The price of a BMW 650i convertible class is comparable to the cost of an apartment in a residential area of Moscow - more than 4.5 million rubles. That is the price of the largest and most expensive convertible in the model range of the Bavarian brand - the top-end BMW cabriolet 650i with a turbocharged “eight” power of 407 horsepower and an 8-speed automatic.
This is a large 4-seater with a soft folding roof. But what in exchange for their millions gets the owner of the open six - a luxury car for weekend trips or a sports car for every day? Firstly, he gets a very fast unit: the capabilities of a 407-horsepower engine are always and everywhere, and from a place to 100 km / h our hero accelerates in just 5 seconds. A powerful pickup is already felt from one and a half thousand revolutions, it continues almost until the cutoff. At the same time, a driver of locomotive torque of 600 Nm is available on almost the entire range. The chassis of the new "six" mechatronic.
It has 4 movement options: Comfort, Normal, Sport and Sport +. In accordance with the choice of the driver, the electronics will adjust the sensitivity of the trigger, the sharpness of the steering, the stiffness of the shock absorbers, the gear shift algorithm and the threshold of the stabilization system. In any of these modes, the steering wheel in turns will be filled with juicy effort, handling, especially in Sport mode, is almost flawless. Why almost? Because the reactions of the car feel heavy, because the new BMW 650i has become larger than its predecessor and heavier by almost a centner. Its mass is now nearly 2 tons.
The car's suspension smooths out small defects in asphalt, but it lacks elasticity. Driving bumps is accompanied by unpleasant bumps, and 20-inch wheels suffer from almost every hole. Maybe slow down and enjoy the luxury and sophistication that the Bavarians gave us?
Inside, the convertible looks really luxurious: white and black leather, wood inserts, expensive plastic. The driver's seat with numerous electrical adjustments is very comfortable. The seats have heating, ventilation and even a massager. But with jet riding, I would like to have a more pronounced lateral support.
We will not talk too much about the optional set, we will only say that there is everything for comfortable movement. By cabriolet standards, the BMW 650i is a fairly practical car. Two adults can fit in the back. Of course, this is not a spacious "seven", but you can go. You can ride the Six even in winter, because a three-layer roof does not allow cold to enter the cabin even in 30-degree frost. One press of a button in the cabin, and after 19 seconds the roof will hide in the bowels of the trunk. It takes 25 seconds to lift it back.
The BMW 650i has an iDrive multimedia system with a projection display, a circular viewing system and even door closers. And this car can even park on its own. The convertible has an automatic parallel parking system that operates at speeds up to 35 km / h, when the distance to a number of parked cars is no more than one and a half meters.
And what is the result? For a sports car, the sixth series cabriolet turned out to be too heavy and prohibitively luxurious. This BMW is not designed for the racetrack. And to enjoy the trip, a herd of 400 “horses” is not necessary at all. The open six is a car from a slightly different life, although in Moscow you can also enjoy the BMW 650i. All you need is summer and good weather. The cost of the car has already been mentioned, however, we repeat that for the top-end BMW 650i the price is 140 thousand dollars. Do not be surprised at the price, because the car is designed for its wealthy audience. It should be noted that the cost is for the 2012 BMW 650i.