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.
See also:
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
than three months. ...
Traffic bulletins on the map
General information
"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication
on the control display is switched to shades of
gray. This enables a better view of the traffic
bulletins. Day/nig ...
Rear seat heating
Rear seat heating
Switching on
Press the button once for each
temperature
level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi ...