2013 650i Gran Coupe*flawless*wrnty*bang&olef*luxseats,m6,550i,e550,a7,s7,cls550 on 2040-cars
US $76,897.00
Year:2013Mileage:9821Color: Heated driver door lock
Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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FULL LED HEADLIGHTS WITH LED FOGS AND ANGEL EYES
AIR CONDITONED AND HEATED SEATING
all new for 2013 v8 twin turbo with 450 HP, and 48t torque(only 15 less than the m6 and double the puny 640i 6 cyl.)Costs $16,000 less for good reasons!
LINK TO 170 HIGH DEFINITION NIKON D90 PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2013 650 GRAN COUPE.....Twin Turbo V8 450HP/485 pound feet /Torque..water Intercooled 8 speed Lightweight 650i GRAN COUPE(1st year made) No remotely the same car as the puny 300HP 6 Cyl(640i) that is also heavily lacking in features. (Why it costs $16,000 less)
-M BLACK SAPHIRE CLEAR COAT METALLIC
BLACK NAPPA EXTENDED FULL GLOVE LEATHER WITH DEVIATING FRENCH STITCH
ALL BOOKS, AND BOTH MASTER KEYS ($110,000 MSRP)
-Extended full Nappa Leather including dash A<B<C pillars and Doors
2013 M Sport Package with all new low restriction exhaust
Special Oversized 2013 Intercooler ports
M Steering wheel, Bodywork, Black Exhaust and Steering Wheel
Alacantara Suede Headliner and pillar trim including Sunshade
_Full LED Lighting Package
-20"Forged Staggered "M" Ultra Light Alloys
-Luxury Seating Package
Active Massage Seats
-Air Conditioned and Heated
-Premium Sound Package
-Dynamic Damper Control
-Adaptive Ride
-Ceramic Controls
-HomeLink
-Rear View Camera with Obstacle Detection
-Auto Dimming Mirrors
-Lumbar Support
-Contrast Stitching
-Ambiance Lighting
-Automatic High Beams
-BMW Assist w/ Bluetooth and Bluetooth Streaming
-BMW TeleServices
200 Gig HD 3d 10 1/2 "Navigation
Satt Radio.. XM/Sirius
High Definition (HD) Digital FM Radio
-Bang & Olufsen Sound System
16 Discrete Digital channels and speakers 1200 watts(Coup'e, Gran Coupe only)
Caveats: Underside of passenger spoiler is scuffed, No sense in painting it as you will scuff it again.(Cannot be seen unless looking underneath car) Front is very low. Price will be adjusted to refinish the underside of the right hand spoiler. Otherwise as NEW!!
Also, you will notice most of the 2013 Gran Coupes are the 3.0, 6 cylinder (640i) which costs only
$75,000 and come with VERY little in standard equipment and few if any options. The "650I Gran Coupe" on the other hand cost
closer to $100K with a few options and a $110,000 equipped like this .
The 4.4L V8 twin turbo same displacement and layout as the M6. The reason why the M6 is only 1-2/10's of a second quicker to 60MP. Also it is also hobbled with one less gear. The puny poser 640 is a second and a1/2 slower to 60MPH. Two seconds slower with X drive. HUGE DIFFERANCE!!
The difference between a BASE BOXSTER and a 911 TURBO.....
Note: This2013 460HP 490 torque 650i GRAN COUPE M SPORT
was re purchased by the manufacturer (BMW USA, LLC) because the non conformity was not corrected within a reasonable time as provided by Nevada regulation.
BMW graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. BMW will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction. Everything is replaced or fixed and the car is certified to be free of any mechanical issues or recalls.
Concern reported by original owner: "Drivetrain Malfunction light on"
This car carries a New Jersey title even though from Nevada. As New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for BMWUSA and they have been the sole owner of the car.....
This 2013 450HP, BMW 650i GRAN COUPE M Sport has remaining balance of BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 10/12/2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 10/12/2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Non conforming repair, in this case a brand new engine receive an additional 12 months of factory coverage beyond the factory 4 year coverage.
Caveats, The front passenger spoiler is curbed on the underside of the spoiler, otherwise as new. will reduce price $200 to fix underside curbing on bottom of front spoiler
Up for your Review: Don't be confused by the low option $90-95K MSRP 650i Gran Coupes and certainly not by the awful 6 cyl. 640i
A Perfect 2013 "All New" 650i Gran Sport 4 door Coupe
Over $20,000 in options:
*M Sport Package with M tuned exhaust, Bodywork and double the Air flow to the Air/ Water Intercoolers, M Steering wheel, Alloys , Higher Speed limit and larger brakes(2013 and newer only) ($4,700)
*Full LED Lighting including interior lighting , adaptive LED headlights, Auto Highbeams, and LED B and O Speakers ($1,900)
*16 Speaker, 16 channel , Dual Amp , all Digital Bang and Olufsen Ultra High End sound system with motorized tweeter
and 1200 watts at .005 distortion.2 subs under the seats with separate 400 watt amp (Mandatory Stereo up grade including Sirrius/XM, and I phone connection/USB port ($950)
$3,700 for the B & O system )(Total, which is almost cost as Audi charges $6,800 for the exact same system) ($4,695)
BROCURE ON THE Unreal B AND O SOUND SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* HUD (Heads Up Display like a fighter plane) in full color with all info including Navigation displayed on the windshield. ($1,300)
* Luxury Seating Package: 24 adjustable seats with active massage and Air Cooled Seats/3 stage Heating , ($2,400)
* 4 zone climate control including rear seats ($450)
*Shade Package with power rear and side window shades (Included with Luxury Seat Package, normally $1,000)
*Headliner done in Alacantara Suede Leather (Included with M+ package, normally $1,000)
*Extended Nappa Glove Leather for entire center console, dash, all the doors finished in contrasting French stitched glove leather instead of the sea of plastic in all other 650'S. ($1,500)
*Panoramic Roof with Power Alacantara Suede Sunshade
*BMW Apps and Smartphone ($450)
* 20"Forged M alloys instead of the 19"that come with the M package ($1,300)
*Ceramic Controls instead of cheap plastic ($650)
*3 Stage Heated Seats ($650
*And of course: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Iphone interface, 20 gig HD storage for music
The all new for 2013 Navigation and HD 10.1" screen with a 1.3 gig processor and 200 G HD
Color Back Up camera with color Parking Sonar assist
Comfort Access, No key needed to open , lock and start car
Ultra fast shifting ZF 8 speed with paddle shifters.
Dynamic Active 5 setting suspension
And the all new 2013 engine with faster Turbo's Valvetronic induction and double VANOS putting out an extra 50 HP (450)
and 30more lb /feet (485).. The M6 only makes 15 more lb feet than this engine and has one less gear. These Gran coupes will do a 4.2
0-60 unless you have the 300 pound x drive and it becomes 4.5 seconds. The M6 is only 2/10 faster
Pricing Details for a 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Sedan 650i 4dr Car
Customized True Market Value® Prices
Trade-In
Private Party
Dealer Retail
National Base Price
$71,206
$74,371
$76,758
Optional Equipment
$19,132
$20,174
$23,290
Fine Wood and Leather Door Trim
$817
$862
$995
Leather and Wood Dash Trim
$1,142
$1,204
$1,390
Manual Side Sunshade
$279
$294
$340
Heads Up Display
$1,110
$1,171
$1,351
Power Rear Sunshade
$419
$441
$510
Rear Multi-Zone Climate Control
$423
$446
$515
Alcantara Headliner
$1,522
$1,605
$1,853
LED Headlights
$2,796
$2,948
$3,404
Parking Assist
$1,269
$1,338
$1,544
Wood and Leather Center Console Trim
$1,021
$1,077
$1,243
Surround Sound Audio
$482
$508
$587
Ventilated Front Seats
$338
$357
$412
20 Inch Alloy Wheels
$825
$870
$1,004
M Sport Package
$2,649
$2,739
$3,008
Head-Up Display
$518
$546
$630
Heated Driver's Seat
$124
$131
$151
Leather Center Console Trim
$820
$864
$998
Bang & Olufsen Speakers
$2,347
$2,475
$2,857
Satellite Radio System
$121
$127
$147
Sport/Performance Suspension
$1,110
$1,171
$1,351
Color Adjustment - Black
$188
$196
$203
Regional Adjustment - for Zip Code 70118
$232
$242
$250
Mileage Adjustment - 9,897 miles
$26
$26
$26
Condition Adjustment - Outstanding
$2,004
$2,041
$2,143
Total
$93,360
$97,606
$103,212
Dealer Retail
$105,762
Standard Equipment---------------------------------------------
ENTERTAINMENT HD Radio w/"multicast" FM station reception Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 audio system -inc: radio data system (RDS), auto-store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna, auxiliary input Pre-wire for satellite radio Pre-wire for CD/DVD changer installation iPod & USB adapter 9-speaker hi-fidelity sound system -inc: 205-watt multi-channel digital amplifier, vehicle-specific equalizer, (2) tweeters, (5) midrange speakers, (2) subwoofers Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling -inc: phonebook downloading capabilities EXTERIOR Heated driver door lock White turn signal indicators Adaptive brakelights -inc: 3rd brakelight in upper roof Rear air diffuser Xenon adaptive headlights -inc: dynamic auto-leveling, corona headlight-rings & cornering lights, retractable high-intensity headlight washers, adaptive automatic headlight on/off control Aluminum hood & doors Adaptive brakelights Power-tilting glass panel moonroof w/power sliding roof liner LED foglights Sheet molding compound trunk lid Rain-sensing adjustable-speed windshield wipers Thermoplastic front side fenders Power-adjustable, heated, body-color, power-folding side-view mirrors -inc: automatic dimming function, mirror memory 19" x 8.5" star-spoke light alloy wheels (style 367) -inc: P245/40R19 run-flat all-season tires INTERIOR Vehicle & key memory Power tilt/telescoping 3-spoke multi-function sport leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc: mounted audio controls, cruise controls, Bluetooth controls, automatic tilt-up, memory Power tilt/telescoping 3-spoke multi-function leather-wrapped sport steering wheel -inc: cruise controls, audio controls, Bluetooth controls, automatic tilt-up, memory Front & rear floor mats Exterior temp display -inc: freezing temp alarm Dual front sun visors w/illuminated mirrors Cupholders for front seats Fully finished trunk Instrument cluster w/additional integrated LED display
Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine start when constantly changing electronic code on key fob is not used) Split-folding rear seats Ambiance interior lighting Remote & central locking -inc: selective unlocking, double-lock feature (programmed at authorized BMW center) Rear window defroster Anti-theft alarm system -inc: keyhead remote operation, interior motion detector Multi-contour 20-way power-adjustable front bucket seats -inc: articulated upper backrest, adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support, active head restraints w/adjustable side support, driver & front passenger seat memory iDrive system -inc: on-board computer & controller, (8) programmable memory buttons Navigation system -inc: 10.2" display, voice feedback, voice-command system, Real Time Traffic Info, online info services Expanded check control vehicle monitor system Automatic climate control -inc: separate left/right temperature & air distribution controls, automatic air recirculation, micro-filter ventilation system w/replaceable active-charcoal filters Driver & front passenger 4-way lumbar support Comfort Access keyless entry w/multi-function remote control for security alarm system, remote trunk opening, panic feature Power windows -inc: front & rear key-off & "one-touch" up & down operation, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, closing from exterior lock Nappa leather upholstery w/sun-reflective technology -inc: seat surfaces, center console, door trim, armrests, front headrests, rear outboard headrests, gear shift lever boot Dynamic cruise control Integrated 3-button universal garage door opener Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Fine line oak wood interior trim MECHANICAL Engine start/stop button 8-speed sport automatic transmission -inc: automatic sport & manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) 8-speed sport automatic transmission -inc: Driving Dynamics Control, automatic sport & manual shift modes, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters Dual trapezoidal exhaust outlets M sport suspension Automatic start/stop function Aluminum front & rear subframes Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers Multi-link rear suspension Front & rear stabilizer bars
Driving dynamics control Sport suspension Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic) variable-ratio power steering Rear wheel drive 4.4-liter, 32-valve 400-hp V-8 engine -inc: TwinPower Turbo technology, high precision direct injection, (4) overhead camshafts, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing 4-wheel ventilated electro-hydraulic disc brakes 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8, 32-valve 445-hp engine -inc: two turbochargers w/variable valve control (Double-VANOS & Valvetronic) & high-precision direct injection Brake energy regeneration to convert kinetic energy into usable electrical power Dynamic damping control Auto start/stop function Double wishbone front suspension PROCESSING-OTHER ** PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT ** SAFETY Tire pressure monitor Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by, dynamic traction control (DTC) Impact sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights, unlocks doors Rear-view camera ISOFIX attachment for child-restraint safety installation Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts Front-seat side-impact airbags Active knee protection airbags 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) -inc: dynamic brake control (DBC) BMW Assist Safety Plan w/Bluetooth wireless technology -inc: (4) years of automatic collision notification, emergency request, enhanced roadside assistance, remote door unlock, stolen vehicle recovery, customer relations, TeleService, Mobile Office features, MyInfo Emergency interior trunk release Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive & active safety features Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats) Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/advanced technology -inc: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment Electric park brake w/automatic hold Park distance control front & rear w/graphic display
EXTENDED FULL NAPPA GLOVE LEATHER INCLUDING DASH ,CENTER CONSOLE,REAR CONSOLE, DOORS AND REAR SILLS, A,B,C PILLARS AND HEADLINER, POWER SUNSHADE FINISHED IN SUEDE LEATHER
REAR PASSENGER 4 ZONE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL
NOTE FULL LEATHER ON DOORS INCLUDING A DOUBLE HAND DONE FRENCH STITCH
0ZCW
3 Stage Heated Seats
0ZDA
Extended Nappa Leather
0ZLS
Luxury Seating Package
0ZMP
M Sport Package
0ZPS
Premium Sound Package
0337
M Sport Package 20" forged alloys
01CA
B & O 16 Speaker Sound
0223
Dynamic Damper Control
02VB
Tire pressure monitor
0319
Blue Tooth Audio with 200Gig
Hard Drive with 20 Gig Music Storage
0322
Comfort Access keyless entry
03AG
Comfort Seating with massage
and Cooled and Heated seats
0423
Alcantara Suede Headliner
0430
Auto-dimming mirrors
0456
Multi-contour seats
0488
Lumbar support
04KS
Contrast Stitching
04ND
Instrument panel with leather and extended leather to doors and trim
04U1
Ceramic Controls
04UR
Ambiance lighting
0508
Park Distance Control
0552
Full Active LED Lights
05AC
Automatic high beams
05F2
Dynamic Cruise Control
0609
Navigation system
0615
Online Information Services
0697
Naviagtion Area coding, North America
with 3D
06AA
BMW TeleServices
06AB
TeleService Control
06NF
Smartphone Integration
06NL
BMW Asst w/enhanced BT & USB
06NR
BMW Apps
06UH
Real Time Traffic Information
06VA
CIC Heads Up Display
08KC
Oil Chg 15,000 miles/24 months
08S4
Variable Light Decoding
08SC
TeleService Activation
08TN
Daytime driving lights
0925
Panoramic Roof
09AA I
Satellite Radio,HD Radio, pod Interface
.
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MOTOR TREND
2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Arrival
Automotive engineers and designers call it the occasional imperative
Automotive engineers and designers call it the occasional imperative. It's a function or attribute that justifies a vehicle's purchase, even though it may be rarely used. The back seats in a 911 give it a fig leaf of practicality, while even the most dedicated urban air-hauler will brag about what he could tow with his F 150
My occasional imperative is four doors and four seats. For the first time in years, Mrs. MacKenzie and I don't need an SUV or even a large sedan. All the kids have left home. I can drive something low-slung, sporty, and selfish. But I still like the idea that friends can ride along with us. I like the idea of a four-door coupe
The purists will scream there's no such thing, though the word coupe, which comes from the French for cut, was originally applied to shortened carriages with a single row of forward-facing seats rather than a specific number of doors. Modern lore credits the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS for making four-door coupes hip, though Detroit played around with the form with four-door pillarless hardtops of the 1950s and '60s, and Britain's Rover tried the idea in the 1960s with its cool P5 Coup'e.
The Gran Coupe looks exactly like a 6 Series coupe with a couple of extra doors, though that's the opposite of what it is.
The Gran Coupe shares structural metal with the 5 Series sedan, along with its wheelbase. It's longer, wider, and lower, but not by as much as it looks; visual tricks help exaggerate the sporty proportions. For example, the dash-to-axle ratio and cowl height are the same as in the 5 Series, but a longer front overhang and more tapered nose suggest otherwise. BMW designers continue the tricks inside as well. New seats mean your butt rides closer to the floor, but the instrument cowl also sits higher on the dash to heighten the sensation of sitting low in the car.
Munich's bean counters love the Gran Coupe because it allows BMW to charge a premium for styling. The base price for "my" 650i Gran Coupe was $87,995, or $24,670 more than a 550i sedan, which has more or less the same running gear. The M Sport Package and 20-inch wheels and sport tires added $5700, the Bang & Olufsen sound system $3700,(Plus a mandatory buy of the Prem upgrade including Sat/HD Radio,i Pod, etc) $950 and Full LED ultra trick Headlights and Luxury Seating packages $1900 and $2400, respectively. With extras including Adaptive Drive, heated front seats, ceramic controls, Heads Up Display , and Extended Marino Leather that includes Dash, Doors,etc. ,and Alacantara Headliner the total came to $112,845, including destination. Let's hope I do use those rear seats, however occasionally
The end result is a MUCH faster, Vastly Better looking and far more dynamic car
than the long term, and much slower 550i.
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Comparison:
Audi S7 vs. BMW 650i Gran Coupe vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS550
The Day Passion Met Precision: Three of the Most Soulful Cars on the Road Just Happen to be German
Meet Goldilocks, aka the BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe. "This is what the F10 5 Series should have been from day one," opined Evans. "Forget this Gran Coupe nonsense -- just call this thing the 5 Series and let the current car quietly fade from memory." Scott went on to say that this "may be BMW's best car at the moment." I sure think it is, and have been referring to it as "my favorite BMW" since I first drove it back in August. As much as I like the looks of the Audi S7, there's simply something more seductive about the Gran Coupe. Even Ron agreed. "Highest curb appeal here, and the valets are more likely to put this one up front." More surprising is the Gran Coupe's interior, the best BMW's ever done by several kilometers. From the two-tone leather to the funky B and O drilled , LED aluminum speaker grilles to the ballsy asymmetric center-stack treatment (how can you not love three separate rows of French stitching spreading up and out toward the windshield like some sort of vine?), almost every inch of the car's innards has been crafted to a standard higher than that of any Audi or Mercedes. More important, the Gran Coupe is the first car of its type (four-door coupes) with an interior as radical as its exterior.
Is the Gran Coupe as awesome on our favorite back roads as the S7? Damn close.. "The car has nice moves, but it's just ever so slightly a tad less sharp than the Audi, but thankfully not nearly as plain vanilla styling" said Kiino. However, it's plenty sharp. "Drives smaller than it is," added Evans. "I found it easy to forget how fast I was going and how big this car is, even when I hit a sharp corner. It's a pleasure to drive hard. Nice transitions; very smooth." Like all three competitors, the BMW is AWD. However, to me it felt the most RWD-biased. This car "without " the X Drive(Our favorite due to the weight) weighs a whopping 300 pounds less , which would have made this car much better. I also thought it had the best steering feel, as did Evans. "There's a nice weight to the inputs that feels pretty natural. More important, the steering feel is surprisingly good, especially considering that it's AWD . If this test were just about pure, back-road capability, the S7 would be a tad closer. But as the BMW is about 99.99 percent as capable as the Audi (identical 0.94 max g, too), but offers so much more in desirability, style, craftsmanship, and that all-important X-factor, we're calling it the clear , hands down winner. As stated, there are no perfect cars. But it's very seldom that I find myself so quick to forgive vehicular flaws. With the BMW Gran Coupe, that's absolutely the case. As such, "The Ultimate Driving Machine" just took on a whole new meaning. Rarely in a 3 car shootout have we seen a car so Superior that it should almost be in another class
satellite radio w/1-year subscription, 16-speaker premium
hi-fidelity sound system w/600-watt 9-channel digital amplifier, Digital Sound
Processing (DSP), (2) subwoofers under front seats
19" BMW Individual V-spoke light alloy wheels (style 349)
w/performance tires, full LED lights, shadowline exterior trim, anthracite
Alcantara headliner, Individual door sill finishers, BMW Individual composition,
piano finish black interior trim, full Merino leather upholstery
Note: Selection will require changes to other
options
20" X 8.5" FRONT & 20" X 9.0" REAR DOUBLE-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS
(STYLE 373M)
Note: Selection will require changes to other
options
POWER REAR & SIDE WINDOW SUNSHADES
$1,000 more
$910 Invoice
iPAD,iPHONE OR SMART PHNONE USB CONNECTION
4 BANG AND OLEFSUN REAR DECK SPEAKERS(NOT TO BE HAD ON CONVERTIBLE)
MASAGING SEATS PART OF $2,400 LUXURY SEAT PACKAGE
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL
MOTORIZED BANG AND OLEFSUN LED BACKLIGHT CENETER TWEETER/MIDRANGE
BACK UP CAMERA HIDDEN IN REAR RONDEL
2013 HAS THE all new low restriction exhaust foe m package cars only
LED HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND FOGLIGHTS
Technology of the new Twin Turbo Direct Injection V8
BMW’s new N63, 4.4-litre twin-turbo, direct injected mill, the same engine being released iin the 750i. With 298Kw/400hp and a hefty 450 pound /feet of torque
THE 2011-12 ONLY HYBRID RECEIVE THE 2013 SPECIFICATION 440 HP/485 torque
V8 Plus the 25 HP electric motor for extra acceleration with 120 torque
BMW's twin-SCROLL turbo 4.4L V8 has been a rousing success, with nothing less than a Wards 10 Best Engines award sitting in its trophy case. The praise is understandable and well-deserved, as the engine uses a combination of forced induction and direct injection to serve up a torque curve that's far beefier and flatter than what should be expected from a engine of its size.
BMW put its latest jewel on display at the 20013 Detroit Auto Show, and we snapped some shots of it to give you an idea of why this engine is so special. We've included those photos in one of our galleries, and below the fold, we've thrown in a few observations.
Undoubtedly, the most unique feature of the 4.4L TT is the packaging of the turbochargers in the valley between the cylinder banks.
This is made possible by the swapping of the intake and exhaust ports in the cylinder heads, with the exhaust now exiting towards the middle. This allows the turbochargers to be mounted in the valley with minimal plumbing, which means less bulk, lower weight and better efficiency.
Immediately after exiting the turbochargers, the exhaust gases enter the catalysts. It's important to keep the cats as close as possible, as the exhaust carries heat that is required for the converters' operation.
Packaging the cats in this location underneath the hood must present some interesting insulation challenges!
Instead of expensive variable-vane technology, each turbo makes use of fixed geometry and relatively simple wastegates.
Each compressor is fed via a black oval-shaped duct, as shown above.
Between the compressor outlet and the intake manifolds lie a pair of air-to-water intercoolers, one for each bank. Such an intercooler reduces packaging volume and tract length compared to a top- or front-mounted air-to-air heat exchanger.
Immediately downstream of the intercoolers lie a pair of electronically-controlled throttle bodies.
Below each centrally-located coil-on-plug (COP) assembly resides the direct injector, along with the feed lines and fuel rail. It's presumed that piezoelectric injectors are employed here, which are fast enough to allow several injection events per combustion cycle.
Each fuel rail gets its own fuel-pressure regulator. The operating system of this system is yet unknown, but we're guessing that it's similar to the 200 bar (3000 PSI) that is used in the engine's direct-injection predecessors.
Dished pistons are used to lower the compression ratio, with a compact ring package to reduce crevice volume and frictional losses.
The net effect is a peak of 450 HP, with 485 lb-ft of torque(ONLY15 LESS TAHN THE M6!!) delivered between 1750 and 4500 RPM. In a sport sedan such as the 7 Series, this engine will likely erase fond memories of the musclecar era, and placed in the lightweight 6 series,(Non X Drive Only) you have a car faster than the old M6
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Participants in the annual LA Design Challenge always manage to come up with edgy, wacky designs for future vehicles, but with a theme of "Biomimicry and Mobility: 2025" this year's crop of cars might be the quirkiest we've ever seen. As usual, automotive designers from around the world participated in this year's competition, and all the designs will all be unveiled next week during the LA Auto Show with a winner being announced on November 21. Chinese automakers made a strong showing with Qoros, SAIC Motor, JAC Motors (the company responsible for the Ford F-150 clone) and Changfeng all bringing interesting takes on the biology, human intelligence and sustainability theme. One of the more innovative ideas among these automakers is the Qoros Silk Road System allows autonomous vehicles to drive in packs similar to how ants travel. Speaking of ants, the SAIC Motor Mobiliant (shown above) gets its design from the shape of an ant's body, and, like the insect, it can climb building acting as a personal elevator as well. The JAC Motors design also merges vehicle and building design, while the Changfeng LaBrea inspired by the design of muscle fibers. Other entrants include Subaru and US-based design teams for BMW, Toyota and Mazda. BMW's duo of concepts mimic plant and animal life. The LA Subways concept acts as a submersible, single-person vehicle to take advantage of the LA river, with a shape similar to an Ocean Sunfish. The Sustainable Efficient Exploratory Device (SEED) imitates the shape of a seed pod, and uses propulsion methods inspired by a shark, dragonfly and a water bug. Mazda's Auto Adapt might be the most car-like concept of the bunch, while the Subaru Suba-Roo and the Calty-designed, Toyota e-grus are the most mind-blowingly awesome.
Nobody should be shocked that a big, heavy vehicle like a semi truck takes a longer distance to stop than the average passenger car; it's just basic physics. However, this BMW X5 driver seemingly has a major problem grasping the concept, and it results in some serious damage to the back of his SUV. The whole incident is very confusing to watch. The BMW doesn't even seem to have a reason to slow down before the semi slams into the back of it at fairly high speed. But to make the situation even weirder, the crashes just keep happening again and again. To give the BMW driver a little credit, he appears amazingly calm when surveying the damage afterward. But you have to wonder what this guy was thinking when trying a harebrained move like this. Check out the video to watch the carnage unfold.
BMW is feeling continued good vibes from its recently launched i sub-brand of plug-in vehicles. The German automaker, which started selling its i3 battery-electric vehicle in Europe late last year, is finding better-than-expected demand for both the i3 and the i8 plug-in hybrid, Automotive News Europe says, citing an interview with BMW executive Ian Robertson. The i3 is attracting a lot of new blood, too. Robertson said about 80 percent of new i3 owners were not previously Ultimate Driving Machine loyalists, indicating the curiosity factor for the company's new plug-in models runs high, Robertson says. BMW has sold more than 3,000 i3 vehicles since debuting the model in Europe last November. In April, the company boosted daily production of the i3 from its German factory to about 100 units from 70. Read more from Robertson here. Europe's largest markets for the i3 are the UK, Germany and Norway. In the US, BMW sold 336 i3 vehicles in May, its first month of sales here. The i3 was recently rated to go 81 miles on a single charge when it has an electric engine only. When equipped with gas-powered range-extender, the car can go 72 miles on a single charge and another 78 on gas. Check here for our First Drive impressions of the i3.
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