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World Debut of the BMW M6 Convertible.
Incredibly dynamic, incredibly open, incredibly attractive: The BMW M6 Convertible is a dream car for the genuine enthusiast seeking to combine supreme power and performance with a particularly stylish rendition of open-air motoring.
Precisely for this purpose, BMW M GmbH has created a truly unique performer: Ten cylinders and five litres engine capacity, 373 kW/507 hp and maximum torque of 520 Newton-metres/383 lb-ft - these are the basic facts and figures describing a drive unit revving up smoothly and dynamically to the other side of 8,000 rpm. Together with the excellent suspension conceived for supreme dynamics and the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) complete with Drivelogic, this supreme power unit turns the large convertible from BMW M into an open sports car able to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
The BMW M6 Convertible combines impressive driving dynamics with supreme exclusivity and aesthetic looks with dynamic elegance through and through. And offering all the space and comfort of a genuine 2+2 as well as the refinement of a truly outstanding top segment luxury car, the BMW M6 Convertible makes open-air motoring an absolutely unique experience. Combining all kinds of different qualities in unprecedented style, the BMW M6 Convertible is truly unmistakable. It is the open-air version of the BMW M6 high-performance sports car. And at the same time it is the most sporting and dynamic rendition of the BMW 6 Series Convertible.
In particular, however, the BMW M6 Convertible is one of the most fascinating and exclusive cars ever built. Reflecting the usual standard of a BMW M Car, the dynamic driving qualities of the BMW M6 Convertible have been optimised on the race track.
With its supreme driving comfort, wide range of equipment and unique flair, the M6 Convertible is however equally at home on all kinds of roads the world over. The high-quality fabric roof ensures sheer driving pleasure at all times of the year. And not least, the BMW M6 Convertible stands out through the understatement and style so typical of every BMW M Car.
Unique at first sight.
In the sum total of all its features, the BMW M6 Convertible is beyond any competition. Proudly bearing the motorsport DNA of BMW M and the comfort-oriented elegance of the BMW 650i Convertible, the M6 Convertible most definitely comes in a class of its own - it is a high-performance convertible thrilling in every respect. So there can be no doubt about it: Compared with other high-performance open two-seaters, the BMW M6 Convertible comes closest to the concept of the ideal car in this segment.
Measuring 4,871 millimetres or 191.8 inches in length, BMW M's new highperformance convertible is more than 5 centimetres or 2 inches longer than the BMW 6 Series Convertible, above all due to its rear air dam optimized for supreme aerodynamic performance and giving the entire car an even sleeker, stretched-out silhouette. Widely flared wheel arches, in turn, give the car a very sporting, low and dynamic look.
Perhaps the most significant eye-catchers at the rear are the four exhaust tailpipes sticking out of the powerfully contoured air dam so typical of BMW's M Cars. In all, the BMW M6 Convertible offers unique aesthetic looks characterised by dynamism and exclusivity and truly fascinating to behold whether the car is open or closed.
Fin-roof look with the softtop either closed or open.
The roof of the BMW M6 Convertible is made up of three layers. A special noise- and heat-insulating layer of polyurethane (PUR) foam comes between the rubberised outer layer and the interior roof lining. Thanks to its unique fin-roof look, the softtop boasts the same dynamic contours as the coupé.
The wide C-pillar, in turn, is characterised by the so-called Hofmeister “kick” proudly borne out on all BMWs and so typical of the brand.
Although the roof covers an extremely generous passenger compartment, it folds up into compact dimensions, the vertically positioned rear window hardly taking up any storage space at all, since it moves up and down electrically, regardless of whether the roof itself is open or closed, thus providing a pleasant, draught-free supply of air whenever required.
The roof itself opens and closes electrically either by remote control or by pressing a button in the instrument panel, the entire process in each case taking less than 25 seconds.
The interior: sports car character with proud style and noblesse.
Within its interior, the BMW M6 Convertible again boasts a wide range of beautiful, stylish and highly practical features. Quite openly, it displays all the noblesse rightly expected by the connoisseur of an exclusive convertible ranging from generous seats and spaciousness all the way to a complete range of highly attractive comfort features. A particular highlight is the tasteful combination of the most exclusive materials, with the entire design of the interior reflecting the car's sporting and elegant style.
In the driver-oriented cockpit all essential functions are positioned exactly where they should be for perfect ergonomics, either on or around the steering wheel. The controls masterminding all functions also relevant to the co-driver are housed on the centre console, which also accommodates the iDrive Controller serving to activate and operate a wide range of comfort functions via the Control Display.
Through its purist design alone, the iDrive Controller stands out clearly in its looks and touch from the Controller in the BMW 650i Convertible. The Control Display itself comes with enhanced menu guidance also comprising MDrive management. The speedometer and rev counter are housed in tube-shaped rings, the faces on the instrument dials are in black, the numbers stand out clearly in white, and the indicator needles themselves come in traditional BMW M red.
The optional Head-Up Display (HUD) presents driving information essential to the driver directly in his field of vision, the driver himself determining at the touch of a button whether he wishes to see the standard display or receive special M information.
Perfect seats for sports motoring.
The front seats have been optimised especially for the BMW M6 Convertible, offering above all supreme driving dynamics and excellent support. For a convertible, the space available for the rear-seat passengers is by all means comfortable and, indeed, generous.
Like in all M Cars, the battery and tyre repair system are housed in the luggage compartment offering an unusually spacious volume of 300-350 litres (10.5-12.3 cubic feet). This accommodates one large and one small hard shell case or a medium-sized hard shell case plus two 46-inch golf bags.
The V10 Convertible: an open pledge to power and performance.
Boosting a 373 kW/507 hp V10 power unit, the BMW M6 Convertible is quite literally an open pledge to power and performance. Even so, however, the sheer power of the engine alone is not everything. Rather, the fascinating experience of driving the car results from its outstanding acceleration and development of power at all engine and road speeds. In the BMW M6 Convertible, this ideal combination of torque and the overall transmission ratio translates into truly impressive power on the drive wheels
in all situations and under all circumstances. The supreme performance of the fast-revving V10 power unit in the BMW M6 Convertible forms a perfect match with the optimum gear and final drive ratios, thus ensuring perfectly dosed transmission of engine power to the drive wheels at the rear.
The entire power and performance concept as such is derived directly from motorsport: In the process of developing its maximum output, the V10 power unit revs all the way to 8,250 rpm, reaching engine speeds otherwise only found in a purebred racing car. And in terms of specific output, more than 100 hp per litre is truly outstanding for a normal-aspiration engine. Variable double-VANOS camshaft control, in turn, ensures an optimum gas cycle at all times. Last but not least, individual throttle butterflies on each cylinder with full electronic control give the V10 yet another particular highlight typical of motor racing.
High-speed power unit and seven-gear SMG.
The high-speed power unit offers supreme output in all situations and under all conditions. And since fast acceleration also calls for a fast and precise gearshift, the BMW M6 Convertible comes as standard with BMW's Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) complete with Drivelogic. Seven-speed SMG conveys the power of the engine to the rear wheels ideally via the drivetrain, offering the driver the option to shift gears manually, if required with an extremely fast and efficient gearshift. At the same time the automated Drive function makes rapid but smooth cruising a particular experience in motoring comfort.
SMG is activated either via the selector lever or through gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. Both in the manual and automated mode, the interruption of power flowing to the drive wheels when shifting gears is reduced to an absolute minimum.
SMG Drivelogic gives the driver no less than 11 different driving programs allowing him to individually adjust the gearshift characteristics of SMG to his preferred style of motoring. Six of the 11 programs can be pre-selected within the manual gearshift function (S-mode), the driver shifting gears by hand according to his personal preferences. The only exception is the Launch Control function for maximum acceleration from a standing start. The gearshift functions required for this purpose are completely automatically by the gearbox at the ideal point and with optimum slip control. The D-mode, finally, offers the driver another five automatic driving programs.
“M” for maximum muscle.
Perfect interaction of the V10 power unit and seven-speed SMG gives the driver maximum pleasure at the wheel: Acceleration from 0-100 km/h comes in 4.8 seconds and the BMW M6 Convertible completes the standing-start kilometre in 22.9 seconds. This supreme performance continues all the way to the car's top speed limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
Lap times on the Nordschleife of Nurburgring almost as fast as in the BMW M6 Coupé clearly confirm the supreme performance of this outstanding Convertible. Focusing on every detail, however, the engineers at BMW M have succeeded in giving the M6 Convertible that extra touch of smoothness and serenity on the road, a quality cherished by the driver and his passengers above all beyond the race track, where the BMW M6 Convertible takes even severe bumps with unparalleled complacency. Indeed, the only feedback from the road going to the driver and passengers is the information essential for driving in truly sporting and athletic style.
Variable M Differential Lock and DSC with M Dynamic Mode.
The variable, speed-sensing M Differential Lock gives the M6 Convertible supreme driving stability and optimum traction especially when accelerating out of a bend. Even in the most demanding situations, therefore, the differential provides a decisive edge in traction, for example with the drive wheels running on surfaces varying extremely in their frictional coefficient. In such a case the M Differential Lock immediately builds up growing locking force with an increasing difference in speed between the two drive wheels, thus maintaining the car's traction and pulling force at all times.
The BMW M6 Convertible proudly features the new generation of BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). While the first stage of DSC is designed for maximum driving safety, the M Dynamic Mode is appreciated above all by the sporting driver. And it almost goes without saying that the driver is able to switch off DSC completely if he wishes. Electronic Damper Control (EDC) also offers freedom of choice, no less than three control programs enabling the driver to set the suspension to different modes ranging from really sporting and firm all the way to relatively comfortable.
Clearly, the driver does not always need all the power of the V10 in every situation. In city traffic or when cruising through the countryside, for example, the comfort-oriented P400 performance program is the ideal choice. P400 is automatically activated as soon as the driver starts the engine and, as the name indicates, immediately offers 400 hp output. Then all the driver has to do is press the Power Button in order to call up the full power and dynamism of the ten-cylinder, with this extra power offering a significantly more spontaneous and dynamic response.
High-performance brakes like in motorsport.
Reflecting the car's outstanding performance, the BMW M6 Convertible comes with a high-performance brake system featuring cross-drilled, weight-optimised compound brake discs. On the road, this means a stopping distance of just under 36 metres or 118 feet from 100 and less than 140 metres or 459 feet from 200 km/h.
The two-stage brake display in the rear lights ensures extra safety and helps to prevent accidents from behind: As soon as the driver applies the brakes hard, the illuminated area in the brake lights becomes larger than in a regular braking manoeuvre, telling motorists following from behind to apply the brakes harder, too. A further safety feature is the very bright and fast-reacting LEDs in the brake lights not requiring any maintenance and absolutely free of wear.
Quality, not quantity: finest mix of materials.
The perfect balance of weight also contributes to the superior driving characteristics of the BMW M6 Convertible. This perfection in weight alignment is based on an intelligent mix of materials for the body-in-white, inter alia with the help of modern plastic materials of the highest quality. And despite their lower weight, these components are stiffer and stronger than comparable components made of conventional materials, ensuring not only precise driving dynamics, but also optimum vibration control and a very high standard of crash safety.
Electronically controlled safety systems.
The seat belts on all four seats come with belt force limiters. The integrated restraint systems on the front seats also feature belt latch tensioners, with two-stage frontal and side airbags reducing the risk of injury. These safety components are controlled and masterminded by Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE), a safety and information system exactly determining the intensity of a collision should the worst ever come to the worst and activating the restraint systems quickly and precisely where they are required.
Specifications BMW M6 Convertible.
Body M6 Convertible
No of doors/seats 2/2 +2
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4,871/1,855/1,377
Wheelbase mm 2,781
Track, front/rear mm 1,567/1,584
Turning circle m 12.5
Tank capacity approx. ltr 70
Cooling system including heater ltr 15
Engine oil ltr 13
Transmission fluid ltr 2.6
Final drive fluid ltr 1.2
Weight, unladen, to EU standard (Weight of car in road trim (DIN) plus 75 kg for driver and luggage.) kg 2,005
Max load to DIN standard kg 450
Max permissible weight to DIN kg 2,380
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1,120/1,290
Luggage comp to DIN ltr 300-350
Air resistance cd x A 0.731
Power unit
Config/No of cylinders/valves V/10/4
Engine management MS S65
Capacity cc 4,999
Bore/stroke mm 92.0/75.2
Compression ratio : 1 12.0:1
Fuel grade RON 95-98
Max output kW/hp 373/507 at rpm 7,750
Max torque Nm/lb-ft 520/383 at rpm 6,100
Electrical system
Battery/installation Ah/- 90/luggage compartment
Alternator A/W 170/2,380
Chassis and suspension
Suspension, front Two-joint spring strut axle with tiebar; small positive steering roll radios, compensation of transverse forces; reduction of brake dive
Suspension, rear Aluminium integral axle with longitudinal arms and double track control arms,anti-squat and anti-dive
Brakes, front Two-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes
Diameter mm 374 x 36, vented and cross-drilled
Brakes, rear Single-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes
Diameter mm 370 x 24, vented and cross-drilled
Driving stability systems ABS, CBC, DSC; Variable M Differential Lock
Steering Rack-and-pinion steering with hydraulic assistance and Servotronic
Steering ratio, overall : 1 13.0
Transmission SMG III
Gear ratios
I 3.985
II 2.652
III : 1.806
IV : 1.392
V : 1.159
VI : 1.000
VII : 0.833
R : 3.985
Final drive ratio : 3.620
Tyres, front/rear 255/40 ZR19/285/35 ZR19
Rims, front/rear 8.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 12 forged aluminium/9.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 17 forged aluminium
Performance
Power-to-weight ratio, DIN kg/kW 5.2
Output per litre kW/hp 74.6/101.5
Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec 4.8
Standing-start km sec 22.9
In 4th gear 80-120 km/h sec 4.7
Top speed (Electronically limited) km/h (mph) 250 (155)
Fuel consumption in EU cycle (May be increased under certain conditions.)
Urban ltr/100 km 22.8
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 10.7
Composite ltr/100 km 15.2
CO2 g/km 366
Emission standard EU4
Precisely for this purpose, BMW M GmbH has created a truly unique performer: Ten cylinders and five litres engine capacity, 373 kW/507 hp and maximum torque of 520 Newton-metres/383 lb-ft - these are the basic facts and figures describing a drive unit revving up smoothly and dynamically to the other side of 8,000 rpm. Together with the excellent suspension conceived for supreme dynamics and the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) complete with Drivelogic, this supreme power unit turns the large convertible from BMW M into an open sports car able to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
The BMW M6 Convertible combines impressive driving dynamics with supreme exclusivity and aesthetic looks with dynamic elegance through and through. And offering all the space and comfort of a genuine 2+2 as well as the refinement of a truly outstanding top segment luxury car, the BMW M6 Convertible makes open-air motoring an absolutely unique experience. Combining all kinds of different qualities in unprecedented style, the BMW M6 Convertible is truly unmistakable. It is the open-air version of the BMW M6 high-performance sports car. And at the same time it is the most sporting and dynamic rendition of the BMW 6 Series Convertible.
In particular, however, the BMW M6 Convertible is one of the most fascinating and exclusive cars ever built. Reflecting the usual standard of a BMW M Car, the dynamic driving qualities of the BMW M6 Convertible have been optimised on the race track.
With its supreme driving comfort, wide range of equipment and unique flair, the M6 Convertible is however equally at home on all kinds of roads the world over. The high-quality fabric roof ensures sheer driving pleasure at all times of the year. And not least, the BMW M6 Convertible stands out through the understatement and style so typical of every BMW M Car.
Unique at first sight.
In the sum total of all its features, the BMW M6 Convertible is beyond any competition. Proudly bearing the motorsport DNA of BMW M and the comfort-oriented elegance of the BMW 650i Convertible, the M6 Convertible most definitely comes in a class of its own - it is a high-performance convertible thrilling in every respect. So there can be no doubt about it: Compared with other high-performance open two-seaters, the BMW M6 Convertible comes closest to the concept of the ideal car in this segment.
Measuring 4,871 millimetres or 191.8 inches in length, BMW M's new highperformance convertible is more than 5 centimetres or 2 inches longer than the BMW 6 Series Convertible, above all due to its rear air dam optimized for supreme aerodynamic performance and giving the entire car an even sleeker, stretched-out silhouette. Widely flared wheel arches, in turn, give the car a very sporting, low and dynamic look.
Perhaps the most significant eye-catchers at the rear are the four exhaust tailpipes sticking out of the powerfully contoured air dam so typical of BMW's M Cars. In all, the BMW M6 Convertible offers unique aesthetic looks characterised by dynamism and exclusivity and truly fascinating to behold whether the car is open or closed.
Fin-roof look with the softtop either closed or open.
The roof of the BMW M6 Convertible is made up of three layers. A special noise- and heat-insulating layer of polyurethane (PUR) foam comes between the rubberised outer layer and the interior roof lining. Thanks to its unique fin-roof look, the softtop boasts the same dynamic contours as the coupé.
The wide C-pillar, in turn, is characterised by the so-called Hofmeister “kick” proudly borne out on all BMWs and so typical of the brand.
Although the roof covers an extremely generous passenger compartment, it folds up into compact dimensions, the vertically positioned rear window hardly taking up any storage space at all, since it moves up and down electrically, regardless of whether the roof itself is open or closed, thus providing a pleasant, draught-free supply of air whenever required.
The roof itself opens and closes electrically either by remote control or by pressing a button in the instrument panel, the entire process in each case taking less than 25 seconds.
The interior: sports car character with proud style and noblesse.
Within its interior, the BMW M6 Convertible again boasts a wide range of beautiful, stylish and highly practical features. Quite openly, it displays all the noblesse rightly expected by the connoisseur of an exclusive convertible ranging from generous seats and spaciousness all the way to a complete range of highly attractive comfort features. A particular highlight is the tasteful combination of the most exclusive materials, with the entire design of the interior reflecting the car's sporting and elegant style.
In the driver-oriented cockpit all essential functions are positioned exactly where they should be for perfect ergonomics, either on or around the steering wheel. The controls masterminding all functions also relevant to the co-driver are housed on the centre console, which also accommodates the iDrive Controller serving to activate and operate a wide range of comfort functions via the Control Display.
Through its purist design alone, the iDrive Controller stands out clearly in its looks and touch from the Controller in the BMW 650i Convertible. The Control Display itself comes with enhanced menu guidance also comprising MDrive management. The speedometer and rev counter are housed in tube-shaped rings, the faces on the instrument dials are in black, the numbers stand out clearly in white, and the indicator needles themselves come in traditional BMW M red.
The optional Head-Up Display (HUD) presents driving information essential to the driver directly in his field of vision, the driver himself determining at the touch of a button whether he wishes to see the standard display or receive special M information.
Perfect seats for sports motoring.
The front seats have been optimised especially for the BMW M6 Convertible, offering above all supreme driving dynamics and excellent support. For a convertible, the space available for the rear-seat passengers is by all means comfortable and, indeed, generous.
Like in all M Cars, the battery and tyre repair system are housed in the luggage compartment offering an unusually spacious volume of 300-350 litres (10.5-12.3 cubic feet). This accommodates one large and one small hard shell case or a medium-sized hard shell case plus two 46-inch golf bags.
The V10 Convertible: an open pledge to power and performance.
Boosting a 373 kW/507 hp V10 power unit, the BMW M6 Convertible is quite literally an open pledge to power and performance. Even so, however, the sheer power of the engine alone is not everything. Rather, the fascinating experience of driving the car results from its outstanding acceleration and development of power at all engine and road speeds. In the BMW M6 Convertible, this ideal combination of torque and the overall transmission ratio translates into truly impressive power on the drive wheels
in all situations and under all circumstances. The supreme performance of the fast-revving V10 power unit in the BMW M6 Convertible forms a perfect match with the optimum gear and final drive ratios, thus ensuring perfectly dosed transmission of engine power to the drive wheels at the rear.
The entire power and performance concept as such is derived directly from motorsport: In the process of developing its maximum output, the V10 power unit revs all the way to 8,250 rpm, reaching engine speeds otherwise only found in a purebred racing car. And in terms of specific output, more than 100 hp per litre is truly outstanding for a normal-aspiration engine. Variable double-VANOS camshaft control, in turn, ensures an optimum gas cycle at all times. Last but not least, individual throttle butterflies on each cylinder with full electronic control give the V10 yet another particular highlight typical of motor racing.
High-speed power unit and seven-gear SMG.
The high-speed power unit offers supreme output in all situations and under all conditions. And since fast acceleration also calls for a fast and precise gearshift, the BMW M6 Convertible comes as standard with BMW's Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) complete with Drivelogic. Seven-speed SMG conveys the power of the engine to the rear wheels ideally via the drivetrain, offering the driver the option to shift gears manually, if required with an extremely fast and efficient gearshift. At the same time the automated Drive function makes rapid but smooth cruising a particular experience in motoring comfort.
SMG is activated either via the selector lever or through gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. Both in the manual and automated mode, the interruption of power flowing to the drive wheels when shifting gears is reduced to an absolute minimum.
SMG Drivelogic gives the driver no less than 11 different driving programs allowing him to individually adjust the gearshift characteristics of SMG to his preferred style of motoring. Six of the 11 programs can be pre-selected within the manual gearshift function (S-mode), the driver shifting gears by hand according to his personal preferences. The only exception is the Launch Control function for maximum acceleration from a standing start. The gearshift functions required for this purpose are completely automatically by the gearbox at the ideal point and with optimum slip control. The D-mode, finally, offers the driver another five automatic driving programs.
“M” for maximum muscle.
Perfect interaction of the V10 power unit and seven-speed SMG gives the driver maximum pleasure at the wheel: Acceleration from 0-100 km/h comes in 4.8 seconds and the BMW M6 Convertible completes the standing-start kilometre in 22.9 seconds. This supreme performance continues all the way to the car's top speed limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
Lap times on the Nordschleife of Nurburgring almost as fast as in the BMW M6 Coupé clearly confirm the supreme performance of this outstanding Convertible. Focusing on every detail, however, the engineers at BMW M have succeeded in giving the M6 Convertible that extra touch of smoothness and serenity on the road, a quality cherished by the driver and his passengers above all beyond the race track, where the BMW M6 Convertible takes even severe bumps with unparalleled complacency. Indeed, the only feedback from the road going to the driver and passengers is the information essential for driving in truly sporting and athletic style.
Variable M Differential Lock and DSC with M Dynamic Mode.
The variable, speed-sensing M Differential Lock gives the M6 Convertible supreme driving stability and optimum traction especially when accelerating out of a bend. Even in the most demanding situations, therefore, the differential provides a decisive edge in traction, for example with the drive wheels running on surfaces varying extremely in their frictional coefficient. In such a case the M Differential Lock immediately builds up growing locking force with an increasing difference in speed between the two drive wheels, thus maintaining the car's traction and pulling force at all times.
The BMW M6 Convertible proudly features the new generation of BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). While the first stage of DSC is designed for maximum driving safety, the M Dynamic Mode is appreciated above all by the sporting driver. And it almost goes without saying that the driver is able to switch off DSC completely if he wishes. Electronic Damper Control (EDC) also offers freedom of choice, no less than three control programs enabling the driver to set the suspension to different modes ranging from really sporting and firm all the way to relatively comfortable.
Clearly, the driver does not always need all the power of the V10 in every situation. In city traffic or when cruising through the countryside, for example, the comfort-oriented P400 performance program is the ideal choice. P400 is automatically activated as soon as the driver starts the engine and, as the name indicates, immediately offers 400 hp output. Then all the driver has to do is press the Power Button in order to call up the full power and dynamism of the ten-cylinder, with this extra power offering a significantly more spontaneous and dynamic response.
High-performance brakes like in motorsport.
Reflecting the car's outstanding performance, the BMW M6 Convertible comes with a high-performance brake system featuring cross-drilled, weight-optimised compound brake discs. On the road, this means a stopping distance of just under 36 metres or 118 feet from 100 and less than 140 metres or 459 feet from 200 km/h.
The two-stage brake display in the rear lights ensures extra safety and helps to prevent accidents from behind: As soon as the driver applies the brakes hard, the illuminated area in the brake lights becomes larger than in a regular braking manoeuvre, telling motorists following from behind to apply the brakes harder, too. A further safety feature is the very bright and fast-reacting LEDs in the brake lights not requiring any maintenance and absolutely free of wear.
Quality, not quantity: finest mix of materials.
The perfect balance of weight also contributes to the superior driving characteristics of the BMW M6 Convertible. This perfection in weight alignment is based on an intelligent mix of materials for the body-in-white, inter alia with the help of modern plastic materials of the highest quality. And despite their lower weight, these components are stiffer and stronger than comparable components made of conventional materials, ensuring not only precise driving dynamics, but also optimum vibration control and a very high standard of crash safety.
Electronically controlled safety systems.
The seat belts on all four seats come with belt force limiters. The integrated restraint systems on the front seats also feature belt latch tensioners, with two-stage frontal and side airbags reducing the risk of injury. These safety components are controlled and masterminded by Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE), a safety and information system exactly determining the intensity of a collision should the worst ever come to the worst and activating the restraint systems quickly and precisely where they are required.
Specifications BMW M6 Convertible.
Body M6 Convertible
No of doors/seats 2/2 +2
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4,871/1,855/1,377
Wheelbase mm 2,781
Track, front/rear mm 1,567/1,584
Turning circle m 12.5
Tank capacity approx. ltr 70
Cooling system including heater ltr 15
Engine oil ltr 13
Transmission fluid ltr 2.6
Final drive fluid ltr 1.2
Weight, unladen, to EU standard (Weight of car in road trim (DIN) plus 75 kg for driver and luggage.) kg 2,005
Max load to DIN standard kg 450
Max permissible weight to DIN kg 2,380
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1,120/1,290
Luggage comp to DIN ltr 300-350
Air resistance cd x A 0.731
Power unit
Config/No of cylinders/valves V/10/4
Engine management MS S65
Capacity cc 4,999
Bore/stroke mm 92.0/75.2
Compression ratio : 1 12.0:1
Fuel grade RON 95-98
Max output kW/hp 373/507 at rpm 7,750
Max torque Nm/lb-ft 520/383 at rpm 6,100
Electrical system
Battery/installation Ah/- 90/luggage compartment
Alternator A/W 170/2,380
Chassis and suspension
Suspension, front Two-joint spring strut axle with tiebar; small positive steering roll radios, compensation of transverse forces; reduction of brake dive
Suspension, rear Aluminium integral axle with longitudinal arms and double track control arms,anti-squat and anti-dive
Brakes, front Two-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes
Diameter mm 374 x 36, vented and cross-drilled
Brakes, rear Single-piston swing-calliper compound disc brakes
Diameter mm 370 x 24, vented and cross-drilled
Driving stability systems ABS, CBC, DSC; Variable M Differential Lock
Steering Rack-and-pinion steering with hydraulic assistance and Servotronic
Steering ratio, overall : 1 13.0
Transmission SMG III
Gear ratios
I 3.985
II 2.652
III : 1.806
IV : 1.392
V : 1.159
VI : 1.000
VII : 0.833
R : 3.985
Final drive ratio : 3.620
Tyres, front/rear 255/40 ZR19/285/35 ZR19
Rims, front/rear 8.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 12 forged aluminium/9.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 17 forged aluminium
Performance
Power-to-weight ratio, DIN kg/kW 5.2
Output per litre kW/hp 74.6/101.5
Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec 4.8
Standing-start km sec 22.9
In 4th gear 80-120 km/h sec 4.7
Top speed (Electronically limited) km/h (mph) 250 (155)
Fuel consumption in EU cycle (May be increased under certain conditions.)
Urban ltr/100 km 22.8
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 10.7
Composite ltr/100 km 15.2
CO2 g/km 366
Emission standard EU4
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