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2008 BMW 6 Series Coupe
2008 BMW 6 Series Coupe
Six Shooter
The BMW 6 Series Coupe blends sporty dynamics and decadent luxury.
The heart of the BMW 6 Series Coupe is an aluminum, 4.8-liter V8 engine that’s also shared with the 750i and the 550i sedans. This V8 generates 360 horsepower. The BMW 6 Series Coupe is quicker than the sedans with the same engine because it’s lighter.
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A six-speed manual transmission is standard. A six-speed “Steptronic” automatic with manual-shift capability is optional at no extra cost, as is a six-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox with paddles behind the steering wheel to change gears. The clutch is automatically engaged during gear shifts, so there is no clutch pedal.
The standard Dynamic Stability Control system, which automatically adjusts the brakes and throttle when sensors detect a skid, includes a number of cutting-edge braking functions. Brake Standby reacts when the driver suddenly lifts a foot off the accelerator, anticipating hard braking, and moves the brake pads against the rotors. Start-Off Assistant automatically engages the brakes on an incline to prevent the car from rolling back when the driver releases the brake pedal to depress the accelerator.
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The optional Active Steering system allows for lightning-quick turns in city driving, but it lends an artificial feel that purists might not like.
The BMW 6 Series Coupe has a taut suspension that endows it with sportier handling than the 5 Series midsize sedan on which the coupe is based. A Dynamic Driving Control system allows drivers to engage a sport mode for quicker throttle response and reduced steering boost, as well as more aggressive shifts with the automatic or sequential-shift transmissions. The standard Active Roll Stabilization keeps the car from leaning too much through fast turns.
The interior is comfortable up front, though not as spacious as the large exterior dimensions suggest. The back seat is cramped and suited for kids or backpacks.
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Options are pricey and include radar-based adaptive cruise control and a head-up display, which projects the vehicle’s speed and other information onto the windshield. The BMW 6 Series Coupe comes with the controversial iDrive, which confusingly combines various systems like the climate control, navigation and audio functions into an array operated via a single knob.
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Is the BMW 6 Series Coupe for You?
| Buy the 6 Series Coupe if | You want to stand out; fuel economy isn’t a priority; you have a 5 Series or other midsize luxury sedan and want to downsize to a sleeker two-door. |
| Keep Looking if | You need seating for four or five (or any number of adults above two, actually) and a spacious trunk; you’re looking for a more extreme machine, in which case you should spring for the M6, a Maserati or an AMG Mercedes-Benz. |
| Who Fits? | Eight-way power adjustable front seats with four-way lumbar support comfortably accommodate drivers and front passengers of all sizes; the backseat of the BMW 6 Series Coupe is best used for small children or light cargo. |
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