Subtle changes distinguish the 2008 BMW premium performance 650i Coupe, and 650i Convertible from last year’s model. Both editions come with a 360 horsepower, 4.8-liter Valvetronic V-8, backed by one of three heavy-duty 6-speed transmissions: conventional manual, STEPTRONIC automatic or Sequential Manual Gearbox. New for ’07 is an even softer, more supple Pearl leather upholstery for the 2+2 cockpit. Standard 6 Series wheel/tire equipment encompasses 18-inch cast-alloy hubs and run-flat performance tires. Included in the Sport Package are 19-inch wheels and run-flat W-rated performance-type, sometimes referred to as “summer” tires. Without a need for a spare, the Series’ generous trunk capacity offers 13.0 cubic feet for the Coupe; 12.4 cu ft. for the Convertible with top up, and 10.6 cu ft. lowered. Two mechanically deployable rollbars are concealed by the head restraints on the droptop model. A new standard feature on the 6-Series is Real Time Traffic Information, and the BMW Assist Safety Plan includes a 4-year membership instead of the previous 1-year.

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