The BMW 6 Series is a range of grand tourers produced by German luxury automobile manufacturer BMW. It was first introduced in 1977 as a 630CS and went through several generations until its discontinuation in 2019.
First Generation (E24) (1977-1987)
- Based on the E23 7 Series platform
- Powered by M30 straight-six engines, with outputs ranging from 122 to 184 horsepower
- Featured a fixed roof and pop-up headlights
- Available as a coupe or convertible
Second Generation (E32) (1987-1994)
- Larger and more luxurious than its predecessor
- Powered by M30 and M62 straight-six engines, with outputs ranging from 173 to 286 horsepower
- Featured a larger cabin and improved handling
- Available as a coupe or convertible
Third Generation (E38/640i, E65) (2003-2019)
- Marked the return of the 6 Series after a 15-year hiatus
- Powered by inline-six and V8 engines from BMW's M division, with outputs ranging from 255 to 547 horsepower
- Featured a larger cabin, improved handling, and innovative design elements such as pop-up headlights and gull-wing doors on some models
- Available as a coupe or convertible
Key Features
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Manual or automatic transmissions available
- Variety of engine options, including inline-six and V8 powerplants
- Luxurious interior with premium materials and amenities
- Advanced safety features such as traction control and stability systems
Discontinuation
- The 6 Series was discontinued in 2019 after a 16-year production run
- Replaced by the BMW 8 Series, which shares some design elements but is otherwise a new model
- Final model year featured a facelifted design, improved performance, and updated technology
