Updated: 2008 BMW 6-series facelift

BMW’s 6-series has gone in for a facelift for the 2008 model year, receiving minor revisions to the exterior and several new additions to the engine range. Key styling differences is the wider air intake, new LED indicators, and the positioning of the third brake light onto the rear spoiler.

Inside, changes are kept to a minimum with the range getting new trim options, a more ergonomic rubber mount for the iDrive, and Sun Reflective Technology for the leather seats in the Cabrio. Most of the changes have been reserved for the car’s mechanicals with the introduction of the latest Efficient Dynamics fuel saving technology.

Another first for the model will be the introduction of the 635d to the lineup, sporting BMW’s potent twin-turbo diesel 3.0L six mated to a six-speed auto gearbox. Peak output of 282hp and 580Nm of torque should see the diesel GT reach 100km/h from rest in 6.3 seconds all the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. The most impressive result, however, is the fuel consumption figure of just 6.9L per 100km.

Also joining the lineup will be an updated version of the 630i packing a direct-injection 3.0L mill. Output is 270hp and 320Nm of torque, which should see the 0 to 100km/h dash completed in around 6.2 seconds. As for the other models, the 4.8L V8 in the 650i remains unchanged as does the 5.0L V10 in the M6.



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