BMW 635d Coupe and Cabriolet
December 31st, 1969
Update: Click here for official BMW 6-series facelift details.
BMW will be adding its twin-turbo 3.0L diesel engine to both the 6-series coupe and convertible, with the new car set to wear 635d badges. The output of the 286hp six-cylinder motor will enable the big coupe to reach 100km/h from rest in around 6 seconds, all the way to an electronically controlled speed limit of 250km/h.
The rationale behind the 635d is a strange one. Why would buyers after luxurious sporting coupes go for an economic diesel motor? Further, the release of the new diesel 6 will coincide with the launch of a new 163hp diesel version of the 3-series convertible, being offered initially in 320cd guise.
BMW’s 3.0L diesel is one of the best engines of its kind in the world, but many purists agree that a diesel engine does not belong in a coupe. However, given the performance numbers, does it really matter? Still it’s unlikely that the diesel 6-series will be for sale in the US.
Update: Click here for official BMW 6-series facelift details.
BMW will be adding its twin-turbo 3.0L diesel engine to both the 6-series coupe and convertible, with the new car set to wear 635d badges. The output of the 286hp six-cylinder motor will enable the big coupe to reach 100km/h from rest in around 6 seconds, all the way to an electronically controlled speed limit of 250km/h.
The rationale behind the 635d is a strange one. Why would buyers after luxurious sporting coupes go for an economic diesel motor? Further, the release of the new diesel 6 will coincide with the launch of a new 163hp diesel version of the 3-series convertible, being offered initially in 320cd guise.
BMW’s 3.0L diesel is one of the best engines of its kind in the world, but many purists agree that a diesel engine does not belong in a coupe. However, given the performance numbers, does it really matter? Still it’s unlikely that the diesel 6-series will be for sale in the US.
BMW 635d Coupe and Cabriolet
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BMW will be adding its twin-turbo 3.0L diesel engine to both the 6-series coupe and convertible, with the new car set to wear 635d badges. The output of the 286hp six-cylinder motor will enable the big coupe to reach 100km/h from rest in around 6 seconds, all the way to an electronically controlled speed limit of 250km/h.
The rationale behind the 635d is a strange one. Why would buyers after luxurious sporting coupes go for an economic diesel motor? Further, the release of the new diesel 6 will coincide with the launch of a new 163hp diesel version of the 3-series convertible, being offered initially in 320cd guise.
BMW’s 3.0L diesel is one of the best engines of its kind in the world, but many purists agree that a diesel engine does not belong in a coupe. However, given the performance numbers, does it really matter? Still it’s unlikely that the diesel 6-series will be for sale in the US.
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy Jeff Curtis #1, Posted: 12/15/2006
Why call it a 635d, shouldn't it be a 630d? The prurists need to be more open mineded. Once they drive one they will be converted unless they are zelots. More torque at more usable rpms, all the power, and it gets good fuel milage to boot. What's not to like? Diesels have come a long way. They are now as powerful, have more torque, and are quieter than a gasser. Better fuel ecomomy and longer engine life are just perks. I hope that BMW will be bringing diesels to NA. It will help improve the image of diesels in general.
By Jus #2, Posted: 2/23/2007
It's called the 635d because it's the twin-turbo engine. The single turbo engine would have been called the 630d, as per the 5-series...
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