheet molding compound (SMC) trunk lid

  • Rear air diffuser

  • Xenon auto on/off adaptive headlights -inc

    dynamic auto-leveling, corona headlight-rings & cornering lights, retractable high-intensity headlight washers

  • LED foglights

  • White turn signal indicators

  • Adaptive brake lights

  • Power-adjustable, heated, body-color, power-folding side-view mirrors -inc

    automatic dimming function

  • Rain-sensing adjustable-speed windshield wipers

  • Heated driver door lock

  • Entertainment

  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 audio system -inc

    radio data system (RDS), auto-store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna, auxiliary input

  • HD Radio w/\multicast\ FM station reception

  • High-fidelity sound system -inc

    205-watt digital multi-channel amplifier, vehicle-specific equalizer, (2) tweeters, (5) midrange speakers, (2) subwoofers

  • Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling w/phonebook downloading capabilities (if equipped w/compatible Bluetooth phone, please visit your authorized BMW center for details on standard & optional services)

  • Pre-wire for satellite radio & CD/DVD changer installation

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Turbocharged Gas I6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.0L/182

  • Fuel System

    Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    315 @ 5800-6000

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    332 @ 1400-4500

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    10.8

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    210

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) -inc

    dynamic brake control (DBC)

  • Power park brake w/auto hold

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc

    brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by, dynamic traction control (DTC)

  • Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

  • Rollover protection system

  • Daytime running lights

  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/advanced technology -inc

    dual threshold dual stage front airbags, front-passenger seat sensors

  • Front-seat side-impact airbags

  • Head protection system

  • Active knee protection airbags

  • BMW Assist Safety Plan -inc

    4-yr subscription of auto collision notification, emergency request, enhanced roadside assistance, remote door unlock, stolen vehicle recovery, customer relations, TeleService, Mobile Office features, MyInfo

  • BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive & active safety features

  • BMW Ultimate Service

  • Rear-view camera

  • Park distance control front & rear w/graphic display

  • Impact sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights, unlocks doors

  • Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners

  • Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)

  • LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation

  • Emergency interior trunk release

  • Tire pressure monitor

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    17.2

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    38.4

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 8-speed sport automatic transmission -inc

    Driving Dynamics Control, automatic sport & manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

  • 3.0-liter, 24-valve 315-hp inline 6-cylinder engine -inc

    TwinPower Turbo technology, high precision direct injection, dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), Valvetronic, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

  • Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)

  • Engine start/stop button

  • Auto start/stop function

  • Brake energy regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical pwr

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Sport suspension

  • Double wishbone front suspension

  • Multi-link rear suspension

  • Front & rear stabilizer bars

  • Dynamic damping control

  • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

  • Aluminum front & rear subframes

  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering

  • 4-wheel ventilated electro-hydraulic disc brakes

  • Dual trapezoidal exhaust outlets

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double Wishbone

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Multi-link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    2TB

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/Manual Shift

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    8

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.71

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.14

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.11

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.67

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.29

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.84

  • Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.67

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.30

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.23

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Compact Cars

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Assist Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note / 4 Maintenance Years

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    13.7 x 1.2

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    13.6 x 0.9

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA