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Combining the character of a sports car with a touch of class
The BMW M6 is a
thoroughbred sports car. But offering a superior level of equipment,
it also comes with the noblesse you would expect of such an
exclusive coupe. This ranges from ample space in such a 2+2-seater
all the way to active and passive safety features on the high level
of the BMW 6 Series.
A total of six airbags
fitted as standard, highly efficient belt systems, BMW's intelligent
Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE) as well as an automatic or manual
emergency call function via BMW Assist are all available just in
case. In all, this system offers the occupants of the BMW M6 truly
outstanding safety in a collision. And the new model does not even
make any compromises when it comes to luggage capacity, with its
luggage compartment offering a volume of 450 liters.
Dynamic Harmony combined with a touch of sportiness
The philosophy of BMW M
within the interior is that of "Dynamic Harmony". "Dynamism" applies
to the tension and motion of individual surfaces and lines.
"Harmony" stands for the way in which the surfaces and lines enhance
and relate to each other. In the M6 this Dynamic Harmony is further
enriched by a touch of the sportiness appreciated so much by BMW
aficionados. This sporting look is based on the careful choice of
exclusive materials and their dynamic design.
The BMW M6 comes
standard with an extended range of leather in exclusive Merino
quality available in Black, Silverstone, and Seeping. This leather
upholstery comprises the seats, the center console and handbrake
lever handle as well as the door panels, armrests and door handles.
At the rear the side panels are also finished in leather.
As an option the M6 is
available with an even wider range of full Merino leather upholstery
in no less than five colors (Indianapolis Red and Portland Natural
Brown over and above the colors already mentioned). Particular
highlights in this case are full leather upholstery on the dashboard
in soft nappa (also on the door and rear side panels) as well as the
headliner in Alcantara Anthracite. Within the range of trim strips
and panels, the connoisseur has the choice of optional Pianopaint
Black as well as Madeira and Carrara wood trim.
Driver-oriented cockpit
Again reflecting the
typical style and character of BMW, the cockpit is clearly oriented
to the driver: All functions important to the driver are positioned
ergonomically on or around the steering wheel. Nearly all functions
also relevant to the front passenger, in turn, are concentrated
around the center
console.
The center console also
houses the Controller within a special binnacle
designed specifically for the M6, serving to activate and mastermind
nearly all comfort functions via the Control Display. This special
Controller differs
in both its looks and surface touch from the Controller in the BMW 6
Series.
Perfect seats for sports motoring.
Both the driver and
front passenger enjoy perfect seating in the BMW M6. The standard
body-contoured M sports seats ensure optimum body support
particularly under dynamic driving conditions, adjusting
electrically for length, height, and seat bottom and backrest angle.
Headrest height and angle, in turn, are adjustable manually.
An electrically operated
lumbar support is included in the seats. With its
infinitely variable system of air chambers, this support helps the
passengers find their perfect seating position in orthopedic terms,
supporting their
back muscles and taking the load off their backbone.
A special development
for the BMW M6 is adjustable backrest width
incorporating pneumatic adjustment features. Another standard
highlight is three-stage seat heating quickly warming up the body
surface on the seat bottom and backrest as well as the side
supports.
A fully-fledged
2+2-coupe
The passengers riding on
the rear seats of the M6 also enjoy a first-class
experience for a coupe, particularly in comparison with the usual
sports
car standard. Even adults find sufficient space here for shorter
distances. The two deeply contoured leather seats separated in the
middle by a seat cushion, together with the contoured backrests,
ensure good side support. And thanks to BMW's convenient Comfort
Access, both rear seats can be reached easily and without twisting
your body on either side.
Another practical
highlight of the M6 is the large luggage compartment
offering 450 liter capacity - enough for a complete set of one
large, one medium and one small hard-shell suitcase or a large
suitcase and two
46-inch golf bags. The ski-bag in the middle section of the rear
seat backrest,
in turn, enables the wintersport enthusiast to take along two pairs
of skis or a snowboard. Additional storage compartments in the
doors, nets on the
seats and further storage options within the M6 ultimately round off
this wide range of versatile and highly practical storage amenities.
Cockpit complete with
formula flair
Both the speedometer and
rev counter come in chrome surrounds on the dashboard. In their
design, the instrument faces in black and with white numbers,
together with the needles in traditional BMW M Red, provide a clear
sign of distinction. The white Corona lights are switched on
permanently.
A unique feature is the
engine speed band presented in the rev counter.
The yellow pre-warning field and the red warning field limits the
permissible range of engine speed as a function of the current
engine oil temperature.
The telltales, oil level indicator, mileage counters as well as the
SMG display together with the gear and Drivelogic display come
between the speedometer and rev counter.
For the first time the
engineers at BMW M GmbH have succeeded in
ensuring very precise oil level indication by means of a new display
instrument
featuring an electronic control unit replacing the conventional oil
dipstick. Whenever necessary, the driver is requested by an acoustic
and optical signal to add engine oil.
Head-Up Display
presenting specific M information
The optional Head-Up
Display (HUD) presents important driving information directly in the
driver's line of vision. With its special configuration, HUD
allows the driver himself at the touch of a button to choose either
the standard display or specific M information.
The M-specific display
highlights the dynamic engine speed band, which,
with its Shift-Light function, tells the driver when he has reached
the optimum point for shifting gears. This function is carried over
from Formula1 and is supplemented by a clear indication of the gear
currently engaged as the well as the car's road speed.
The M leather steering
wheel rests pleasantly in the driver's hands, redesigned and
relocated SMG paddles enabling the driver to shift gears at the
touch of a finger. The big advantage is that the driver's hands
remain on the steering wheel in the interest of traffic safety
particularly at high speeds and on winding roads.
MDrive for even greater
motoring comfort
The MDrive function is
activated by the MDrive button in the steering wheel. Using this
function the driver is able, at the touch of a finger, to turn this
relatively comfortable coupe into a thoroughbred sports car and vice
versa.
All that is required is
to call up the dynamic driving settings previously configured in the
MDrive menu of the iDrive system. These pre-settings can be stored
in the Key Memory for added convenience.
MDrive allows the user
to pre-select or activate the following functions:
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The Power button serving
to control engine characteristics - that is engine output and
response - in three stages.
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SMG Drivelogic for
selecting one of the six sequential or five automatic gearshift
programs - here again, the driver benefits from direct activation of
the driving/gearshift program required in each case.
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Dynamic Stability
Control with its two dynamic driving programs.
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Electronic Damper
Control with the programs Comfort, Normal, and Sports.
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And last but not least,
the HUD Head-Up Display.
SMG selector lever with
illuminated lever position indicator
The searchlights and
position indicator in the selector lever are activated as soon as
the driver switches on the ignition. Next to the SMG selector lever
there are four push buttons for direct control of the Power, DSC,
EDC and Drivelogic dynamic driving functions.
With just a few
exceptions, the customer opting for the BMW M6 has the
full choice of all equipment and customization features already
available on
the BMW 6 Series. In particular, these are BMW's Adaptive Headlights
with the headlight beams following the road ahead as if by magic
through an automatic control function as well as BMW Cruise Control.
Last but certainly not
least, Automatic Climate Control with Automatic Air Recirculation
which adjusts to the desired temperature set by the driver and
passenger and then consistently maintains this temperature at the
desired level sets the standard also in the M6. This system comes
complete with various comfort functions such as an integrated solar
sensor, an anti-mist sensor, as well as external air supply and air
recirculation filters.
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