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.
Full 2006 SEMA Auto Show Gallery link
2006 SEMA Auto Show Photo Gallery
We've also added more photos to our Paris to Bejing rally photo gallery so be sure to check them out!
Mercedes-Benz Paris to Bejing Photo Gallery
More photos in our show photo galleries...
AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries
Read Article