Vehicle Overview BMW's luxury two-door car, the 6 Series, competes with sports cars like the Jaguar XK, Mercedes-Benz SL and Porsche 911. A V-8 engine is standard, and BMW is one of the few carmakers in the segment to still offer a manual transmission an automatic is also available. The high-performance, 6-Series-based M6 is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. New for 2009 For 2009, a new Sport Package adds a redesigned hood and a revised exhaust system with chrome tailpipes. Besides paint and interior color adjustments, there are few other changes. The 6-Series' lightweight construction makes ample use of aluminum and composite materials. An electronic stability system is standard. At the touch of a button, the two-level system alters steering and allows the transmission to hold gears longer. Exterior The coupe is long, low and wide and features a sculptured power-dome hood. At about 190 inches long, it's similarly proportioned to the XK the SL and 911 are a bit shorter. Standard features include: Swiveling bi-xenon headlights 18-inch alloy wheels 19-inch alloys, dark chrome exhaust and a reshaped hood (Sport Package) Standard tilting panorama glass roof (coupes) Retractable rear window (convertible) Power soft-top (convertible) Interior Up to four occupants can fit inside the 2+2 coupe and the convertible. BMW's iDrive system uses a console knob to control multiple comfort and convenience functions. The system includes six favorite buttons that can save radio stations, navigation locations or phone numbers. Standard full-leather interior, including seats and dashboard 12-way power seats (14-way power in convertible) Standard navigation system Standard eight-speaker CD stereo Optional Logic7 13-speaker system (11 speakers in convertible) with full iPod/MP3 compatibility Optional sport seats with adjustable thigh supports (Sport Package) Optional heated seats Under the Hood A 4.8-liter V-8 is standard BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox, offered in early editions of the 6 Series, has been dropped. 360 horsepower, 360 pounds-feet of torque Standard six-speed manual transmission Optional six-speed automatic with paddle shifters Rear-wheel drive Safety Most safety features are standard, but a few high-tech ones are optional. Standard active head restraints Standard antilock brakes Standard traction control and electronic stability system Eight airbags (coupe) including front knee, chest, side-impact and side curtain airbags Six airbags (convertible) including front knee, chest and side-impact airbags Pop-up rollover bars (convertible) Adaptive brake lights illuminate brighter under heavy braking Optional lane-departure warning system Optional adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability in heavy traffic used cars new jersey , used bmw new jersey , car dealerships in avenel nj , cars.com , emg auto sales avenel nj , usedcars.com , woodbridge car dealers , new jersey used , highline used cars , car dealership in new jersey , cars for sale , craigslist cars , dealer financing , used cars in new jersey , used cars in new york , usedcars.com , 07 used cars , 2nd hand lease cars nj , affordable used cars , any cars for sale , auction , auction cars for sale , auction cars for sale new jersey , auto auctions , auto sales new jersey dealer , auto show , autos.com , new jersey auto auction , avenel used cars 07001 , new jersey used car dealerships , buy repossessed cars , buying used cars , car auctions , car dealer in new jersey , cars for 2000 , cars sale , cars sel.nj , certified used cars for sale , craigslist cars for sale , dealers auto auction , ebay cars , ebay used cars for sale , auction prices .