Test drive BMW 6 series of coupe since 2011 compartment

The sixth element

You can talk for a long time about the appropriateness of cars of the coupe, however, the force of influence of the new BMW 6th series is such that the doubts of skeptics disappear by themselves.
 
Honestly, a meeting with the new Bavarian coupe after radical restyling of the flagship limousine of the seventh series was alarming. On the ear, still unstable gossip about the controversial design of the last seven and five, during which not flattering reviews sounded by no means
 
But the fears turned out to be in vain: the compartment not only did not disappoint the opposite, conquered with its forms. Yes, and how to remain indifferent to such an exquisite, noble-athletic style, which will hook, perhaps, famous Italian bodies! What is curious, a fair amount of attractiveness of the coupe is obliged to thereby becoming a lady in a tongue, seven-nosnes (a kind of head optics, non-traditional feed), interpreted, however, differently.
 
The apartments of the six cause another surge of emotions. There is no place for worldly bustle and pettiness, here the atmosphere of aesthetics, luxury and comfort reign. True, the euphoria is decam when you are flopped into one of the leather buckets of the rear sofa. Compared to the base (possibly even too much) front thrones, some poverty of space is felt here. The justification of the galer specificity is the formula 2+2 laid down in the design of the compartment. In addition, the car is ready to provide a bonus in the form of a comprehensive, by compartment standards, trunk.
 
And the six was equipped with a scale from the electronic seats with memory to the IDRive electronic meter -end with the possibility of voice control. In a word, click on the button you will get the result. Is it worth mentioning the highest level of active and passive safety, according to which the new 6th series can be safely considered world leaders!
 
In overall sizes, six are akin to its blood competitor Mercedes-Benz Cl, but the Bavarian compartment is much easier. Thanks to a substantially lightweight (compared to steel) aluminum structure of the front part, made of winged metal doors and hood, thermoplastic front wings, a lid of glass plastic, as well as a completely aluminum chassis, a mass of 645 Ci was fixed at 1615 kg, and a weightlifting. along the axes in a proportion close to 50:50. It is not surprising, therefore, that the Bavarian compartment is controlled easily and relaxed.
 
The car is programmed for dynamism and high speeds, while remaining a comfortable and obedient steering wheel. Moreover, fast riding does not require a lot of electronic assistants at his disposal sitting behind the wheel. For example, the dynamic control system of the course stability (DSC), which, together with the anti -lock system (ABS) and the system of control over the braking in turns (CBC) purposefully slows down the rotation of individual wheels in order to avoid skidding. And let's say, the thinking system Dynamic Drive suppresses the tendency of the body to the rolls (by 80%). The mode of dynamic traction control (DTC) contributes to the effectiveness of acceleration on slippery coating and acts in the Commonwealth with the automatic stability control system (ASC) that simulates the action of the blocked differential.
 
The heart of a 4.4-liter V8 car, which, incidentally, was awarded the 2002 engine, one of the most serious arguments of sports ambitions 645 CI. Judge for yourself: to achieve 100 km/h, less than six seconds are required, and the maximum speed limited by electronics is 250 km/h. What are the numbers! It is not difficult to guess about the engine potential along the exhaust of the two -flow graduation system. And besides, how sweet during acceleration, this saturated power, tambouring baritone! Moreover, at idle speeds, the motor is practically not heard.
 
If the engine for the six is \u200b\u200bprovided for one, then the boxes are as many as three, all six -speeds. Manual in the database, and the formula SMG and adaptive sequental automatic machine is optionally. The choice of taste, since the quality of work and the reserve of the perceived load (600 NM) each is worthy of respect. For any of the KP, a sports mode of FDC is provided. At the same time, switching is artificially delayed in the machine, the switching time is reduced in SMG (already scanty 150 milliseconds). In all three cases, thanks to the smart amplifier, Servotronic is increasing the sharpness of the steering.
 
A compartment, optionally equipped with an active steering with a variable transfer attitude, perfectly manifests itself in standard modes, facilitating the effort during parking and excluding unnecessary intercepting the steering wheel at high speed. However, with temperamental driving, for example, according to the serpentine, the system seems to confuse the map a little, untimely arguing the wheels in the right direction on the verge of a rush. In fairness, it is worth noting that the exchange rate electronics is so zealously monitors the correct position of the body in space, which even being disconnected, retains the fraction of its custody.
 
A sin to complain about the energy -intensive comfortable suspension, just as on the verified brakes, but in ergonomics (especially against the background of prevailing intra -saline), the gap was found: the steering wheel, lowered to the lower point (in the track position), completely overlaps the right side of the dashboard.
 
Despite this annoying omission, the new compartment of the sixth series is a noble car and is quite worthy of the seven -level price. BMW 645 Ci will undoubtedly expand the consumer audience of Bavarian machines. For his VIP owner, he will become a necessary and sufficient attribute of business and secular life. Progressive in fact, 645 Ci is proud (forgive me for pathos) with the origins of its former valor, traditions. This is his strength and, accordingly, the power of its owner.
 
BY THE WAY
 
At the dawn of his youth, the coupe was just a reduced derivative of cars with sedan bodies. Since in the late 20s, changing the amplight of poor relatives, the compartment began to turn into a separate elite class of cars, a lot of water has flowed. Now, in the production program, such a car is striving for any self -respecting manufacturer. This is not only honorable, but also beneficial in recent years, the demand for compartment and convertible has doubled.
 
BMW announced its ambitions in this area back in 1931, when the firstborn of the company was born under the license of the English Austin. Seven years later, a large BMW 327 compartment was created (in fact, a direct ancestor of the current 6th series). The BMW 501 published in 1954 was based on pre-war developments and was a luxurious, powerful car, but because of the high cost, he was not in demand by the consumer, as well as the model with index 503, the BMW 700 miniature coupe created a couple of years later, created Italian designer Micelotti.
 
The famous Bertona, which developed 3200 CS compartment of the luxury class in 1965, made its contribution to the piggy bank of the Bavarian company. Three years later, the Italian classic was replaced by the BMW 2000 CS, and then 2800 CS and 3.0 CS, with which the German company finally entered the High World.
 
The most commercial success was achieved by the coupe of the 6th series, which appeared in the mid-70s: before the end of production in 1989, 86 thousand copies were released. Later, in the 90s, the Rule of the Powerful Compaure of the 8th series by the ball. And now, after a three -year pause, the sixth element was again revived.
 
Technical characteristics BMW 645 Ci
 
The body is a two -door compartment
Number of places, people. 2+2
Equipped mass, kg 1695
Full mass, kg 2065
Dimensions (length/width/height), mm 4820/1855/1373
Base, mm 2780
Trunk volume, l 450
Maximum speed, km/h 250 (limited by electronics)
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, from 5.8
Control consumption of fuel, l/100 km:
- City cycle 16.1
- Country 8.0
- Mixed 10.9
Engine:
- Type gasoline, v8
- working volume, cm 4398
- Power, L.S. at MIN-1 333/6100
- Torque, N.M at MIN-1 450/3600
Transmission automatic., 6-speed
Tire size 245/45r18
Wheel suspension:
- The front is independent
- The rear is independent, multi -link
Brakes:
- front disk, ventilated
- rear disc
Servotronic steering controller.
 
Text: Igor Kuznetsov
 

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel