Lucky 6's

2012 BMW 650i Coupe

The 2012 BMW 6-series is now complete, thanks to the unveiling of the all new 650i Coupe. It's everything you loved about the convertible, only with a sunroof, a hardtop, and some whale-tail styling. It still has the same 4.4-liter 400 horsepower Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine, 4.8 sec. 0 to 60 time, and 155 MPH limited top speed, you'll just be enjoying all of this with the sunroof open and the windows down. The new 6 will be offered with a 6-speed manual shifter or BMW's new 8-speed automatic. Both transmissions deliver the same output. As far as gizmos and gadgets go, the new 6 will feature a 10.2-inch screen which will be "iPad", in essence, of the visual information system. Then, there's the available Lane Departure Warning system, the Active Blind Spot detection system, rear and top view cameras, a Parking Assistance system, and a 3D heads-up display. Prices have not been announced yet, but since the convertible starts at $90,500, expect this to be a little bit cheaper. By the way, I will be testing a special BMW this April. Stay tuned for that.