This car also has something called Integral Active Steering. This is a fancy way of saying four-wheel-steering. Here's what happens: Below 60 km/h, front and rear wheels steer (rear up to 3 degrees) in opposite directions. The opposite occurs at speeds above 60 km/h. This makes the car extremely manoeuvrable and comfortable to drive.
In all honesty, I don't care. Here's why: I “raced” (rolling at speed on the freeway) a previous-gen M6 one evening and he couldn't shake me... Remember that part about the earth's rotation?
It sounds brutal, but this car is the farthest thing from that. The 90-degree V8 is deceptively civil and uber-refined, almost to a fault. One generally disappointing characteristic of blown engines is how quiet they are. In the 650i, you really have to crank up the rpms before getting any type of aural satisfaction. Otherwise, all you get is a low meaningful murmur that won't necessarily turn heads.
Thankfully, the sheetmetal will do that for you, every time. You know what this car is like? It's like granite. Ever notice how everyone always needs to touch granite, or marble for that matter, when they see it? BMW has a fun commercial on this car and at the end, the doorman-valet-dude has to touch the car because the road scenery is being reflected on the car as if it was still moving. It's kind of like that. And although Orion Silver Metallic is not everyone's favourite colour, I think it does wonders for the car's curves.
Whether the canvas top be up or down, the car will get the same stares and glares that Gisele Bundchen would get walking through the local mall. You know what I'm talking about, that up-and-down, checking-you-out glance. When in place, the top creates a flying buttress shape over the rear deck; this beautiful element of design alone is worthy of praise.
Undeniably attractive inside and out, the 6-Series Cabrio is a proper GT cruiser with benefits. And what are these benefits? You can comfortably carry 3 of your best friends, regardless of sex, wherever you go. Even with the top up, headroom is decent in the second row. When said top is up, the trunk is surprisingly capacious. With the soft top down, there's still room enough for a day bag or two, which is far better than all retractable hard tops.
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| Whether the canvas top be up or down, the car will get the same stares and glares that Gisele Bundchen would get walking through the local mall. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
In all honesty, I don't care. Here's why: I “raced” (rolling at speed on the freeway) a previous-gen M6 one evening and he couldn't shake me... Remember that part about the earth's rotation?
It sounds brutal, but this car is the farthest thing from that. The 90-degree V8 is deceptively civil and uber-refined, almost to a fault. One generally disappointing characteristic of blown engines is how quiet they are. In the 650i, you really have to crank up the rpms before getting any type of aural satisfaction. Otherwise, all you get is a low meaningful murmur that won't necessarily turn heads.
Thankfully, the sheetmetal will do that for you, every time. You know what this car is like? It's like granite. Ever notice how everyone always needs to touch granite, or marble for that matter, when they see it? BMW has a fun commercial on this car and at the end, the doorman-valet-dude has to touch the car because the road scenery is being reflected on the car as if it was still moving. It's kind of like that. And although Orion Silver Metallic is not everyone's favourite colour, I think it does wonders for the car's curves.
Whether the canvas top be up or down, the car will get the same stares and glares that Gisele Bundchen would get walking through the local mall. You know what I'm talking about, that up-and-down, checking-you-out glance. When in place, the top creates a flying buttress shape over the rear deck; this beautiful element of design alone is worthy of praise.
Undeniably attractive inside and out, the 6-Series Cabrio is a proper GT cruiser with benefits. And what are these benefits? You can comfortably carry 3 of your best friends, regardless of sex, wherever you go. Even with the top up, headroom is decent in the second row. When said top is up, the trunk is surprisingly capacious. With the soft top down, there's still room enough for a day bag or two, which is far better than all retractable hard tops.
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| Chief among the goodies is the iDrive system with an enormous 10.3-inch floating hi-res LCD screen. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |