BMW 635d (2007): first official pictures

By Ben Whitworth

First Official Pictures

02 July 2007 11:08

A diesel GT. Are they mad?

Nope, quite brilliant. BMW has dropped is superb 3.0-litre biturbo diesel into 6-series coupe and convertible to steal a lead on its Jag XK and Maserati GranTurismo rivals to create the first 21st Century diesel-powered grand tourer. The new 635d (coupe, £53,910, convertible £59,600) also ushers in a mid-life refresh for the three-year old 6-series range with subtle changes to the car’s rear, indicators and cabin.

Oh yes. The 635d gets the same twin-turbo diesel as the 335d and 535d models. The straight six gets a new six-speed paddle-shifter and rockets the 635d to 60mph in just 6.3seconds and onto a 155mph limited max speed, while sipping a gallon every 40.9miles and posting an 183g/km CO2 figure. The existing six and eight cylinder petrol models now enjoy BMW’s Efficient Dynamics package to cut consumption and lower emissions. In the 635d it’s arguably the most compelling package yet for this award-winning engine– a powerful and refined cruiser that can travel 600miles on a tank and with its massive turbo-enhanced torque, obliterate pretty much any car in its path.

By Ben Whitworth