Performance Review: BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 6 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular BMW 6 Series has a 4395cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 6 Series shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 6 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1870 kgs (4122 lbs) this makes the BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 6 Series shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4395cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 6 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch (262.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 6 Series.

The BMW 6 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 237.4 bhp per ton and 256.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 6 Series competing with the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch (262.4 bhp per ton) or the 2017 BMW 3 Series M3 F80 (262.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 6 Series generating around 256.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (280.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (280.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 6 Series and the 2002 BMW Alpina B10 V8S

When talking about the performance of the BMW 6 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.31 secs @ 102.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 BMW Alpina B10 V8S (13.25 secs), the 2009 Dodge Challenger 5.7 V8 R/T (13.26 secs), and the 2012 Porsche Cayman 2.7l (13.26 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 6 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 BMW 6 Series 650 4.4 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2014 6 Series Rivals List.

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