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Engine |
4.4
liter V8 |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
twin
scroll twin turbochargers |
Torque |
502
lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
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560
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127.3 hp per liter |
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0-62 mph |
4.2
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Top Speed |
155
mph (electronically limited) |
(from BMW Press
Release) The new BMW M6. Coupe and Convertible.
• New edition of the BMW
M6 in Coupe and Convertible body variants; generous dose of M
feeling combined with alluring design aesthetics, a luxurious aura,
seating for four and innovative equipment features; high-performance
sports car with superior performance attributes and extremely
exclusive character; BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible both occupy
a unique position in the premium segment of the executive class
thanks to their blend of outstanding dynamics, hallmark M conceptual
harmony and everyday usability; further development of both concepts
breaks new ground with significantly improved efficiency, optimised
controls for individualising the car set-up and a wider variety of
driver assistance systems and infotainment functions available from
BMW ConnectedDrive.
• Visually imposing body design with dynamically elegant lines and
hallmark M athleticism provides an accurate visual showcase for the
car’s high-performance properties; BMW M6 Coupe with strikingly
contoured roof made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP); BMW
M6 Convertible with high-quality soft-top boasting distinctive “fin”
architecture.
• High-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo
technology, consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology,
cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection
and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control; hallmark M power
delivery headlined by instantaneous responsiveness and a sustained
wave of thrust; highest output in the segment; 412 kW/560 hp at
6,000 – 7,000 rpm, maximum torque: 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft)
from 1,500 rpm; maximum engine speed: 7,200 rpm; engine output 10
per cent higher than predecessor models, maximum torque 30 per cent
higher.
• Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds (BMW M6 Coupe) or
4.3 seconds (BMW M6 Convertible); 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 12.6
(13.1) seconds; electronically governed top speed: 250 km/h (155
mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph) with M Driver’s Package.
• Extraordinarily fine balance between performance and fuel
consumption represents major improvement on previous models; average
fuel consumption in the EU test cycle: 9.9 litres per 100 km / 28.5
mpg imp (BMW M6 Coupe) and 10.3 litres per 100 km / 27.4 mpg imp
(BMW M6 Convertible); Auto Start-Stop function and further Efficient
Dynamics technology as standard; fuel consumption of the respective
predecessor models cut by more than 30 per cent.
• Seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic;
automatic gear selection tuned to deliver optimum traction, Launch
Control and Low Speed Assistance; bespoke M gear selector; newly
developed M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles.
• Power sent to the rear wheels; Active M Differential ensures fully
variable distribution of drive between the rear wheels. Result is
optimised traction and directional stability during dynamic lane
changes and when accelerating out of corners.
• High-performance characteristics with outstanding dynamics and
precisely controllable handling, thanks to hallmark M harmony in the
interplay of powertrain and chassis technology, aerodynamics and
weight balance; weight-to-power ratio – BMW M6 Coupe: 3.3 kg/hp (7.3
lb/hp),
BMW M6 Convertible: 3.5 kg/hp (7.7 lb/hp).
• M-specific chassis with bespoke front and rear axle kinematics;
M-specific Dynamic Damper Control as standard; DSC stability control
incl. M Dynamic Mode; M Servotronic steering; body strengthening
using special panels; lightweight compound high-performance braking
system; available as an option are newly developed, globally unique
M carbon-ceramic brakes with optimum resistance to fade and wear,
and lower weight.
• Engine responses, M Servotronic mapping, Drivelogic shift program,
DSC mode, damper characteristics and information shown on the
Head-Up Display can be programmed individually; two M Drive buttons
on the steering wheel can be used to store and call up individually
configured
car set-up options.
• Body design with classical BMW Coupe/Convertible proportions,
customary sporty yet elegant BMW 6 Series looks and typical M
sporting edge; special M design features provide an accurate visual
representation of the car’s technical profile and performance;
three-section, strikingly modelled lower air intake with
aerodynamically optimised flaps; new M kidney grille with black
double slats; flared wheel arches; hallmark M gills with integrated
direction indicator bars; aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors
and side skirts; BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line; exposed
reflectors below the rear lights; aerodynamically optimised rear
apron with diffuser between the right and left-hand pair of twin
exhaust tailpipes; 19-inch (standard) or 20-inch (optional) forged M
light-alloy wheels, each with a distinctive interpretation of the
familiar M double-spoke design.
• Luxurious, elegantly sweeping interior design with special M
controls and styling features; newly developed M double-spoke
leather steering wheel; M gear selector and car set-up controls on
the model-specific centre console; exclusive M sports seats with
integrated belt system (optional: M multifunction seats); Merino
leather upholstery with extended features; exclusive carbon-fibre
interior trim strips; illuminated door sill finishers with model
lettering; M-specific instrument cluster with black-panel
technology; 2-zone automatic climate control with extended features,
ambient lighting.
• Adaptive LED Headlights fitted as standard, extensive range of BMW
ConnectedDrive features, some unmatched by any rival: BMW Head-Up
Display with M-specific information, High Beam Assistant, BMW Night
Vision with pedestrian recognition, Lane Change Warning, Lane
Departure Warning, rear-view camera, Surround View, Speed Limit
Info, internet access, extended integration of smartphones and music
players, Real-Time Traffic Information and apps for receiving web
radio and using Facebook and Twitter.
• Almost all BMW 6 Series equipment options available, including
Comfort Access, active seats, heated steering wheel, doors with Soft
Close Automatic function, Navigation system Professional, Bang &
Olufsen High- End Surround Sound System.
Performance, fuel
consumption and emissions data:
BMW M6 Coupe:
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.2 seconds,
acceleration [0 – 200 km/h (124 mph)]: 12.6 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), 305 km/h (189 mph) with
M Driver’s Package,
average fuel consumption: 9.9 litres/100 kilometres (28.5
mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 232 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.
BMW M6
Convertible:
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.3 seconds,
acceleration [0 – 200 km/h (mph)]: 13.1 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), 305 km/h (189 mph) with M
Driver’s Package),
average fuel consumption: 10.3 litres/100 kilometres (27.4
mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 239 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.
Out of a passion for
elite performance and an appreciation of exclusive style comes the
allure for which M Automobiles are renowned – and which can now be
experienced in two new forms. The new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6
Convertible offer top-class performance attributes and an ambience
defined by luxury and innovative comfort features. In so doing, the
high-performance sports cars developed by BMW M GmbH exude a level
of poise and assurance unmatched in the premium segment of the
executive class – and reflected authentically in the expressive
design of the two models. The precise interplay of their
high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and 412
kW/560 hp, a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with
Drivelogic, Active M Differential, model-specific chassis
technology, an ideal weight balance and optimised aerodynamic
properties serves up a particularly full-blooded M experience.
The conceptual harmony
characteristic of M Automobiles also incorporates the specific
features of the two models’ body structures. The new BMW M6 Coupe
has a dynamically contoured, lightweight roof made from carbon fibre-
reinforced plastic. The new BMW M6 Convertible, meanwhile, is fitted
with a high-quality soft-top, complete with eye-catching “fin”
styling and fully electronic opening mechanism. All of which allows
the driver and passengers to enjoy the dynamic performance of a
high-performance sports car in harmony with the natural forces of
the sun and wind.
The motor sport
technology in the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible paves the
way for imposing performance on the race track, but also treats the
driver to a captivating driving experience on everyday journeys from
A to B. The BMW M6 Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2
seconds, the BMW M6 Convertible in 4.3 seconds. However, the dynamic
character of both models is also defined by their mid-range agility,
the precision of their turn-in and traction when accelerating out of
corners, their precisely controllable handling under intense lateral
forces and their stopping capability. The latest innovation designed
to optimise the handling of the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6
Convertible in highly dynamic driving situations are the M
carbon-ceramic brakes, offered as an option for the first time.
Another attribute
unmatched by any rival is the leap forward in efficiency that comes
with the new editions of the two high-performance sports cars. The
new BMW M6 Coupe records average fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per
100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 232 grams per
kilometre in the EU test cycle. The equivalent values for the new
BMW M6 Convertible are 10.3 l/100 km (27.4 mpg imp) and 239 g/km.
Despite a 10 per cent increase in engine output and a 30 per cent
jump in peak torque – to 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) – fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by over 30 per cent
in both cases compared with their respective predecessors.
Design: athletic aura, powerfully
taut surfaces, elegant lines.
Classical proportions,
the sporty yet elegant lines of the BMW 6 Series and the familiar
design language of BMW M Automobiles form the foundations for the
eloquent body design of the BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible.
Powerfully taut surfaces and precise contours underline the athletic
aura of the two models. In addition, a model-specific interpretation
of hallmark M styling cues includes design details which are
influenced directly by technical considerations – such as the
cooling air required, chassis geometry and aerodynamics – and
therefore further highlight the cars’ outstanding performance
attributes. This is a fine example of how the ultra-dynamic
character which marks out these most focused versions of the
luxurious Coupe and exclusive Convertible is accurately expressed
through their design.
Wide air intakes,
stunningly contoured headlight units and large, smooth surfaces
shape the front end of the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible.
Another eye-catching element of the car’s nose is its newly designed
M kidney grille, which bears an “M6” badge. The grille’s black,
paired kidney grille slats take their cues from the characteristic
double-spoke design of the M light-alloy wheels. The 30-millimetre
increase in track width over the two cars’ respective 6 Series
stablemates is complemented by powerfully flared front wheel arches,
which sit flush with the wheels. This extra width offers a clear nod
to the optimised roadholding of these performance sports cars. The
three-dimensional shaping of their air intakes and race-inspired
flaps designed to optimise airflow to the outer air intakes likewise
underline the cars’ forward-surging, dynamic character.
An LED accent light cuts
across the tops of the Adaptive LED Headlights fitted as standard on
both models. Their bright white, three-dimensional LED light rings
are levelled off to striking effect at the top and lower edges. Both
dipped beam and main beam use both light rings. Providing the light
are LED units, which are placed on a horizontal rib running through
the centre of the units and feed their light into the reflectors in
front of them. This ensures that the distinctive appearance of the
twin circular headlights comes across clearly in every situation.
The direction indicators – in the form of horizontally arranged LED
units – are integrated into the headlight units below the light
rings.
The familiar M
athleticism of both models is also clearly visible from the side.
The front side sections of the car feature familiar M gills. Their
three-dimensional shaping, wide chrome frames and indicator bars –
which bear the M logo – give them an extremely deep-set look. In
tune with the wider wheel arches, the character lines around the
gills are suitably prominent. Eye-catching creases on the likewise
model-specific side skirts sweep upwards, diverting the gaze to the
rear wheels. The new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible are fitted
with 19-inch M light-alloy wheels as standard. The forged wheels
feature seven double-spokes in a two-tone finish. The optional
20-inch M light-alloy wheels, meanwhile, hint at reduced weight with
their five intricate double-spokes and allow a clear line of sight
through to the powerful braking system.
Broadening towards the
road and incorporating horizontal lines and generous surfaces, the
design of the rear end hints at the stable roadholding and powerful
poise and assurance of the new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible.
The reflectors, positioned immediately below the L-shaped rear
lights, provide an individual expression of sportiness. However, the
clearest pointer to the unmistakable identity of the two
high-performance sports cars are the familiar M twin exhaust
tailpipes positioned to either side of the diffuser integrated into
the rear apron. The form of the outer air intakes reflects the
design of the front apron in their format and the contours of their
surrounds.
Dynamic contours, lightweight material: the carbon fibre-reinforced
plastic roof of the BMW M6 Coupe.
Like its predecessor, the roof of the new BMW M6 Coupe is made from
carbon fibre-reinforced plastic as standard. The dark colouring of
the roof gives the two-door car’s silhouette an extremely elongated
look, which is further emphasised by a dynamic recess in the centre
of the roof. The use of the lightweight material for the roof allows
the car’s centre of gravity to be lowered, enhancing agility. BMW
Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim (standard) draws attention to
this optimised weight balance, its dark colouring covering the side
window borders (or the waistline in the case of the BMW M6
Convertible) and the base and lower section of the aerodynamically
optimised M exterior mirror caps.
The exclusive looks of
the new BMW 6 Series Convertible are underlined by the “fin”
architecture of the high-quality soft-top roof. Projecting into the
rear section, the fins accentuate the car’s dynamically sweeping
silhouette. The heated, vertical glass rear window, which is
situated just behind the rear seats, retracts independently of the
soft-top itself. The automatic opening and closing process for the
roof can be activated both at a standstill and while on the move at
speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph) using a button on the centre
console. The optional Comfort Access allows the roof to be opened or
closed by pressing the remote control button on the car key. It
takes the roof 19 seconds to open and 24 seconds to close again.
Customers can chose from
one non-metallic and eight metallic shades (including four exclusive
M finishes) for the exterior paintwork of both models. The soft-top
for the new BMW M6 Convertible is available in Black and Beige, or –
as an option – in Anthracite Silver effect.
The engine: high-revving V8 with M
TwinPower Turbo technology.
The new BMW M6 Coupe and
Convertible showcase their individual style with a raft of unique
styling touches and tweaks to the character of the driving
experience. But they draw the output required to serve up their
inspirational performance from the same source: a high-revving V8
engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, longitudinally mounted at
the front of the car, whose power is channelled to the rear wheels
via a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. This
powertrain combines construction features taken directly from motor
sport with innovations developed under the banner of Efficient
Dynamics. Its globally unparalleled package of technology comprises
two turbochargers working according to the twin-scroll principle
(including a cross-bank exhaust manifold), High Precision Direct
Petrol Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-Vanos
continuously variable camshaft control. The engine is also served by
an extremely powerful cooling system and a wet sump oil supply
optimised to work under high lateral forces.
The unmistakable,
typically M performance characteristics of the 4.4-litre powerplant
are defined by its lightning-quick responses and forceful, linear
power delivery maintained into the higher reaches of the rev range.
Indeed, peak torque of 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) is on tap
between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The V8 achieves its maximum output of
412 kW/560 hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and can spin on to 7,200
rpm. All of which means the rev band available in the new models to
generate maximum performance is almost three times wider than that
of the engine powering their predecessors.
This instantaneous and
sustained power delivery is the key to unlocking the cars’
intoxicating acceleration. The new BMW M6 Coupe dashes from rest to
100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds, while the new BMW M6 Convertible
reaches the same speed just 0.1 seconds later. The top speed of both
models is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Specifying
the optional M Driver’s Package raises this barrier to 305 km/h (189
mph).
The advances in engine
development enshrined in M TwinPower Turbo technology are also
reflected in the two new models’ significantly greater efficiency
compared to their predecessors. The high operating effectiveness of
the engine, the standard-fitted Auto Start-Stop function and other
examples of Efficient Dynamics technology, such as Brake Energy
Regeneration and the volume-controlled oil pump, help to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions by around 30 per cent. The new BMW M6
Coupe cards average fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100
kilometres (28.5 mpg imp) in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of
232 grams per kilometre. The corresponding values for the new BMW M6
Convertible are 10.3 litres per 100 kilometres (27.4 mpg imp) and
239 grams per kilometre.
Harnessing the high output to
dynamic effect: the seven-speed
M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic.
Tuned seamlessly to the
performance characteristics of the V8 engine, the M Double Clutch
Transmission with Drivelogic converts the powerplant’s impressive
thrust extremely effectively into rapid acceleration. This
capability is underpinned by the DCT design principle, which
effectively combines two gearboxes in one housing – yet with
virtually no size or weight penalty over a conventional manual
transmission. Inside the transmission, the torque is transferred via
two oil-cooled wet clutches, which are engaged alternately. This
allows zero interruption in the flow of power when the driver
accelerates, even during gear changes.
M DCT Drivelogic offers
the driver three different shift programs, both in automated mode
(D) and manual mode (S). These programs alter the transmission’s
shift characteristics in terms of efficiency, shift comfort and
sportiness and can be activated using the rocker switch located
behind the selector lever on the centre console. Added to which, the
electronics also provide a Launch Control function ensuring
unbeatable acceleration from a standing start, Low Speed Assistance
for easier low-speed operation and the Auto Start-Stop function for
increased efficiency.
The special M gear
selector is used for selecting D and S modes and for engaging
reverse gear. In S mode the driver changes gears manually in a
sequential format. The new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible are also
equipped as standard with a newly developed M leather steering
wheel, complete with multifunction buttons and fixed gearshift
paddles. In typical M configuration, the driver pulls the right-hand
paddle to shift up and the left-hand paddle to shift down. The
model-specific steering wheel stands out with its smaller rim
diameter and a design which borrows from the double-spoke
construction of the M light-alloy wheels.
Active M Differential delivers
outstanding traction in dynamic driving situations.
The new BMW M6 Coupe and
Convertible also impress by offering optimum traction in tricky road
and weather conditions and under dynamic acceleration out of
corners. Working behind the scenes to this end is an innovative
variable locking differential in the rear differential. The Active M
Differential allows the engine’s power to be split precisely and
quickly between the left and right rear wheel according to the
requirements of the driving situation at any particular moment.
An electronically
controlled multi-plate limited-slip differential helps to reduce the
rotational speed differences between the rear wheels, which is
needed to optimise traction. The Active M Differential control unit
is linked up to the DSC stability control system, allowing every
driving situation to be precisely analysed and a loss of traction at
one wheel to be detected at an early stage. The locking effect
generated in response can be varied between 0 and 100 per cent,
enabling wheel spin to be prevented on slippery surfaces, in
instances where the left and right rear wheel have widely differing
friction coefficients, in tight bends and when changing direction
extremely dynamically. Optimising traction in this way also provides
unbeatable driving stability in challenging conditions and allows
impressively dynamic acceleration out of corners.
M-specific chassis
technology, Dynamic Damper Control, M Servotronic, DSC with M
Dynamic Mode.
The chassis of the new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible has been
developed to M specification and therefore combines outstanding
performance attributes with the comfort-enhancing features drivers
appreciate on an everyday basis. Like the integral rear axle, whose
subframes are bolted rigidly to the body, the double-wishbone front
axle boasts specific kinematics and newly developed components made
from forged aluminium. Chassis mountings using large panels at the
front and rear axle ensure dynamic forces are passed evenly through
to the body. Through enthusiastically driven corners, this helps to
noticeably reduce the roll movements triggered by bumps in the road
surface. Both the construction of the chassis and its bespoke tuning
for each model are defined by extensive expertise from the race
track and have been optimised during extensive testing on the
Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit.
The standard equipment
of both models also includes electronically controlled dampers. The
M-specific Dynamic Damper Control system adjusts damping force
electrohydraulically to provide the required responses for the
driving situation at hand and fulfil the wishes of the driver. A
choice of three
settings allows drivers to adjust the damper characteristics to
their needs and preferences.
The hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering ensures unbeatable precision
and a high degree of comfort. This system has a variable ratio,
which enhances straightline stability and reduces the number of
steering wheel turns required when parking and turning off a road.
The likewise standard Servotronic speed-sensitive power assistance
is specially tuned to M specification and allows drivers to choose a
personal configuration with the help of three set-up options.
In addition to applying
brake impulses and reducing engine output to stabilise the car, the
DSC stability control system of the two high-performance sports cars
also employs the services of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Brake
Assistant, the Brake Drying function and Start-Off Assistant. M
Dynamic Mode (MDM) can be activated to override the basic setting by
pressing the DSC button. By raising the intervention thresholds of
DSC, this mode makes it easier to move off on snow or loose sand
with slightly spinning driven wheels. MDM mode also paves the way
for the familiar M self-steering response. “DSC Off” mode can
likewise be activated at the touch of a button.
An innovation designed to deliver
precise handling: M carbon-ceramic brakes.
The latest version of
the compound high-performance braking system helps give the new BMW
M6 Coupe and Convertible outstanding stopping power. Its stand-out
features include even lower weight, excellent feel and fade-free
performance even under heavy loads. The diameter of the inner-vented
and perforated brake disks is 400 millimetres at the front and 396
millimetres at the rear. The six-piston fixed-calliper brakes at the
front axle – painted dark blue metallic and complete with the M logo
– are radially bolted to the pivot bearing.
The M carbon-ceramic
brakes available for the first time for the new BMW M6 Coupe and
Convertible (in conjunction with 20-inch M light-alloy wheels) are
without parallel worldwide and take the cars’ stopping power to
another new level. The brake discs measure 410 millimetres in
diameter at the front axle and 396 millimetres at the rear. Made
from a new type of carbon-fibre compound ceramic, the discs boast
even greater resistance to heat and combine this with significantly
reduced rotating masses. The M carbon-ceramic brakes are 19.4 kg
(42.8 lb) lighter than the standard-fitted items, yet the innovative
material also displays exceptional resistance to wear, and the
operating life of the discs is many times that of conventional
equivalents. The optional M carbon-ceramic system also sees
six-piston fixed-calliper brakes at the front teaming up with
single-piston floating-calliper brakes at the rear. The callipers
can be identified by their special gold-coloured paint finish.
Lightweight design across the
board, flawless occupant protection.
An intelligent blend of
materials also gives the body structure impressive strength coupled
with extremely low weight, allowing it to enhance both occupant
protection and handling agility. As with the use of CFRP for the
roof of the new BMW M6 Coupe, the choice of materials for all other
body components slots into the all-round lightweight design
strategy. The doors and bonnet of the two high-performance sports
cars are made from aluminium, the front side panels from
thermoplastic. In addition, their boot lids and – in the case of the
BMW M6 Convertible – also the roof cover are made from the glass-fibre
composite material SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound). A weight-to-power
ratio of 3.3 kg/hp (7.3 lb/hp) for the new BMW M6 Coupe and 3.5
kg/hp (7.7 lb/hp) for the new BMW M6 Convertible points to the
significant advances that have also been made in this area over the
predecessor models.
Robust load-path
structures, large and precisely defined deformation zones and highly
efficient restraint systems provide the basis for a high level of
passive safety in both models. The safety equipment fitted as
standard includes front and side airbags, side curtain head airbags
for both rows of seats in the new BMW M6 Coupe, and front airbags
and head-thorax side airbags integrated into the seat frames of the
new BMW M6 Convertible. The soft-top model also benefits from
roll-over bars made from high-strength aluminium. Positioned behind
the rear head restraints, these protective bars extend automatically
in fractions of a second should there be a danger of the car rolling
over. Both models come with three-point inertial-reel seat belts on
all seats, belt force limiters and belt tensioners for the front
seats and ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear.
Both the new BMW M6
Coupe and new BMW M6 Convertible are designed as four-seaters, and
space in the rear compartment has increased substantially compared
with the predecessor models. The load capacity of the new BMW M6
Coupe stands at 460 litres. The new BMW M6 Convertible, meanwhile,
can carry 300 litres of luggage in the boot with the soft-top down
and 350 litres with it closed. Both models can be ordered with the
optional ski bag, which slides between the rear seats courtesy of
the through-loading facility.
M-specific cockpit design:
flawless car control, made-to-measure luxury.
Newly developed M sports
seats offer the driver and front passenger optimum lateral support
through quickly-taken corners, but also a high level of comfort over
long distances. The lightweight seats with integrated belt system
have an M-specific design headlined by extremely prominent cushion
and backrest bolsters, head restraints integrated into the
backrests, eye-catching stitching emphasising the segments of the
seats, and an M logo embossed into the shoulder area. The M sports
seats have electric height, fore/aft and backrest angle adjustment,
and also come with pneumatically adjustable lumbar support, a memory
function and a manually adjustable thigh support. The M sports seats
are fitted with active head restraints to reduce the risk of injury
in a rear-end impact.
The luxurious interior
ambience of the two cars is characterised by classy materials and
dynamically moulded surfaces, and the bespoke design of the cockpit
and centre console – cleverly drawing on the exclusive,
high-performance sports car driving experience – lends it an extra
individual flair. The instrument cluster with black-panel technology
features classical circular instruments in traditional BMW M style,
with red needles and white illumination, as well as model-specific
displays and the M logo in the rev counter. The standard-fitted
control system iDrive includes an on-board monitor with an exclusive
flatscreen design, while the optional Navigation system Professional
brings with it a 10.2-inch version of the Control Display bordered
by a high-quality, galvanised chrome frame.
Arranged around the
gearshift lever on the centre console designed specially for the new
BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible are the buttons allowing drivers to
select their preferred settings for all the adjustable powertrain
and chassis functions. The DSC mode, performance characteristics of
the engine, Dynamic Damper Control mapping, M Servotronic responses
and M DCT Drivelogic shift program can all be adjusted independently
at the touch of a button. This allows drivers to put together a
detailed set-up configuration for their car and store it by holding
down one of the two M Drive buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. The two standard-fitted M Drive buttons allow the driver of
the new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible to store a dynamic-led
configuration under the “M1” button, for example, and a
comfort-biased set-up under “M2” – and to call up either in an
instant and at any time. The settings stored on the M Drive buttons
can also be configured using the iDrive menu.
As with the cars’
performance characteristics, the aural profile of the engine can
also be tweaked at the touch of a button. A sound module is used to
enhance the engine’s natural acoustic components and this soundtrack
is then transported into the interior. The system’s digital signal
processing technology exchanges data directly with the engine
management and adjusts its output to the engine’s revs, the amount
of torque being produced and the car’s speed over the road. This
gives the driver an impressively accurate impression of how hard the
engine is currently working and of the power being unleashed, and
provides an even clearer window into the car’s responses on the
road.
High-quality standard equipment, exclusive options: M-specific
Head-Up Display, M multifunction seats, Bang & Olufsen High-End
Surround Sound System.
The exclusive character
of the two high-performance sports cars is underlined by the
high-quality and extensive array of standard equipment they have on
board – not to mention an unrivalled selection of high-tech options
lending further depth to the driving experience. Standard equipment
for both models includes 2-zone automatic climate control, heated
seats for the driver and front passenger, fine-grain Merino leather
trim with extended features, an M driver’s footrest, exclusive
carbon-fibre interior trim strips, door sill strips with “M6”
lettering, plus ambient light in the interior, an automatically
dimming rear-view mirror and exterior mirrors (the exterior mirrors
also have a folding function), Cruise Control with braking function,
an alarm system and the BMW Professional radio with HiFi
loudspeakers.
The range of optional driver assistance systems and mobility
services available from BMW ConnectedDrive add unique touches to the
two new models. The M-specific version of the Head-Up Display –
which, alongside a digital speed readout and tips from the optional
Speed Limit Info also shows the gear currently engaged and a
multicolour rev counter symbol, complete with Shift Lights – is
joined in the line-up by features including Park Distance Control, a
rear-view camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change
Warning and Lane Departure Warning, Surround View and BMW Night
Vision with pedestrian recognition. Added to which, innovative
technologies optimise the integration of the Apple iPhone and other
smartphones, as well as music players, and incorporate the use of
internet-based services. The Apps option allows iPhone owners to
receive web radio stations, for example, and display Facebook and
Twitter posts on the on-board monitor. The Real-Time Traffic
Information function, meanwhile, keeps the driver supplied with
impressively accurate and detailed traffic bulletins.
Additional highlights of
the options list include the Navigation system Professional with
hard disk storage, M multifunction seats with electric backrest
width adjustment, active seats, active seat ventilation, Comfort
Access, a heated steering wheel, the Soft Close Automatic function
for the doors, and the Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound
System. This audio system brings high performance into the world of
in-car sound reproduction. The fully active system with digital
signal processing comes with individual amplifiers for all the bass
speakers, mid-range speakers and tweeters. Its centre speaker uses
the Acoustic Lens Technology developed by Bang & Olufsen. As soon as
the audio system is activated, the central element containing the
integrated mid-range speaker pops up from the instrument panel,
prompting the tweeter lens to extend out at the same time. The total
of 12 loudspeakers in the new BMW M6 Convertible and 16 loudspeakers
in the new BMW M6 Coupe deliver a uniquely rich and dynamic sound
experience.
