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A new breed of GT
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Reviews homepage -> BMW reviews -> 2008 BMW 635d Sport -> Sport technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.3

Urban mpg: 30.7
Extra urban mpg: 50.4
Combined mpg: 40.9
CO2 (g/km): 183


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4820
Height (mm): 1374
Width (mm): 1855
Wheelbase (mm): 2780
Front track (mm): 1558
Rear track (mm): 1596
Cargo volume (litres): 450
Gross weight (kg): 2100
Kerb weight (kg): 1725
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 70


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Straight-six diesel engine with twin sequential turbocharging. Mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: DDE 6.2.6 management system. Emissions controlled to EU IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2993
Compression ratio: 17.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.00 x 90.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (24-valve).
Max. power (bhp): 282 at 4400 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 427 at 1750 rpm

Transmission: 1st: 4.171:1
2nd: 2.340:1
3rd: 1.521:1
4th: 1.143:1
5th: 0.867:1
6th: 0.691:1
Reverse: 3.403:1
Final drive ratio: 3.154:1

Gear ratios:
Six-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles. Rear-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint tiebar spring strut axle, aluminium; compensation of transverse forces; anti-dive.

Rear: Integral-IV multi-arm axle, aluminium; multi-dimensional suspension with anti-squat and anti-dive.

Steering: Rack and pinion power assisted Servotronic steering system.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.40

Brakes: Single-piston swing-calliper vented disc brakes all round. Front: 348 x 36mm. Rear: 345 x 24mm. DSC, DTC including ABS, CBC, DBC, ASC, MSR.

Wheels: 7.5J x 17-inch alloy as standard. 19-inch alloys fitted to test car.

Tyres: 245/50 R17 99W RSC as standard. 19-inch wheels fitted to test car.







 

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