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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Releasing the parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical
malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Secure the vehicle against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake manually, ...
Important features in the engine compartment
1 Washer fluid reservoir
2 Vehicle identification number
3 Jump-starting, negative terminal
4 Jump-starting, positive terminal
5 Coolant reservoir
6 Oil filler neck ...
Eight-speed automatic transmission: sporty, fuel-efficient, and unique in a
compact car
The standard six-speed manual petrol and diesel versions of the new BMW
1-Series offer efficient power transmission and precise gear changes.
The BMW 1-Series is also the only compact car also ava ...