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The BMW 650i has an aura that depicts the word "lustrous". The BMW 650i, when seen in reality up close, brings forth thoughts of a fiery stallion only fit for the best of knights. Its sleek presence is muscley yet athletic. Its design has an elegant way of letting the onlooker know that this is a car that is something a little more special; a little more than ordinary; and a little more than just fast. Proportioned beautifully like an hourglass-figured lady, yet formed with the power of a masculine torso, the BMW 650i is superbly designed and built by German engineers. The chrome finishings, the leaf styled alloys, and the elegant lines portray a car that has formidable pace and grace. The BMW 650i catapults to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds (manual version) and is governed to a top speed of 155mph (250 km/h ). Recently, I read that car tuning gurus from Schnitzer in Germany only slightly tweaked the power of the BMW650i M and did away with the electronic speed limiter to find that their car was able to hit around 325 km/h - such is the potential of this wolf in sheep's guise. The BMW 650i has a 4.8L V8 offering 270 kW of power and a very healthy 490 Nm of torque at 3400 rpm.
Whispering quietly when driven sedately yet bursting forth with V8 growl tones when pressed hard, the BMW 650i is heavenly for experiencing the sheer exhilaration befitting a sports car of such racing pedigree. The manual 6 speed gearbox is quick and precise, and offers smooth acceleration throughout the engine's torque curve. For those who like the gear changes to be done automatically, a six speed auto is available as well.
The ride is very balanced, which is obviously what one would expect from the best of BMW, and offers scintillating levels of grip when pushed through corners at out-of-this-world levels of velocity. This car is no tin box, weighing in at over two tonnes. But it has an athleticism combined with solidity which stems from a level of craftsmanship typical of German engineering excellence. Even the appearance of a German car like the BMW 650i goes a long way towards making the driver feel secure.
Inside the cabin, you have an opulence and lavishness that befits this motorway stormer. The leather seats in the BMW 650i offer wonderful levels of comfort and support, and are designed to be sat in for long periods, which is, of course, what one wants to do in this car. Such is the satisfaction gained in driving the BMW 650i. Each of the front seats is electronically adjustable and the driver has a memory seat included. The leather upholstery comes with sumptuous Dakota leather as standard. But an exclusive Pearl leather in black, cream-beige and reed is a premium option that wealthy buyers can opt for. Each BMW 650i has voice control and a BMW business radio/CD player as standard. The sound is crystal clear and comes from the hi-fi loudspeaker system. A rather pleasant option, in my book, is the ability to purchase a heated steering wheel at an extra cost.
The fabulous looking BMW 650i can be enjoyed in Coupe or Convertible form and sits beautifully on 18 inch alloys; however, the fatter 19 inch alloys accentuate the car's power even better. If you are in the league for buying a car in this price bracket, the BMW 650i is a superb drive.
Current model series include:
- BMW 6-Series 650Ci Coupe
- BMW 6-Series 650Ci Convertible
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