BMW 650i Cabrio

BMW 6 series 2007 4.8 petrol description

Cabrio BMW 650i Cabrio has been produced from September, 2007 to January, 2011. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.8 litres, which produces power of 367 horsepower on 6300 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 6 sērija 2007 - 2011 version and torque 490 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 6 series 4.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

BMW 650i Cabrio has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 650i Cabrio accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 650i Cabrio fuel consumption is 12.9 litres per 100km (7.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 19.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also BMW 6 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 650i Cabrio AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 11.7 litres per 100 km.
BMW 6 series 2007

BMW 650i Cabrio technical data

Model: BMW 650i Cabrio
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2007. September ... 2011. January 
Engine: 4799 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 310 g/km
Power: 367 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 490 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.9 (combined) 19.1 (urban) 9.3 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.82m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.37m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 300 litres
Trunk max capacity: 350 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2250 kg

BMW 650i Cabrio engine N62B48TU

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 4799 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 93 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.3 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 650i Cabrio oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 13.8 litres (14.6 quarts)
Power 355 - 367 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 475 - 490 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 7 sērija

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 6 series cabrio [2007 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 630i Cabrio

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 272 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 630i Cabrio 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW 635d Cabrio 3.0 Diesel 286 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW 650i Cabrio

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 12.9 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 650i Cabrio

Most powerfull petrol version (367 HP)

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW 6 series 2007 reviews
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