Under the Hood
The 640i is powered by a 315-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Its peak torque rating is 332 pounds-feet. BMW cites a zero to 60 mph time of 5.5 seconds for both the coupe and convertible. The standard eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles.
Other standard features include computer-controlled adaptive shock absorbers and Driving Dynamics Control, which allows the driver to adjust the ride quality, accelerator response, power-steering assist level and automatic transmission behavior.
Optional mechanical upgrades include active stabilizer bars and active steering, the latter of which adds rear-wheel steering to the earlier generation's variable-ratio front steering system.
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The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during attempts
t ...
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in a storage compartment
on the right side in the cargo area.
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life.
Check the expiration ...
The concept
The automatic engine start-stop function helps
save fuel. The system switches off the engine
during a stop, e. g., in a traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. ...