With the debut of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept at the 2010 Los Angeles International Auto backdrop, BMW has announced production-ready BMW 650i convertible. The new 650i convertible for sale in spring 2011 as a 2012 model for the United States. The final price, options and packages will be announced prior to the date of sale.
Words like "stunning" and "irresistible" punctuate the history of BMW convertible. Now, BMW has opened a new chapter in the tradition of open-top cars. The new BMW 650i Convertible meets the desires of even the most demanding car enthusiasts as the Ultimate Driving Machine ® and the pioneer of luxury and a fresh appearance. Award in the convertible bond market, the BMW 650i Convertible presents a convincing case of the most advanced chassis technology and innovative comfort features, fun and safety.
A bell sweep the door of the whole, the wheelbase and marks the muscular profile represent the proportions of a BMW convertible. The new BMW 650i coupe combines these features with a classic top of the hood with outrigger design. Powerfully surface contour lines of the promise of the BMW driving experience expected. The luxurious ambience of the interior is highlighted by a driver-oriented cabin that surrounds the front and rear passengers in an aesthetic sense of security. Nowhere are the high-end features into this more visible than in the new independent design 10.2 "screen iDrive central control system standard.
Words like "stunning" and "irresistible" punctuate the history of BMW convertible. Now, BMW has opened a new chapter in the tradition of open-top cars. The new BMW 650i Convertible meets the desires of even the most demanding car enthusiasts as the Ultimate Driving Machine ® and the pioneer of luxury and a fresh appearance. Award in the convertible bond market, the BMW 650i Convertible presents a convincing case of the most advanced chassis technology and innovative comfort features, fun and safety.
A bell sweep the door of the whole, the wheelbase and marks the muscular profile represent the proportions of a BMW convertible. The new BMW 650i coupe combines these features with a classic top of the hood with outrigger design. Powerfully surface contour lines of the promise of the BMW driving experience expected. The luxurious ambience of the interior is highlighted by a driver-oriented cabin that surrounds the front and rear passengers in an aesthetic sense of security. Nowhere are the high-end features into this more visible than in the new independent design 10.2 "screen iDrive central control system standard.
The 4.4-liter V-8 engine develops a maximum of 400 hp between 5500 and 6400 rpm, and makes maximum torque of 450 lb-ft between 1750 and 4500 rpm (preliminary). This unique "reverse flow" engine, the turbo is located in the V-area between the cylinder banks, provides an immediate and sustained surge of power, making it a delight for the energetic enthusiast driver.
The instantaneous power and torque are stand-out features in the V-8 engine available for the new BMW 650i convertible. The engine combines sporting character with subtlety, delivering exceptional linear power and outstanding efficiency. The engine can be paired with either gearbox BMW 8-speed Sport automatic transmission and classic BMW 6-speed manual, very popular with American fans.
8-speed Sport automatic transmission.
Transmission 8-speed Sport Automatic mounted on the new BMW 650i Convertible offers a perfect combination of speed, flexibility, agility and efficiency. His little slip torque converter and shifting fast that distinguish it. An innovative gear configuration allows the transfer of all offer eight-speed, optimizing sprint power still allows the driver to save fuel by driving at low speeds. Naturally, the driver can choose to select gears manually via paddle shifters on the leather sports steering wheel standard.
In addition to engine efficiency and 8-speed Sport automatic transmission, helping a wide range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Brake Energy Regeneration, on-demand management of ancillary components, intelligent lightweight construction and aerodynamic refining depth to ensure maximum efficiency.
Chassis Management, and as an alternative to the front axle.
Innovative chassis technology gives the new BMW 650i convertible tools to provide both sporty driving and comfort. The front double wishbone and multilink rear axle is composed primarily of aluminum. The frame is adapted to the needs of drivers with sporting intentions, although the dampers also react sensitively to bumps in the road surface with high lateral acceleration. Roll stabilization Active Control option combines with standard dynamic damper to provide the driver more precise answers and perfect flat cornering. The electronically controlled shock absorbers adjust to road surface and the style of the driver to fully control the movements of the body of the car.
Stabilization of the active role function (option) reduces body roll when cornering at high speed and sudden changes of direction, or transitions. Sensors determine the amount of roll based on the driving situation in hand, and this is neutralized quickly and accurately by Rotary hydraulic actuators at the front and rear swaybars, resulting in a significant improvement in the management of movement the body.
The electric power steering standard features speed-sensitive Servotronic vehicle assistance, the family recipe and serves the response of BMW precision, comfort and linear.
The new BMW 650i Convertible is the first car in its class that can be fitted with Integral Active Steering. This system combines the active control system for the front axle (available on the previous generation 6-series convertible) with a new adjustable rear suspension. Just the movement harmonized steering angle on both axles creates a virtual extension or shortening of the wheelbase, which gives greater stability at high speed and maneuverability for parking and use of the city.
Brakes, wheels and tires.
The floating-caliper brakes with ventilated discs lightweight are easy to use with precision and effectiveness is enhanced by the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). DSC combines technology such as antilock brakes (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), cornering brake control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), the wizard of dismissal, the automatic dry brake function and brake fade compensation. Standard equipment also includes 8.5 x19-inch alloy wheels with runflat tires all season (of size 245/40 R19) and a control tire pressure.
With the level of driving dynamics, the dominant virtues of sporty driving sports and ride comfort can be chosen by the driver in this situation. The driver can choose comfort parameters, Normal, Sport and Sport +, using the methods of the big switch lever on the center console. Parameters may include adjusting the throttle response, steering assistance, suspension components, roll stabilization (if applicable), Integral Active Address (if applicable), and gear automatic functions. In the sport + mode Dynamic Traction Control system standard dynamic stability control is activated, raising the threshold of stability in most cases of sports-oriented driving.
The technology backbone is unparalleled advanced engine gives the pilot the ability of the more dynamic and improve ride comfort than the previous generation 6-Series Convertible.
Design: athletic elegance, natural sportsmanship.
The dynamic driving experience the new BMW 650i coupe is reflected in its sporty exterior design and sporty presence. A long hood, a retreat cabin, the long wheelbase and the muscular profile to create signature proportions of a BMW convertible. The precise interplay of lines and carefully sculpted sticky surfaces help to give the new BMW 650i Cabrio your program looks awesome.
As the lines overhanging nose out of the car and continue along the entire length of the curved surfaces of the body in harmony taking the movement of the waves sent from the bow of a boat of water piercing. Continue the theme area of life, leading back into the body mimics the character of the Classic City of the car.
The new BMW 650i convertible introduces the viewer to its dynamic nature, by design front and rear. The large, slightly tilted forward the kidney BMW grille - the "shark-nose 6-Series," which is characterized by many fans - the car gives a feeling of surging ahead, while a big cat air cover wheel arches and muscular surprisingly boundary element refers to the powerful engine and the handling of athletic ability. High quality chrome located at the outer edges of the front platform to further accentuate the width of the car. Standard LED lamps are placed ahead of chromium.
Standard Xenon Adaptive Headlights BMW 650i Convertible BMW a new take on the familiar "double shift," the appearance of the headlights. Accent LED strip with cheese slicer on them. Daytime running lights visible through the rings familiar crown LEDs, white light illuminates the distinctive front end. The horizontal bands below the corona rings of light flashing handles tasks.
Another character lines is released from the hump of the front wing, which extends to force the front wheel like a wave, before descending and continuing horizontally backward. Along with the character line, creates a dynamic wedge shape that focuses on the outbreak preliminary nature of car.
Wide, flat surface to define the rear of the new BMW 650i Convertible. Prevalence of horizontal lines pushes the weight of the new car's wider track than its predecessor. In addition, up to the other online accentuate the car to concentrate on the road, echoing the approach the front. This is a distinctive V-shape was created by lines, including the side edges of the trunklid, license plate surround and shape of the reflectors set buffer. Slightly concave at the bottom of the trunklid to produce effects of light and shadow, giving a lightness in more toward the rear of the car.
The rear lights into two parts give BMW familiar L-shaped edge of a particular sport. Inside, two strips of LED light powered by BMW to create the look familiar "lines" at night. Indicators and brake lights are LED units.
The new BMW 650i Convertible is equipped with a new electric soft top roof with end architecture. The multi-layer canvas roof optimized with respect to its acoustic properties and the structural rigidity - provides excellent thermal insulation and thus allows new convertible to be used comfortably all year round. The foothills of the project on the flanks of 650I in its rear part, which emphasizes the silhouette graceful curve of the car and gives it a unique look. The transition from the roof at the back flows as well as on a hard-top coupe.
Heating, vertical rear glass window, located just behind the rear seat is removed, regardless of the hood itself. This reduces the amount of soft-top components to be stored in soft-top space, leaving more room for luggage in the trunk low profile of the new BMW 650i convertible. The independent rear window also provides the right amount of fresh air to be admitted to the car if necessary. Conversely, the rear window to the top while reducing air turbulence continues in the rear to a minimum.
Opening and closing the roof of the mission is activated by holding down the button on the center console. The opening of the roof takes 19 seconds, the process of closing 24 seconds. It 'important, as the previous generation, both functions can be activated by motion at a maximum speed of 25 mph (40 kph).
The roof of the new BMW 650i Convertible is available in two colors including the new beige. Two non-metallic exterior paint colors and metallic colors are available in September. Exclusive Nappa leather series in the United States, and can be ordered in four colors (red vermilion, white, ivory, brown, tan and black). Sections of the dashboard, center console and upper door panels and rear side seats can also be aligned with contrast stitching webs as an option.
The new BMW 650i Convertible is designed for 2 +2. The interior of the places selected for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. High-quality materials, carefully coordinated colors, and once again, accurately formed surfaces combine to produce the atmosphere defined by luxury, style and sweep the Teutonic features. Hallmark BMW interior is driver-oriented cabin layout. The central part of the dashboard, where the central display of the iDrive system, vents and controls for the audio system and air conditioning are all bent slightly toward the driver. In addition, the gear selector and parking brake switches, ceiling and control operations of the driving dynamics are in the area that opens onto the driver, and is below the passenger side front of the center console.
The front passenger area is bordered by an elegant curved surface of the armrest on the side edge of the center console up and out on the dashboard and then horizontally at the edge of the door. This gives a surround sound effect harmony of the front passenger area, creating a unique sense of security. The contour of the back waist area, which extends slightly into the headrests, said the arrangement of individual seats in the rear.
Premiere: central nacelle design with a flat screen.
The black panel instrument cluster of the new BMW 650i convertible combines traditional instruments with sports circular display technology state of the art. The functions of the navigation system, telephone and entertainment are operated using the iDrive control system, the center display offers an innovative design. The internal display takes the form of a display up for the first time in the new BMW 650i convertible. The standard 10.2-inch screen has a high quality galvanized chrome. The shallow depth of the screen gives it a modern character. Transreflective technology ensures the display is still readable in direct sunlight. The new location of the central screen - which now reaches further into the interior of influence on the architecture of the dashboard, which rises sharply in front of the driver and front passenger.
Size and storage.
A 4894 mm (192.6 inches) long, is the new BMW 650i Convertible 74 millimeters (2.9 inches) longer than its predecessor. Its wheelbase is now extended to 2855 mm (112.4 inches). The car is 39 millimeters (1.5 inches) wide, measuring 1894 mm (74.5 inches) in diameter, with 9 millimeters (0.35 inches), was razed to its height (currently 1365 mm / 53, 7 inches). These dimensions create an impression far more powerful and elegant, while the interior space to new heights.
Despite the low height, with the new BMW 650i convertible greater height in both front and rear seats. The height adjustable driver's seat and front passenger also include a wider range of travel. Increasing the width of the interior is visible from all four seats, and rear passengers enjoy legroom. The tilt angle of the rear seat back, now gets almost the same angle as found in the BMW.
Ski bag with the passage opening of the rear seat backrest is available as part of a package of cold (heated also increases the steering wheel and heated front seats), and provides space for two pairs of skis. The new BMW 650i Convertible offers 300 liters (10.6 cubic meters. Ft) interfaces DIN convertible trunk space open, allowing two 46-inch golf bags, and companies must be financially fit. When the roof is closed, the variable soft-top storage tray can be folded in one motion to increase the luggage capacity is 350 liters (12.3 cubic meters. Ft) DIN. The principles of lightweight design was then followed by the construction of a soft-roof, roof storage space, weighs 50 percent less than its predecessor.
The new light technology, extensive safety equipment.
The new BMW 650i Convertible is equipped with newly developed lightweight seats with integrated seat belts and standard 20-way multi-contour adaptability and adjustable lumbar support. The option package adds active ventilated front seats Luxe and reducing fatigue can be added. All versions come with seat active headrests crash whiplash.
The range of standard safety equipment includes front airbags, side head-thorax integrated into the seat, automatic three-point seatbelts in all seating positions, force limiters and pretensioners in front, ISOFIX seat mounts for children in back and a standard rollover protection system. The Roll-Over Protection System developed for the new BMW 650i convertible has two high-strength aluminum roll bars hidden behind the rear headrests. If the integrated electronic security risk registry to drive the car, the release mechanism is activated fireworks, making high-strength aluminum roll bars rise from her position aboard a split second.
The progress of the thorough investigation of the materials and the development of the owners of the cars have greatly improved the structure of the construction of the body in terms of flexibility and security it offers. Static torsional rigidity is 50 percent higher than its predecessor. In the interest of a perfect balance, the doors, hood and front spring mounts are aluminum, while the front panels, the roof deck and trunk lid are made of reinforced composite materials.
This weight optimization was combined with an improvement in passive safety, the car body strength is 29 percent larger than its predecessor. This is achieved primarily through the use of strong multi-phase steel, high strength hot-cast steel and aluminum.
Advanced features of BMW ConnectedDrive.
The new BMW 650i Convertible is available in a variety of driver assistance systems and mobility services in the BMW ConnectedDrive. Complete package includes a driver assist beam automatic top, Lane Departure Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, digital cameras and rear view from above, parking assistant, and a new three-dimensional, color Head-Up Display. There is also a BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition, active cruise control and stop-and-go functionality.
Stereo.
The standard audio hi the new BMW 650i Convertible will be HD radio receiver, MP3-compatible CD-ROM, AUX IN jack, hi fi speaker system with nine speakers. Sound System Satellite Radio available to more SiriusXM with 1-year subscription, an iPod and a USB adapter and a premium hi-fi system is composed of 12 speakers and digital amplifier. In signal processing and the specific model of Dirac offset.
World premiere of the new generation Head-Up Display.
Like its predecessor, the new BMW 650i Convertible is the only vehicle in its class with an optional head-up display. By projecting the important information on the windshield, directly in the line of sight, the Head-Up Display minimizes distractions of the road and traffic. The new generation system offers a further improvement in the quality of the screen: the symbols are projected three-dimensional graphics and ultra-clear resolution on the windshield. Color capability allows traffic sign symbols even more realistic. At the same time, the Head-Up Display is now able to present a wide range of information. According to the specifications of the vehicle, the orientation information provided by the navigation system, to check control messages, status messages Lane departure warning system and alert system BMW Night Vision can be specified in the head Up Display.
The intensity of the projection automatically adjusts to ambient light, and brightness can be adjusted via the iDrive menu. The driver can also choose what information is displayed in the Head-Up Display, in addition to road speed and the warnings of driver assistance systems.
Rear view, top view and side view cameras.
To supplement the standard Park Distance Control, which uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the distance of objects in front or behind, the new BMW 650i Convertible is also available in the standard rearview camera. The camera is integrated into the trunklid in the BMW, "the circle" badge, which protects it from dirt. When the rear camera is turned on, the circle becomes the way the badge to enter the camera lens. Right perspective color images are transmitted to the central display. The images are interactive, tracking lines, which show the excellent steering angle parking, as well as tighter turning radius.
The speaker system with optional side view provides even broader. In addition to the rear view camera and PDC sensors, this system also uses a fish-eye camera in each of the side mirrors. The data obtained from top view is transmitted to a central computer which generates a bird's eye view of two vehicles and the contiguous zone and the central image of the screen. This view allows the driver to maneuver in tight spaces with precision.
The View page uses two cameras integrated into the front wings to give a better picture of the cross traffic speeds below 10 mph. These images are relayed to the central screen where they can give the driver a quick idea of what is going on the road to the left side and right side of the car upon removal of the bridges and narrow hidden or out of the parking .
The new BMW 650i Convertible is built on the BMW plant in Dingolfing, Germany. Also rolls off the assembly line at BMW Group's plant is the largest production BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series models. Flexible and efficient process in the plant manufacturing technology combines state-of-the-art with a quality standard set by the meticulous craftsmanship in the production of high-end cars configured to customer needs.
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