2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible Edition

Last time we had to wait an eternity between the true BMW 6 Series – 15 years, to be precise. Those were dark days, like Waiting for the Rapture or that one year the Yankees did not make the playoffs.

Unfortunately, there is no gap, this time, BMW released information about its next generation, top-of-the-line two-door. Although the design of the 2012 BMW 6 Series has been inspected by the concept four-door coupe Grand in Beijing and the two doors Coupe Concept in Paris, the first version to arrive in production form is the 6 series convertible.

While similar in theory the car it replaces, the 2012 series begins in June many of the same updates – in terms of mechanics, technology and design – as the recently redesigned 5 Series and 7, with which it shares the platform.

Larger, more lean

Although the body of the BMW 6 Series 2012 seems smoother and more sculpted than its predecessor and swollen bangled, the new convertible is mostly true. There is an additional 2.9 inches long, 3 cm in wheelbase and 1.5 inches wide, which should help a cabin that was already quite spacious, as much as 2 +2 coupe and convertible are concerned. The smallest reduction in height subtly helps reduce the visual bulk of the car.

BMW was noticeably mum on weight, and since their 5 and 7 Series, both packed on pounds between generations, it seems unlikely series of 2012 6th tip the scales in southern convertible current £ 4,277.

However, any extra weight should not be a problem for the model series (original) solitary six, the 650i. 4.4-liter V8 packs of BMW, the one with two turbochargers and 400 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. This power is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or standard eight-speed automatic. BMW estimates a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds, with a transmission for the 650i convertible, which was only three tenths slower than the M6 coupe next generation.

The double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear configuration is formed mainly of aluminum, while the electronically controlled dampers adjust compression settings and ongoing recovery and independent. As before, buyers can opt for Active Roll Stabilization, which uses sensors to calculate the amount of body roll and then neutralize it by hydraulic actuators on the roll bars. The steering is now electric, while the Active Steering option now adds the prefix “Integral”, through the direction of the rear wheel which improves handling and stability at high speed.

Controlling all this electro-mechanical whiz bangery is increasingly ubiquitous BMW Driving Dynamics Control, which changes the throttle response and steering, the electrically controlled shocks, stability control and intervention, if so equipped, change the transmission characteristics automatic. As with the 5 and 7 Series, DDC includes four settings: standard Normal, Comfort, Sport and Sport + configurable.

All of the above is likely to apply to any coupe model as well, but we’re talking about 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible, so here’s the lowdown on the design of the roof and structural improvements. As before, the 6 Series drop-top has a unique “flying buttress” design of the roof with a vertical glass window that operates separately from the canvas roof in several layers. Lower the window and raise the roof and you will have a booth yet breezy sun-free. Lift the window and lower roof and you have a wind deflector.

Lowering the roof completely takes 19 seconds while bringing it back into place requires 24 seconds. Both can be performed at speeds up to 25 mph. Even with the top down, the trunk still has 10.6 cubic feet of space, which BMW says is enough for a couple of golf bags and a suitcase. Roof raised, the trunk expands to 12.3 cubes.

Like almost every new convertible, the BMW 650i Convertible 2012 shows a higher level of rigidity than its predecessor. BMW says that records a 50 percent increase in static torsional rigidity and strength means that the body is 29 percent larger than before. Both sound very impressive, although the old six comparisons almost caused a Continental 66.

Gadgets and Gizmos

BMW 6 Series convertible lists as a 2 +2, with standard 20-way seats multicontour deeply sculpted front and back individual rear buckets. rear legroom is up, along with a tilt angle of the seat that is virtually identical to the BMW sedan. The luxury package adds ventilation to be the front seats, along with reduced fatigue active.

The cabin design is unique to the 6, featuring a much more focused dash center stack and driver than the previous car. The latest iDrive wide screen is present along with a color display integrated into the dashboard, which present technology called “transreflective” for reduced glare.

New head-up display 2012 BMW 6 Series debut. The graphics are in color, the resolution is improved and there is a three-dimensional quality to the various symbols. Besides information about the base speed, HUD displays this navigation instructions and warnings optional lane departure warning systems and night vision.

The high-tech devices do not stop there. Standard features include a rear view camera, adaptive xenon headlights, fog lights and LED iDrive much better. The list of major features of BMW options and multi-lateral automatic camera angle, high beams, “active” system of blind-spot alert, advanced adaptive cruise control and an audio system, 12 speakers. The standard system has nine speakers, HD Radio and an auxiliary audio jack. USB / iPod connectivity is also available.

Ready for spring

Not only does the 2012 BMW Convertible Series 6 shares much of its DNA with the 5 and 7 Series sedans, which will also roll off the same production plant in Dingolfing, Germany. It also seems to share a similar type of character: more and more powerful than the car it replaces, with greater emphasis on technology and less adventurous spirit.

Be the Series 5 shares slide “back into treatment is an issue that must be answered another day. Fortunately, Bimmerphiles not have to wait 15 years to discover, like the BMW 650i Convertible 2012 is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in spring 2011. Related Cars Designs bmw m6 coupe 2012, bmw 2012 6 series two door convertible interior pictures, 2012 bmw 6 series convertible review, new bmw designs 3 series 2012 2 door, bmw 6 series convertible 2011, structural improvements required on the roofs of 2012 veehicles, BMW concept 6 series convertible 2012, BMW concept 6 series convertible 2012 update, bmw6 design, change new 2012 bmw 335i release, does the 2012 bmw six series convertible have a spare tire, last bmw 6 series design, 2012 6 series bmw unique body design, newest edition to BMW 2012, southern comfert vehicles interior, spare tires for bmw 650i where is in the car, when do the 2012 bmw arrive, BMW concept 6 series 2012 convertible, bmw 650i is convertible slower, 2012 6 series fog lights, 2012 bmw 5 series improvements, 2012 bmw 6 options, 2012 convertible 4 door 6 series bmw reviews, bmw 3 series 2012 convertible roof, bmw 6 convertable reviews.