The Makings of a Future Classic
Since first setting eyes upon the 645 Ci during its introduction in Malaga, Spain, it continues to stir up the emotional half
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The new 645 Ci is breathtaking, in design and driving dynamics. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The first 3.0 CS that caught my eye was at a used car dealer in my home town, Fjord Blue with dark blue leather hides, it was a sight to behold. The 630, 633, 635 and M6 models that came later set the luxury coupe benchmark for years to come, but no imitator managed to build a sporty two-door as elegantly styled and enjoyable to drive as BMW's original 6.
The new 645 Ci follows in this tradition. It is breathtaking, in design and driving dynamics. I coursed the Spanish mountains that surround the Mediterranean hotspot in all
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The 645 is a superb driver's car; comfortable, precise and wonderfully quick. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The opportunity to drive the 6 came again in and around Los Angeles, California the following year, at the North American introduction of the coupe and convertible model. Again, what a superb driver's car; comfortable, precise and wonderfully quick.