Engine: 4.8-liter dohc 32v V8

Engine Options: 4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic with Steptronic; 6-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG)

Standard Safety Equipment: two-stage front-impact airbags; front seat side-impact airbags; front safety belt tensioners and force limiters; automatic-locking retractors on all safety belts and Isofix attachments for child restraint seats; Dynamic Stability Control skid-management electronics; ABS with electronic brake proportioning and dynamic brake control; BMW Assist telematics with automatic collision notification and SOS button

Optional Safety Equipment: head protection airbags (standard on coupe); rollover protection system (standard on convertible)

Basic Warranty: 4 years/ 50,000 miles

Assembled In: Dingolfing, Germany

Model Tested: BMW 645Ci Coupe ($71,800)

Standard Equipment: automatic dual-zone climate control with micron air filter; Dakota leather upholstery; moonroof; rain-sensing wipers; Park Distance Control obstacle sensing front and rear with graphic display; heated windshield washer jets; AM/FM/CD with 8 speakers; voice command system; power windows with one-touch operation; 12-way power driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar; three-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors; power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function controls; universal garage door opener; cruise control; Dynamic Driving Control with normal and sport modes; flat tire monitor

Options as Tested: Sport Package ($1,800) includes sport seats, 19-inch sport wheels with performance run-flat tires and Shadowline high-gloss exterior trim; Active Steering ($1,250)

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax: 1000

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 360 @ 6300

Torque: 360 @ 3400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 16/23

Wheelbase: 109.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.2/73.0/54.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.3/62.7 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 2+2 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.3/NA/42.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.5/NA/30.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 13.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3814 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 245/40WR19 / 275/35WR19 run-flat performance

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS Dynamic Stability Control, electronic brake proportioning, dynamic brake control

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons