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Page 4 of 5 MDrive Manager & Body
Control of all of these features has been brought together using the M6's MDrive
Manager. MDrive allows the driver to pre-select specific settings for the Power
button, SMG gearbox, DSC, EDC and Head-up Display. With one push of the steering
wheel-mounted button, the driver selects his or her chosen character. For example,
the car can be set up for an exciting 50km A-road drive to and from work or, on
the other hand, for a city commute. More extreme settings can be pre-programmed
for track use.
For a car with such potential, high performance brakes are needed and the new
BMW M6 doesn't disappoint. Using aluminium double piston callipers and cross-drilled
disc brakes, the car can stop from 100kmh in just 36 metres and from 200kmh in
only 140 metres - equivalent to 1.3g deceleration.
Specially developed tyres ensure that the prodigious horsepower and braking power
are transferred to the road. Measuring 255/40ZR19 on the front and 285/35ZR19
on the rear, the tyres are mounted on lightweight five-spoke 19-inch forged aluminium
wheels, each weighing 1.8kgs less than a normal cast alloy wheel.
Like other 6 Series models, the new BMW M6 uses a hybrid construction of aluminium,
thermoplastics and SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound). This mixture of materials delivers
an extremely rigid, yet light, body structure. The front wings are made of thermoplastics,
the doors and bonnet of aluminium and the boot lid, SMC. Like the legendary M3
CSL, but unlike the 630i and 645Ci, the new BMW M6 also uses carbon fibre in the
construction of the roof panel to reduce the weight yet further - this feature
alone saves nearly five kilograms and contributes towards the overall weight of
just 1710kgs.
Visually, the new M6 differentiates itself from the 6 Series by a deeper front
valance with air intakes for the engine and brakes, more contoured sills and rear
valance that includes a diffuser to increase aerodynamic efficiency. Nestling
under the rear valance are BMW M's telltale four rear exhaust pipes. To complement
the changes in body styling, the new M6 is available in four exclusive M colours
- Indianapolis Red, Sepang Bronze, Interlagos Blue and Silverstone alongside three
other 6 Series colours.
Inside, the new M6 comes with fully adjustable M sports seats that include lumber
support and an adjustable backrest width as standard. They are covered in extended
Merino leather, with the owner able to choose between Black, Silverstone or Sepang.
As an option, full Merino leather can be specified in Indianapolis Red and Portland
Natural Brown alongside the other three colours that includes a leather covered
dashboard and alcantata headlining.
The new BMW M6 also features BMW M's version of the new Head-up Display system.
Unlike the standard Head-up Display available on 5 and 6 Series models that offers
navigation instructions and cruise control information, the system on the M6 projects
driver-focussed information such as engine speed, gear selected and road speed
directly into the driver's view, obviating the need for the driver to take his
or her eyes off the road ahead.
The new M6 will go on sale towards the end of 2005. Dates and prices will be announced
in due course.
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