The 2004 BMW 645Ci is a tremendous automobile, full of cutting-edge technology, prestige and pizzazz. Its rigid body structure and sophisticated chassis architecture have created a topless cruiser with outstanding stiffness, almost entirely devoid of cowl shake. Roof up or down, the 645Ci is tight and completely rattle-free. It delivers endless wind in the hair driving pleasure and is quite practical by convertible standards. Its trunk is capable of ingesting more gear than many rival soft-tops I have examined, plus it can seat up to four adults in relative comfort.
While I'd love to see a few things changed, I have still grown fond of the 645Ci. It's a formidable player in today's premium convertible market, offering a unique approach to design and soft-top execution, bucking trends to the level it may possibly create a few of its own.
Specifications (645Ci Convertible):
- Price Range (MSRP): $109,000 - $118,490 (US $76,900 - $85,740)
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: front engine, RWD
- Engine: 325-hp, 330 lb-ft, 4.4-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt 6-spd auto with manual mode; opt 6-spd sequential manual)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD and CBC
- Curb Weight: 1,895-kg (4,178-lbs)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 6.3-seconds
- Top Speed (electronically governed): 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Seating Capacity: 4 (2 + 2)
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 300-L (10.6 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15.7 / 10.2 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Audi S4 Cabriolet, Jaguar XK8 and XKR Convertible, Lexus SC430, Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Volvo C70.
- Web Site: www.bmw.ca
