BMW 640: review, specifications and photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The sixth series coupe version closely resembles the slightly lengthened fourth series. The difference is a rounded hood, as well as a different shape of the radiator grilles. For 42 years, 3 generations of coupes have been produced, as well as restyling of each of them.

Specifications

Modification of the BMW 640 (coupe) is present only in the body version of the F13: both restyled and pre-styling.

	640dx	640ix	640dx R	640ix Р
Power, HP	313	320	313	320
Gearbox	8 aut.	8 aut.	8 aut.	8 aut.
Motor displacement, cm3	3000	3000	3000	3000
Year of production	2011	2011	2015	2015

The prefix "P" denotes a restyled version. Prefix "X" - version with all-wheel drive. A photo of the BMW 640 is presented in this material.

Overview

The latest model of the 6 series has appearedpublic in 2017 and was named G32. It is made according to all the canons of BMW, namely, conspicuous headlights with LED backlighting, as well as framed on top with a luminous eyeliner. The radiator grille is similar to the grille of all BMW models released after 2015. Under the license plate is a trapezoid-shaped air intake covered with a plastic mesh.

The new versions of the BMW 640 received a memorable design and became very different from their previous versions. But he still has his aerodynamic appearance, despite the fact that he has considerable dimensions.

BMW 640 is a sports car produced both in the back of a two-door and four-door coupe and in the back of a convertible. The car is over five meters long, 190 centimeters wide and 153 centimeters high. Ground clearance is 14 centimeters. Due to the low ground clearance, the car has excellent stability and handling even at high speed. But patency is out of the question. Here she is limping.

The trunk is quite voluminous, as for a coupe, has a volume of 610 liters. This is enough for a small family trip, all the things of each passenger will fit. And for everyday single use, this volume is more than enough. But if even 610 liters is not enough, you can expand the rear row of seats, and then the volume will increase to 1800 liters.

As for the technical components, depending on the version of the BMW 640 is equipped with one of four engines. Basic equipment includesa 2000 cc engine³ and 313 horsepower. On more top-end versions, a 3000 cm3 engine ^{3 is installed, the power of which can reach 340 horsepower. The maximum speed of a car with such an engine is 250 km / h. Up to a hundred BMW 640 accelerates in 5.5 seconds. The choice of engine version depends on the personal preferences of the buyer.}

As for the BMW 640 GT version, it has the Grand Coupe prefix. This car can be called a four-door hatchback, although it is slightly larger in size than the fifth series - 10 centimeters wide. The engines of the GT version are the same as those of the fifth series, as is the suspension. But in addition, you can order an air suspension, which is placed on the version of the seventh series.

The interior is a complete copy of the new M5 F90, except for the absence of red paddles on the steering wheel. A new transmission mode has appeared - "Comfort +". The same is present in the seventh series. GT logos appeared on the side of the door handles. The climate control on the rear row of passengers is dual-zone.

If there is not enough space in the trunk, you can expand the rear row, thereby increasing its volume. An additional option is the electrically adjustable tilt of the rear seats. But most owners of the standard 610 liters are more than enough.

Reviews

Thanks to its rounded body, the car has excellent aerodynamics, which attracted many motorists. In addition, the machine has a number of pluses:

• appearancevehicle;
• low fuel consumption;
• interior design;
• comparatively low price;
• handling;
• aerodynamics;
• quality of materials and workmanship.

Cons include the following:

• high cost of maintenance and parts;
• the cost of a car in the secondary market is practically the same as the cost of a car from the salon;
• high oil consumption;
• headlights often sweat;
• poor cross-country ability due to low ground clearance;
• weak suspension.

Conclusion

This series is not the most popular among all BMW series, but is also popular among motorists. It is a sports car, but thanks to its elongated body, it is very comfortable and roomy. It stands out from the crowd of serial Korean cars both for its appearance and technical components.