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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Adjusting the height: electrical
The head restraints on the left and right rear
passenger seats extend automatically
whenever a passenger in the rear seat fastens
his or her safety belt.
In addition, the height of the head r ...
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle operation,
faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be
read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve ...
Apps
At a glance
Certain software applications of a suitable cell
phone can be integrated in the vehicle. These
software applications are displayed on the Control
Display.
Operation can be performe ...