2007 BMW 6 Series Convertible (E64) 635d 6AT RWD (286 HP)

Vehicle Overview

BMW introduced a facelifted version for the second generation of the 6 Series in 2007, even though there were little things to do with this grand tourer vehicle.

When the German carmaker introduced the second generation of the 6 Series in 2004 after a 14 years hiatus, BMW’s fans were more than happy. The coupe was launched in 2003, and the open-top version appeared at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show the following year. Its design was controversial, and everybody expected a significant change in the facelifted version that came in 2007. And yet, they were minimal.

The facelifted version came with slightly different headlights and a new bumper that featured thicker angled slats on its air dam. But the back of the car raised the most eyebrows with its downward lines and the small, corner-mounted taillights. Adding the third brake light into the trunk’s lid was not enough to improve things. Not even the redesigned bumper fitted with broader reflecting materials could. But still, the open-top version benefited from four power windows and a generous power roof that could’ve been retracted under a lid between the rear bench and the trunk.

One of the most important upgrades on the interior was the gear selector, which was not a slider anymore and followed a sequential pattern. In addition, the gear stick looked more like a golf club than a standard shifter. Furthermore, the i-Drive infotainment unit received an upgrade, and later on, in 2009, it got an even better system.

Under the hood, the carmaker introduced a turbo-diesel powerplant, especially for the European market. Its high torque and excellent fuel efficiency made some purists forget it was an oil burner. The base model, a 3.0 gasoline-fueled engine, gained more power, and a 4.4-liter V8 powerplant was added to the list.