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Written by www.bmw.com.au
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The world-famous division of BMW, M GmbH
follows its tradition of producing ultra-performance luxury vehicles by
introducing its latest variant - the new BMW M6 Convertible. For the
genuine motoring enthusiast, the M6 Convertible provides the open-air
version of supreme power and high-performance.
- Features 5.0-litre V10 powerplant from Coupé
- Variable M Differential Lock ensures positive traction
- Zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
- M Power button, Electronic Damper Control, new generation Dynamic Stability Control, Head-Up Display
The world-famous division of BMW, M GmbH
follows its tradition of producing ultra-performance luxury vehicles by
introducing its latest variant - the new BMW M6 Convertible. For the
genuine motoring enthusiast, the M6 Convertible provides the open-air
version of supreme power and high-performance.
The BMW M6
Convertible is a unique performer featuring the internationally
acclaimed engine of the year – the 5.0-litre V10 – which produces an
awesome 373 kW (507 bhp) and maximum torque of 520 Nm. With a
suspension developed for supreme dynamics and a Sequential M Gearbox
(SMG) complete with Drivelogic, this ultimate power unit turns the
latest product from BMW M into an open sports car able to accelerate to
100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
Measuring 4,871 mm in length, BMW
M’s new high-performance convertible is more than 5 cm longer than the
BMW 6 Series Convertible due to its rear air dam, optimised for supreme
aerodynamic performance.
Typical of BMW’s M Cars, the M6 Convertible also features four exhaust tailpipes at the rear.
Fin-roof look with softtop either closed or open
The
roof of the BMW M6 convertible is made of three layers. A special noise
and heat insulating layer of polyurethane (PUR) foam comes between the
rubberized outer layer and the interior roof lining. Thanks to its
unique fin-roof look, the soft top boasts the same dynamic contours as
the Coupe. The wide C-pillar is characterised by BMW’s famous
Hofmeister ‘kick’.
A vertically positioned rear window can be
electrically adjusted to move up or down, regardless of whether the
roof itself is open or closed. The roof itself can be opened or closed
either by remote control or via a button on the instrument panel with
the entire process either way taking less than 25 seconds.
The interior: sports car character with proud style
The
interior of the BMW M6 Convertible again boasts a wide range of stylish
and practical features. Due its driver-oriented cockpit, all essential
functions are positioned either on or around the steering wheel. The
iDrive controller, housed on the centre console, is positioned for
access by both driver and front passenger, and can be used to activate
and operate a wide range of comfort functions via the Control Display.
The Control Display comes with an enhanced menu guidance which also
features MDrive management.
The speedometer and rev counter
are housed in tube-shaped rings, the faces on the instrument dials are
black, the numbers stand out clearly in white, and the indicator
needles themselves come in traditional BMW M red. 
Head-Up
Display (HUD), as featured in the M5 and M6 Coupé, presents driving
information essential to the driver directly in their field of vision,
with the driver being able to determine at the touch of a button what
information they wish to see – either the standard display or M
specific details.
The V10 Convertible: a pledge to power and performance
Boasting
a 373 kW V10 power unit, the BMW M6 Convertible is a pledge to power
and performance. This fast-revving engine forms a perfect match with
the optimum gear and final drive ratios, ensuring a perfectly dosed
transmission of engine power to the drive wheels at the rear.
The
entire power and performance concept behind this engine 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. More than
100 hp per litre is truly outstanding for a normally-aspirated engine.
Variable double-VANOS camshaft control, in turn, ensures an optimum gas
cycle at all times. Individual throttle butterflies on each cylinder
with full electronic control give the V10 yet another highlight from
its motor racing heritage.
High-speed power unit and seven-gear SMG
The
high-speed power unit offers supreme output in all situations and under
all conditions. As 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 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 is available offering rapid but smooth
cruising.
SMG is activated either via the selector lever or through gearshift paddles on the steering wheel. 
SMG
Drivelogic gives the driver no less than 11 different driving
programmes allowing them to individually adjust the gearshift
characteristics of SMG to their preferred style of motoring. Six of the
11 programmes can be pre-selected within the manual gearshift functions
(S-mode), allowing the driver to shift gears by hand according to their
personal preferences. The only exception is the Launch Control function
which offers maximum acceleration from a standing start. The gearshift
functions required for this purpose are completed automatically by the
gearbox at the ideal point and with optimum slip control. The remaining
five programmes are automatic and found in D-mode.
‘M’ for maximum muscle
Perfect
interaction of the V10 power unit and seven-speed SMG gives the driver
ultimate pleasure behind the wheel; acceleration from 0-100 km/h comes
in 4.8 seconds with the standing-start kilometre completed in just 22.9
seconds. This supreme performance continues all the way to the car’s
top speed limited electronically to 250 km/h.
Lap times on the
Nordschleife of Nürburgring almost as fast as in the M6 Coupé confirm
the supreme performance of its Convertible stable-mate.
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 cases 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 forces at all times.
The M6
Convertible 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
performance oriented driver.
Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
offers three control programmes, each enabling the driver to set the
suspension to the desired mode ranging from sporting and firm to
comfortable.
The P400 performance programme is automatically
activated as soon as the engine is started and as its name indicates
offers immediate output of 400 hp output. By pressing the Power Button,
the full power and dynamism of the ten-cylinder engine can be called
up.
High-performance brakes
Reflecting the cars
outstanding performance, the 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 from 100 km/h and less than 140 metres from 200
km/h.
The two-stage brake display in the rear lights ensures
extra safety and helps to prevent rear-end accidents; as soon as the
driver applies the brakes hard, the illuminated area in the brake
lights becomes larger than in a regular braking manoeuvre, indicating
to motorists following to apply the brakes harder, too. A further
safety feature is the very bright and fast-reacting LEDs in the bake
lights not requiring any maintenance and free of wear.
Quality: the finest mix of materials
The
perfect balance of weight also contributes to the superior driving
characteristics of the M6 Convertible. This perfection in weight
alignment is based on an intelligent mix of materials for the
body-in-white, with the help of modern plastic materials of the highest
quality. 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
the Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE), a safety and information system
exactly determining the intensity of a collision and activating the
restraint systems quickly and precisely when they are required.
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