Under the hood
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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or 
repair operations on your vehicle without 
the required, professional technical training. If 
you are unfamiliar with the specifications to be 
observed, only have work carried out on your 
vehicle by a BMW center or a workshop which 
works with personnel trained in accordance 
with BMW specifications. Otherwise there is a 
danger of damage and associated safety risks if 
this work is performed improperly.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever located under the left side of the 
instrument panel.
Opening
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard 
to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the 
hood is clear, as otherwise injuries may 
result.
If you see any signs that the hood is not com-
pletely closed while you are driving your vehicle, 
you should stop at once and close it securely.< 
Technical data
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Technical data
Engine specifications
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads 
or the gross vehicle weight.
 645Ci
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in/cmµ268.4/4,398
8
Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm325
6,100
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm 
rpm 330/450
3,600
 645Ci Coupe 645Ci Convertible
Curb weight 
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission/SMGlbs./kg
3,781/1,715
3,792/1,7204,178/1,895
4,189/1,900
Approved gross weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmission/SMGlbs./kg
4,619/2,095
4,630/2,1004,960/2,250
4,971/2,255
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,271/1,030 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,513/1,140 2,778/1,260
Luggage compartment capacity
Convertible: with convertible top com-
partment floor up, refer to page34cu ft/l  15.9/450
–10.6/300
12.4/350