BMW 6 Series (E63)

BMW 6 Series
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	E63 (Coupé) E64 (Convertible)
Production	2003–2010
Assembly	Germany: Dingolfing
Designer	Adrian van Hooydonk[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door coupé (E63) 2-door convertible (E64)
Layout	Rear-wheel drive
Related	BMW 5 Series (E60)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L N52/N53 I6 4.4—4.8 L N62 V8 5.0 L S85 V10 Diesel- turbocharged: 3.0 L M57 I6
Transmission	6-speed ZF S6-37 manual (630Ci / 630i) 6-speed ZF S6-53 manual (645Ci / 650i /M6 (U.S. only)) 6-speed ZF 6HP19 automatic (630Ci / 630i) 6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic (635d / 645Ci / 650i) 6-speed ZF 6HP28 automatic (635d LCI / 650i LCI) 6-speed SMG automated manual (630i / 645Ci / 650i) 7-speed SMG III automated manual (M6)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,374 mm (54.1 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 6 Series (E24) (nameplate)
Successor	BMW 6 Series (F12)

The second generation of the BMW 6 Series consists of the BMW E63 (coupe version) and BMW E64 (convertible version) grand tourers. The E63/E64 generation was produced by BMW from 2003 to 2010 and is often collectively referred to as the E63.

The E63 uses a shortened version of the E60 5 Series chassis and subsequently shares many features. The car initially drew criticism, due to its controversial styling and complicated iDrive system.^[2][3]

The M6 model was introduced in 2005 in coupé and convertible body styles. It is powered by the S85 V10 engine shared with the E60 M5, and most M6s were produced with a 7-speed automated manual transmission ("SMG III").^[4]

In March 2011, the BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13) began production as the successor to the E63.