2012 BMW 650i - CNET
I admit to being enough of a fan of the original BMW 6-series that I spent thousands of dollars trying to maintain a basket case of a 633CSi for a few years. Hampered by regulations concerning trunk lid and taillight height, the back end of that 6-series looked like it had an unsightly growth. The 2012 BMW 650i coupe reviewed by CNET showed much cleaner lines with a solid GT look. The trunk lid rises higher than on the original 6-series shark, but it at least looks like a part of the car. From the driveline to the dashboard, from the suspension to the cruise control, BMW takes advantage of technology. As in many of its other cars, BMW uses technology to let the 650i exhibit different personalities. A rocker switch on the console takes it through Sport plus, Sport, Comfort, and Comfort plus modes, each affecting engine, suspension, and steering response. Sport mode is where the 650i really comes into its own, letting it take corners at surprising speeds with flat rotation. Pushing it up to Sport plus merely turns off the car's traction control. Comfort mode detunes the throttle response significantly and loosens up the suspension. Source: www.cnet.com
