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2004 North American International Auto Show
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Jun 10, 2004 22:35:47 |
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 32 ( -6 -18.75% ) | | Author | Sue Mead |
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Description:
Like Aston Martin, BMW unveiled a convertible version of its newly introduced coupe at the Detroit show.
Dubbed by BMW Board Member Dr. Helmut Panke as "graceful power", the new 6-series model joins the 645Ci coupe for buyers who "desire premium solutions". Both seat four and are powered by a 4.4-liter V8 producing 325-hp and 330-lb.-ft. of torque. Three 6-speed transmissions are available - a manual, an automatic with STEPTRONIC, and a sequential manual gearbox with paddle shifters.
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Features
Debuts
Vehicles introduced
Day One
Initial debuts
Day Two
Show overview
2004 North American Car
and Truck
Ford F-150
Toyota Prius
The Lucky Three
Our Best Bets for Success
Vehicle Debuts
Aston Martin
DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante
BMW
645ci convertible
Chrysler
Slingshot and ME
300C
PT Cruiser & Crossfire convertibles
Dodge
Magnum
Ford
Here come the cars
General Motors
Vette, Solstice and Kappa
Pontiac G6
Honda
Cool dads and the SUT
Infiniti
QX56 and a special G35
Jaguar
S-Type
Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
Land Rover
Range Stormer
Lexus
A new GS and the RX400h
Mercedes
SLR McLaren, Grand Sports Tourer II
Nissan
A new Pathfinder, Frontier and a concept crossover
Scion
A new tC
Toyota
Hybrid Highlander and the FTX Super Truck
Suzuki
Reno
Volkswagen
Concept T and a pocket rocket Golf R32
Volvo
S40
The suspension is all aluminum and works with Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control to produce handling harmony. Active Roll Stabilization keep the convertible vertical in corners, while Active Steering allows for easier parking lot maneuvering and better highway control. Lowering or raising the fully-insulated top can be achieved at speeds up to 20-mph, just as the top of a Porsche 911 can be opened and closed at speed. With the top down, a vertical rear window can be raised that acts as a wind deflector. Inside, customers enjoy luxurious features such as a standard DVD navigation system.
2004 Auto Show Gallery
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