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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General information
Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the onboard computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this informat ...
Electromechanical steering increases agility and comfort
The driving enjoyment, agility and comfort are also down to an accurate
steering system which always gives the driver precise feedback. The typical BMW
rear-wheel-drive setup, which eliminates tor ...
Storage compartments inside the vehicle
Compartments are located next to the steering column, on the doors and
in the center console.
Coupe: clothes hooksThere are clothes hooks in the rear.
Items of clothing hung from the hooks must n ...