Munich. From July 2015 production, BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version. The new Competition Package has been developed with a keen eye on enhancing driving dynamics. It includes a power boost for the4.4-litre V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology (BMW M6 Coupe / BMW M6 Gran Coupe / BMW M6 Convertible: fuel consumption combined: 9.9 /9.9 / 10.3 l / 100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 231 / 231 / 239 g/km) of 29kW over the standard unit, to 441kW. Peak torque also rises from 680 Nm in standard tune to700 Nm, and is available across an extremely wide rev band – between 1,500 and 6,000 rpm.

New personal best for the BMW M6 Coupe: 0 – 200 km/h in 11.8 seconds.

The three model variants impress with outstanding performance when fitted with the new optional Competition Package. For example, the sprint from 0 to100 km/h is all over in 3.9 seconds in the BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Gran Coupe or 4.0 seconds in the BMW M6 Convertible. What’s more, the BMW M6 Coupe requires just 11.8 seconds to power from 0 – 200 km/h, making it 0.6 seconds faster to the mark than with the previous version of the Competition Package (423 kW). The top speed of all Competition models is electronically limited to 250 km/h, but can be stoked to 305 km/h with M Driver’s Package. The Competition Package in South Africa includes the M Driver’s Package as part of the Competition Package content. However, the M Driver’s Package is also available as an option outside of the Competition Package.

The Competition Package includes various measures designed to appreciably enrich the cars’ handling. Here the same principle applies as in the development of all BMW M cars: the chassis technology is tuned precisely to the performance characteristics of the powertrain. The result is maximum performance combined with assured and precisely controllable responses at all times –even when pushing the dynamic envelope. To this end, the springs, dampers and anti-roll bars all get firmer tuning. The Active M Differential on the final drive works with its own control unit to further improve traction, allowing the driver to accelerate even more dynamically out of tight corners, for example. The steering with M-specific Servotronic function has more direct mapping while the M Dynamic Mode of theDSC (Dynamic StabilityControl) system is focused even more intently on delivering sporty handling.

Externally, the BMW M6 Competition models make hearts beat faster with exclusive 20-inchM light-alloy wheels (double-spoke 601M, bi-colour) and mixed tyres, plus black chrome twin tail pipes for the sports exhaust system.

The BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with Competition Package will be available from July 2015 production. Pricing is as follows:

• BMW M6 Convertible      R 147,600
• BMW M6 Coupé              R 147,600
• BMW M6 Gran Coupé     R 134,000

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Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html. LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB)

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Munich (DE), 5th February 2015. BMW’s new figurehead for the GT racing scene has been given its first run: last Saturday, the test track on the premises of the BMW factory in Dingolfing (DE) provided the stage for the roll-out of the BMW M6 GT3, with which BMW teams will compete in national and international series, as well as at iconic endurance races, from 2016 onwards. The car left the garage for the first time at precisely 14:00 with Jörg Müller (DE) at the wheel. This gave the BMW works driver the honour of creating the next milestone in the development of the BMW M6 GT3.

“This is a big moment for everyone who has worked so intensely and passionately on the development of the BMW M6 GT3 in recent months,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “This car incorporates all the experience we have gained in recent years on the endurance and GT racing circuits. We are well on schedule with the development, and are confident we will be able to take to the track in 2016 with a package that is competitive from the outset. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved with this fantastic project.”

Müller was thrilled with his outing in Dingolfing: “It is a fantastic moment when you walk into the garage and see this stunningly beautiful car. I am very proud to have taken it out for its first few kilometres. A roll-out is obviously just an initial performance test but, on the whole, everything was very good and we had no problems. The engine really impressed me. It is powerful and has good torque, which is important for a car like this. I am confident that BMW Motorsport will provide its customers with a fantastic racing car, in the BMW M6 GT3.”

The development of the BMW M6 GT3 is progressing according to plan. It is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 M TwinPower Turbo production engine, which has been the subject of modifications for its use on the racetrack. It has dry sump lubrication and generates over 500 hp, with a total car weight of less than 1,300 kilograms. Further features of the BMW M6 GT3 include the transaxle drive concept, a six-speed sequential racing transmission, and powerful motorsport electronics. The chassis’ aerodynamic properties were optimised in the BMW wind tunnel.

The BMW M6 Coupé provides an ideal basis, on which the BMW Motorsport engineers have worked meticulously to hone the BMW M6 GT3 for use in motor racing. Priority was given to ensuring the drivers are as safe as physically possible. To offer the drivers of the BMW M6 GT3 as much protection as possible against injury, BMW Motorsport itself developed and produced the FIA-approved safety cell, which complies with the very latest safety standards. The engineers also placed great emphasis on efficiency, ease of maintenance and reliability, which is particularly crucial at the 24-hour classics.

Anyone interested in purchasing a BMW M6 GT3 can send an E-mail to  M6GT3@bmw-motorsport.com. They will then be registered and be the first to hear any new information about the car. Enquiries from North America are to be sent by E-mail to M6GT3NA@bmw-motorsport.com.

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Munich. The new BMW M6 Coupe and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 231 g/km*) and new BMW M6 Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*) allow BMW M GmbH to restate its leadership in the high-performance luxury segment. The outgoing models had already set new benchmarks with the flawless balance of power, efficiency, agility, comfort and luxury that is typical of M models. And now the new BMW M6 Coupe, new BMW M6 Convertible and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe are poised to write a fresh chapter in this success story, fuelled by an even more finely honed, well-resolved overall concept.

Po werful, sporty appearance.
The new BMW M6 Coupe, new BMW M6 Convertible and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe announce their high-performance credentials before they even turn a wheel thanks to their athletic and dynamic appearance. A front end with new, standard-fitted LED headlights makes their intentions immediately clear – the M‑specific double-bar kidney grille and eye-catching front apron with large air intakes see to that. The powerfully sculpted front wings with hallmark M gills (including integrated side indicators), the side skirts and the exclusive forged 19-inch M light-alloy wheels (BMW M6 Gran Coupe exclusive forged 20-inch M light-alloy wheels) only add to this impression. The sporting looks of the new BMW M6 Coupe, new BMW M6 Convertible and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe are rounded off by a rear apron with integrated diffuser insert, two sets of M-specific twin tailpipes and the M6 logo on the boot lid. Another exclusive M feature is the ultra-lightweight contoured carbon roof of the new BMW M6 Coupe and new BMW M6 Gran Coupe, which also helps to lower the cars’ centre of gravity visually.

The new BMW M6 model range will go on sale in South Africa in the second quarter of 2015. Local pricing and specs will be confirmed closer to the launch dates.

Munich (DE), 7th October 2014. BMW Motorsport will add a new chapter to its success story in GT racing in 2016. The BMW M6 GT3 will replace the BMW Z4 GT3, which has been in action since 2010. Development work on the new car is already in full swing. The first tests with the car, which is based in the BMW M6 Coupé, are planned for the first quarter of 2015. Customers will be able to purchase the BMW M6 GT3 from the end of 2015, allowing them to compete in the 2016 BMW Sports Trophy with the new car. Orders will be accepted over the course of 2015. The exact date, from which orders can be placed, will be announced at a later date. 

“For me, as BMW Motorsport Director, there are few things more exciting than the development of a completely new car like the BMW M6 GT3,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “This car’s properties make it predestined to succeed the BMW Z4 GT3. The BMW Z4 GT3 has enjoyed success around the world in recent years, and is very popular among our customers. We obviously want to follow on from this success with the BMW M6 GT3. After all, the target we have set ourselves is to provide our customers with the best possible material. We also want to demonstrate the high product substance of BMW M cars in motorsport with the BMW M6 GT3. We are all very excited to see it in action at the initial tests. One thing is certain from the first design sketches: this car is going to have the wow factor. It goes without saying that we will continue to offer BMW Z4 GT3 customers our full support, just as they have come to expect from us.” 

The heart of the BMW M6 GT3 is the BMW M Twin Power Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine, which features a capacity of 4.4 litres. The engine is familiar from the production model and has been modified specifically for racing. The chassis is being optimised by hand for the specific demands of the racetrack in the BMW Motorsport workshop in Munich (DE). With regard to technology, the focus is on the use of extras that meet the very highest and latest standards in motorsport development, such as racing gearbox, racing ABS and racing electronics. Even now, BMW Motorsport is focussing on safety, reliability and affordable running costs, to ensure that our customers can enjoy successful motorsport at the highest level with the BMW M6 GT3, without the financial burden being too great. 

Anyone interested in purchasing a BMW M6 GT3 can send an E-mail to  M6GT3@BMW-Motorsport.com. They will then be registered and be the first to hear any new information about the car.

Valencia, 10th November 2013. Marc Marquez was a sensation in his first season of MotoGP – and his show-stopping performances also carried over to the BMW M Award. At just 20 years old, the young Spaniard came through brilliantly against more established opposition to win the 2013 BMW M Award as the top qualifier of the year. The award, in the form of an exclusive and customised BMW M car, is presented each year by MotoGP partner BMW M GmbH. As BMW M GmbH is celebrating a double anniversary in 2013 – it is the company’s 15th season as “Official Car of MotoGP” and the BMW M Award is presented since ten years – this year’s prize is a real highlight: an exclusive BMW M6 Coupé.

Munich. They are high-performance sports cars, each with an individual character and all sharing the claim of turning superior performance attributes into an incomparable driving experience. In the BMW M5 and in the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe models, race track technology is brought to the road. The ensuing hallmark M driving characteristics now present themselves in an even more intense, concentrated and impressive guise. From July 2013 orders, BMW M GmbH will be offering the Competition Package as an option for the four most powerful automobiles in the model portfolio. Its features open up a new dimension of dynamics in customary BMW M style.

The Competition Package was specifically conceived to enhance handling properties, in adherence to the principle applied to the development of all BMW M automobiles: fine-tuning the suspension technology to the performance curve of the engine to bring maximum performance in line with consistently superlative responses that are precision-controllable even in highly dynamic driving situations.

The Competition Package boosts output by 11 kW to 423 kW in the high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower turbo technology that powers the BMW M5, BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe models. At the same time, the developers at BMW M GmbH have applied extensive modifications to the chassis set-up. Along with the suspension and damping systems, the stabiliser bars have also been more tautly tuned. In the BMW M5 this adjustment has resulted in a lowering of the car by around 10 millimetres. The potential inherent in the rear axle design – based on the race-derived principle of the rear axle subframe being bolted to the body – and the even more precisely calculated elastokinematics for the front axle are exploited to the full in the models featuring the Competition Package, with the aim of enhancing driving precision.

The Active M Differential on the final drive – standard on all models – is also issued with its own control unit in conjunction with the Competition Package. In combination with the modified set-up for the suspension, damping and stabiliser bars, this results in further improved traction. The new hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering with the M-specific Servotronic function, moreover, has more direct mapping to enable firm and secure contact with the road while further increasing the agility of the vehicle during cornering.

Beyond this, the configuration of the chassis control systems has been adapted to the specific suspension profile. With the Competition Package, the M Dynamic mode of the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system is even more acutely geared to sporty handling characteristics. The package additionally includes exclusively designed 20-inch M light-alloy wheels along with a sport exhaust system featuring customary M twin tailpipes in black chrome that lend an unmistakable sporty note to both the look and the sound of the car.

The further enhanced high-performance profile of the engine, chassis and sound experience courtesy of the Competition Package also has a positive impact on the vehicle set-up, which can be configured at the press of a button by selecting the Comfort, Sport or Sport+ modes. This makes for an even greater range between a supremely relaxed driving style and emotion-laden sportiness in the overall set-up of the relevant model. This more pronounced differentiation is most noticeable when spontaneously switching the set-up with the help of the M Drive buttons on the steering wheel.

The contents of the Competition Package make for optimised performance characteristics in all models, as demonstrated for example by 0.1 seconds being shaved off the standstill to 100 km/h sprint time and 0.2 seconds when accelerating from zero to 200 km/h. Cornering dynamics and elasticity are also enhanced – something that is noticeable in everyday driving but most powerfully experienced on the race track. In particular in conjunction with the optional M carbon ceramic brakes, all the driving dynamics attributes associated with BMW M automobiles are experienced at the highest level.

Local pricing for the new Competition Package will be confirmed at the end of May 2013.

Munich/Doha, 5th April 2013. Anniversary of a successful partnership: when the 2013 MotoGP World Championship gets underway with the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend, BMW M will be starting its 15th season as “Official Car of MotoGP”. BMW has been involved in MotoGP since 1999 and provides the official Safety Cars.

The first of many highlights over the course of the anniversary comes at the opening round, which will be held at the “Losail International Circuit” in Qatar: the first public outing of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. It is only a few weeks since the latest eagerly-awaited high-performance coupé from BMW M GmbH was enjoying its world premiere at the NAIAS in Detroit. This season, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe will spearhead the fleet of Safety Cars in action in the MotoGP World Championship. The high-performance BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a premium product, which combines outstanding performance with captivating aesthetics and luxurious elegance. The latest top model to emerge from BMW M GmbH is powered by a high-rev V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and generating 412 kW. It is this power that allows the BMW M6 Gran Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds. The engine performance, chassis technology, aerodynamic properties and balance, which is optimised using components such as the carbon-fibre reinforced plastic roof, are aligned with the kind of precision that people have come to expect of M. As such, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe not only offers a new luxury experience in an M vehicle, but also fully exhausts the dynamic driving potential, which is rooted in the BMW 6 Series. The Safety Car version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe has been specially modified for its use as a pace car out on the racetrack.

In total, the fleet of official MotoGP cars for the 2013 season comprises five BMW M and M Performance models. As well as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M5 will also be in action as Safety Cars. The Safety Officer will take to the track in a BMW M3 Coupe, while two BMW M550d xDrive Tourings will be used as medical cars. BMW Motorrad will also provide two new BMW HP4s as Safety Bikes. You can find more information on the 2013 Safety Car fleet online at www.bmw-m-safetycar.com.

“We are delighted that our cooperation with MotoGP is already entering its 15th season,” said Thomas Schemera, Director of Sales and Marketing at BMW M GmbH. “This shows that Dorna Sports sees us as a reliable partner when it comes to guaranteeing that practice sessions, qualifying and races pass safely in the pinnacle of motorcycle racing – even in the most difficult weather conditions. In return, the Motorcycle World Championship provides us with the perfect platform. This allows us to present our high-performance automobiles to a target group consisting of motorsport enthusiasts who share our passion for technologically innovative and dynamic sports cars – and that all over the world. We are particularly proud to be able to run our high-performance luxury coupe, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, as a Safety Car in the 2013 season.”

BMW M GmbH’s involvement in MotoGP is not solely restricted to the Safety Car fleet, but also comprises numerous sales and marketing campaigns within the Grand Prix environment. The BMW M Hospitality in the paddock will display MINI, BMW and BMW M automobiles. Visitors will also receive detailed information on the Grand Prix, riders and teams. An exclusive VIP sales programme completes the offering in the BMW M Hospitality. On the BMW M MotoGP Experience, guests spend the race weekend in the VIP village, thus gaining insights into what goes on behind the scenes of the Motorcycle World Championship. Among the highlights of this visitor package are the garage tours with former world champion and BMW M MotoGP Expert Loris Capirossi (ITA), meetings with the current crop of riders, and taxi rides in one of the BMW M Safety Cars.

The BMW M Award is also celebrating an anniversary this year. Since 2003, this award has been presented at the end of the MotoGP season to the rider with the best overall qualifying record. Among the recent winners, who receive an exclusive BMW M car for their efforts, are Valentino Rossi (ITA), Casey Stoner (AUS), Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) and Nicky Hayden (USA). To mark the tenth anniversary of the award, the best qualifier this season can look forward to a special highlight – however, the exact BMW M model will not be revealed until the start of the European leg of the season in Jerez (ESP) in May.

BMW M GmbH rang in the first grand prix week of the season with an exclusive M6 event hosted by Alfardan Automobiles, the BMW importer in Doha. This pre-launch event enabled Qatari national media representatives and invited customers to be the first to view the eagerly anticipated BMW M6 Gran Coupe Safety Car. This pace car, to be deployed on-track for the first time this weekend, was unveiled by BMW M MotoGP Expert Loris Capirossi. Also present were the BMW M6 Coupe Safety Car and the BMW M6 Convertible. 

A third body variant of the BMW M6 high-performanc e sports car is set to be presented for the first time as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe joins the existing Coupe and Convertible models in the line-up. The new member of the M6 family brings together customary M performance characteristics with extra helpings of luxury and aesthetic appeal. The high-revving V8 enginewith M TwinPower Turbo technology and 412 kW/560 hp propels the BMW M6 Gran Coupe from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. And the elegantly sporty lines of the four-door Coupe are complemented by bespoke features, such as the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof. The greater interior space of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe allows two rear passengers to enjoy generous levels of on-board comfort, and there is also a third rear seat for use on shorter journeys.

Design: the beauty of majestic power delivery.

Hallmark M design features influenced directly by technical considerations – such as cooling air requirements, chassis geometry, weight balance and aerodynamics – open a clear window into the performance capability of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The front of the car is dominated by its large air intakes, standard Adaptive LED Headlights and an M kidney grille designed especially for this model. From the side, the first four-door Coupe in the BMW M GmbH ranks is clearly distinguishable from the BMW M6 Coupe thanks to its rear doors and 113-millimetre longer wheelbase. The low roofline flowing smoothly into the rear, the swage line – which takes in the door openers – and side windows extending well into the C-pillars accentuate the dynamically stretched silhouette.

Prominently flared wheel arches draw the eye to a track width specific to the BMW M6 Gran Coupe. The characteristic M gills, aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors, standard BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line package and exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design underline the car’s distinctive appearance, as does another M signature – twin exhaust tailpipes positioned on the outer edges of the rear apron. Also integrated into the rear apron, and charged with the task of optimising airflow along the car’s underbody, is a diffuser made from CFRP.

This extremely lightweight, impressively strong high-tech material is used in the construction of the roof as well. Here, the visible carbon structure provides an eye-catching feature, as does a dynamic recess in the centre of the roof. This recess is referenced stylistically inside the car, the anthracite-coloured Alcantara roof liner gaining a central section in leather.

Emulating the harmonious blend of athletic prowess and elegance embodied by the exterior design, the distinctively M cockpit fuses sports car style with generous levels of space and a luxurious ambience. The driver and front passenger can look forward to M sports seats with integral belt guides. And the BMW M6 Gran Coupe’s standard specification also includes Merino leather upholstery with extended features. The rear compartment offers two or three seats, the backrests of which can split and fold down in a ratio of 40 : 60 to increase boot capacity from 460 to as much as 1,265 litres.

V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, seven-speed
M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, Active M Differential.

The powertrain technology under the skin of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe guarantees the performance characteristics for which M Automobiles are renowned. The V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology produces 412 kW/560 hp. Its technical wizardry includes a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers, a cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-Vanos continuously variable camshaft control. The 4,395 cc unit keeps peak torque of 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) on tap between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm, while maximum output is developed between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm. The engine revs to a maximum of 7,200 rpm. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h/155 mph (305 km/h/189 mph if the optional M Driver’s Package is specified). Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle stands at 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions are 232 grams per kilometre.

Taking care of power transfer is a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. The transmission’s electronic management system ensures the right gear is selected for optimum traction. It also offers the driver a Launch Control function for maximum acceleration, Low Speed Assistance for extra comfort and the Auto Start-Stop function to enhance efficiency.

Under particularly dynamic acceleration out of corners, as well as in tricky road and weather conditions, the Active M Differential at the rear axle distributes the engine’s power between the individual wheels to maximum traction-enhancing effect. Its electronically controlled multi-disc limited-slip differential works hand-in-hand with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system and splits drive between the right and left rear wheels quickly and precisely according to the situation at hand.

Chassis technology developed to M specification.

The chassis technology of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe is also geared to harnessing the car’s sporting potential in the cause of supreme performance. Like the integral rear axle, the double-wishbone front axle has specific kinematics and components made from forged aluminium. Chassis mountings using large panels ensure dynamic forces are passed evenly through to the body. The BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes as standard with an M-specific version of the Dynamic Damper Control system and hydraulic variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering with the M Servotronic function.

As an alternative to the standard high-performance compound braking system, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe can also be ordered with M carbon-ceramic brakes. Made from a new type of carbon-fibre compound ceramic, the discs boast even greater resistance to heat, lower weight and exceptional resistance to wear.

Arranged around the gearshift lever on the centre console of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe are the buttons used to configure all the adjustable powertrain and chassis functions to personal tastes. The DSC mode,engine performance characteristics, Dynamic Damper Control mapping,M Servotronic responses and M DCT Drivelogic shift program can be selected independently of each other. All of which means the driver can put together a detailed set-up and store those settings on one of the two M Drive buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

Exclusive and individual: high-quality range of equipment.

The standard equipment fitted on the BMW M6 Gran Coupe includes 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, leather trim, heated driver and front passenger seats, automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors, an alarm system and the BMW Professional radio with hi-fi loudspeakers. Available as an alternative to the standard 2-zone automatic climate control is a 4-zone system with a control panel in the rear compartment. Among the other highlights of the options list are M multifunction seats, heated rear seats, Comfort Access, a heated steering wheel, the Soft Close Automatic function for the doors, electrically operated sun blinds, the new generation of the Professional navigation system and a Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System.

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe also comes with a variety of BMW ConnectedDrive features, such as an M-specific BMW Head-Up Display, Park Distance Control, a rear-view camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View and BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition. Customers can also integrate their Apple iPhone or other smartphones into the car and make use of internet-based services while on board.

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 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 Convertible sprints from 0 to 100 km/h 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 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 high-performance sports car. The new BMW M6 Convertible records average fuel consumption of 10.3 l/100 km 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 – 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 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 car’s outstanding performance attributes. This is a fine example of how the ultra-dynamic character, which marks out the exclusive Convertible, is accurately expressed through its design.

Wide air intakes, stunningly contoured headlight units and large,
smooth surfaces shape the front end of the new 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 car’s 6 Series stable mate 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 high-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.

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 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 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 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 – 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
high-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.

Together with the outstanding, uncompromising suspension designed and built exclusively for sporting performance, this supreme power unit gives
the BMW M6 all the qualities of a thoroughbred supersports. But unlike its com­pet­itors usually offering only two seats, the BMW M6 comes with all
the space and comfort of a typical 2+2-seater, plus the luxurious features of
a typical luxury performance BMW.

The success principle: True power in a discreet package.

The BMW M6 shares its supreme power unit with the BMW M5. Ever since being introduced in the M5, this engine has been acknowledged as the
ab­so­lute benchmark, just as the M5 is the very epitome of the Sports Saloon.

Now, introducing even more superior performance data, the BMW M6 sets
a new standard in the segment of high-performance 2+2-seater luxury sports cars. Creating this unique model, the engineers at BMW M GmbH have
fo­cused not only on the sheer power of the engine, but also on the weight of the body and, as a result, the mass to be accelerated as quickly as possible
on the road. Reducing weight to a sensible minimum, the M6 comes with all the driving dynamics required for the race track, while in terms of motoring comfort and equipment it is simply ideal for all roads the world over. Not least, the body design of the BMW M6 modified only discreetly versus the elegant look of the BMW Coupé comes with all the understatement so characteristic of all M Models as their elementary feature.

Interacting with the seven-speed SMG transmission, the magnificent chassis and suspension, the elegant body in innovative lightweight technology,
as well as the wide range of luxury equipment, the ten-cylinder high-speed en­gine gives the customer a brand-new dimension in motoring performance.
It is indeed difficult to find any genuine competitors to the M6, since all other more or less comparable cars are either all-out supersports or sports sa­loons

far inferior in terms of agility. So given the car’s innovative drive con­cept,
a power-to-weight ratio even better than on the M5, as well as unique
handling – and all this with all the everyday driving qualities of a large coupé – the engineers at BMW M GmbH rightly claim that the new BMW M6 truly comes in a class of its own.

V10 power unit running at racing speeds.

Sharing BMW’s V10 power unit, the M5 and M6 come with one of the rare high-speed engines in regular saloon and coupé production. Within the
en­tire BMW family, the V10 is indeed the most demanding engine in technical terms and, without doubt, the top performer in every respect.

Power and performance, however, are not everything. Rather, what really counts is a car’s acceleration and driving dynamics on the road. And this
de­pends, first, on the weight of a car and, second, on the thrust and
power which actually goes to the drive wheels – which, in turn, is a result of engine torque and the overall transmission ratio. BMW’s high-speed engine concept allows an optimum gearbox and final drive transmission ratio in
all cases, thus guaranteeing impressive thrust and momentum on the road
at all times.

The perfect choice: High-revving concept.

A compact, high-revving normal-aspiration engine is the best of all strategies in generating maximum engine output: Revving up to speed of 8,250 rpm,
the V10 reaches a speed range reserved until recently to purebred racing cars alone. As a result, the engine easily outperforms the magical limit of 100 bhp per litre, again achieving specific output of a standard otherwise only found in motorsport.

The two five-cylinder banks in the V10 are arranged at an angle of 90° in order to optimise the standard of vibration control and motoring comfort of­fer­ed by full mass compensation on the crankdrive. Taking the substantial forces of the combustion process, high engine speeds and vibrations into account,
the crankcase comes in bedplate design. The extremely stiff crank­shaft,
in turn, runs in six bearings.

Variable dual-VANOS camshaft control ensures an optimum cylinder charge cycle in the interest of extremely fast valve timing. On the road this means even more performance, an improved torque curve, optimum responsive­ness,
lower fuel consumption, and emissions reduced to a minimum. Again reflecting the typical features of motorsport, each cylinder comes with its own throttle butterfly masterminded fully electronically for each row of cyl­inders.

With the departure of these two fascinating and exceptional athletes and the already discontinued fourth-generation BMW M5, production will now also cease for the unique V10 high-rev engine. For years the 373 kW/507 hp power plant has set the benchmark for delivering sheer power in cars that are both highly dynamic in character and symbolic of the outstanding expertise of BMW M GmbH in developing high-performance engines. For two years in succession, 2005 and 2006, the ten-cylinder unit took overall victory in the prestigious Engine of the Year Award, and in the two years that followed achieved first place on each occasion in the category for engines with displacement above 4 litres.

The stand-out feature of this unique engine, developed exclusively for the BMW M5 and BMW M6 models, is power delivery that is both extremely dynamic and smooth even at higher loads. Output is developed from a 5-litre displacement split between ten combustion chambers, with the two banks of cylinders cranked at 90 degrees to one another. The engine delivers maximum output at 7,750 rpm, with engine speed eventually peaking at 8,250 rpm, and it has maximum torque of 520 Nm. In addition to the high-rev concept, a number of other technological details – electronically-controlled individual throttle valves, an ionic current control system and lateral force controlled

oil supply – were also directly derived from motor racing.

In much the same way, design principles of chassis technology and lightweight construction also found their way from the race track to the road. In the case of the BMW M6 Coupé, for example, carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – a material that largely owes its introduction in the automotive sector to Formula One – was used in both the roof and bumper design.

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

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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 optimised

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.

- V10 also scoops coveted "Best Performance Engine 2006" and
best in the class exceeding 4 litres cubic capacity. - M3 engine is
also named class leader for the sixth time. - 3.0-litre twin turbo
diesel best diesel engine for the second time. Munich. Never before
in the history of the "Engine of the Year Award" has an
engine been voted power unit of the year twice in succession. However,
BMW's V10 high performance engine, which powers both the BMW M5 and M6,
has rewritten the record books. The 373 kW, 8 200 rpm power unit was
voted "International Engine of the Year 2006" in Stuttgart,
for the second time in succession by around 60 renowned trade
journalists from all over the world. Moreover, it also received the
coveted award as "Best Performance Engine 2006", and ensured a
clean-sweep for BMW's M engineers by taking first place in the class
exceeding 4 litres cubic capacity. In addition, BMW M engineers were
also able to win laurels with another record-breaking power unit. The
3.2-litre straight-six engine sported by the BMW M3 with 252 kW, and
now also featured in the BMW Z4 M Roadster and Z4 M Coupe, again caused
a sensation. It was winner in the class from three to four litres cubic
capacity for the sixth time in a row. No engine has managed to come
close to this astounding achievement. But the list of engine successes
didn't end with petrol power. The 200kW three-litre twin turbo diesel
engine, which powers the unavailable-in-SA BMW 535d took first place in
the class from 2.5 to 3.0 litres cubic capacity, rendering it the only
winning diesel engine in the competition. Second place was clinched by
the new BMW 3-litre six-cylinder petrol engine used in almost all
series and boasting either 190 or 195 kW, depending on the model.
These five awards ensure that BMW has extended its lead as the most
successful brand to participate in the Engine of the Year competition.
The Munich engine builder has now seized 31 trophies in a period of
only eight years.

1. The new BMW M6 arrives in SA. (Short Version) 2. Specifications.
Supercar owners beware! The fastest, most extreme BMW M car yet has
arrived in South Africa, boasting biblical power and torque figures,
and even more radical performance. With the 0-100 km/h sprint
obliterated in just 4.6 seconds, and 0-200 km/h a 14-second blitz, the
new BMW M6 is not only the most sophisticated and powerful 6 Series
there has ever been - with a five-litre V10 engine, 373 kW, 520 Nm
maximum torque, and an engine speed beyond 8,000 rpm - but also the
fastest road-going BMW ever built. Although limited to a top speed of
250km/h, the new BMW M6 will reach 330km/h without its electronic speed
governor. Together with the outstanding, uncompromising suspension
designed and built exclusively for ultimate dynamic prowess, the
thundering V10 power unit gives the BMW M6 all the performance and
handling qualities of a thoroughbred supersports car. However, unlike
its competitors usually offering only two seats, the BMW M6 comes with
all the space and comfort of a typical 2+2-seater, plus the luxurious
features of a typical luxury performance BMW.

1. World Debut of the new BMW M6. (Short Version) 2. The new V10 Power
Unit in the BMW M6: A Masterpiece in Engine Construction. 3. The
Seven-Speed SMG Gearbox: Shifting Gears like in Formula 1. 4. The
Chassis and Suspension of the BMW M6: Agile, Fast, Safe. 5. Body,
Design, Equipment: Light and Safe, Sporting and Luxurious. 6.
Specifications. Launching the new M6, BMW M GmbH is proudly presenting
the most dynamic and sporting rendition of the 6 Series Luxury
Coupé. This makes BMW's large Coupé in the guise of the
M6 one of the most beautiful cars in the world - and at the same time
the most sophisticated and powerful 6 Series there has ever been: five
litres engine capacity, 10 cylinders, 507 bhp (373 kW), 520
Newton-metres (383 lb-ft) maximum torque, and engine speed beyond the
8,000 rpm limit. Together with the outstanding, uncompromising
suspension designed and built exclusively for sporting performance,
this supreme power unit gives the BMW M6 all the qualities of a
thoroughbred supersports. But unlike its competitors usually offering
only two seats, the BMW M6 comes with all the space and comfort of a
typical 2+2-seater, plus the luxurious features of a typical luxury
performance BMW. The success principle: True power in a discreet
package. The BMW M6 shares its supreme power unit with the BMW M5. Ever
since being introduced in the M5, this engine has been acknowledged as
the absolute benchmark, just as the M5 is the very epitome of the
Sports Saloon. Now, introducing even more superior performance data,
the BMW M6 sets a new standard in the segment of high-performance
2+2-seater luxury sports cars. Creating this unique model, the
engineers at BMW M GmbH have focused not only on the sheer power of the
engine, but also on the weight of the body and, as a result, the mass
to be accelerated as quickly as possible on the road. Reducing weight
to a sensible minimum, the M6 comes with all the driving dynamics
required for the race track, while in terms of motoring comfort and
equipment it is simply ideal for all roads the world over. Not least,
the body design of the BMW M6 modified only discreetly versus the
elegant look of the BMW Coupé comes with all the understatement
so characteristic of all M Models as their elementary feature.
Interacting with the seven-speed SMG transmission, the magnificent
chassis and suspension, the elegant body in innovative lightweight
technology, as well as the wide range of luxury equipment, the
ten-cylinder high-speed engine gives the customer a brand-new dimension
in motoring performance. It is indeed difficult to find any genuine
competitors to the M6, since all other more or less comparable cars are
either all-out supersports or sports saloons far inferior in terms of
agility. So given the car's innovative drive concept, a power-to-weight
ratio even better than on the M5, as well as unique handling - and all
this with all the everyday driving qualities of a large coupé -
the engineers at BMW M GmbH rightly claim that the new BMW M6 truly
comes in a class of its own. V10 power unit running at racing speeds.
Sharing BMW's V10 power unit, the M5 and M6 come with one of the rare
high-speed engines in regular saloon and coupé production. Within
the entire BMW family, the V10 is indeed the most demanding engine in
technical terms and, without doubt, the top performer in every respect.
Power and performance, however, are not everything. Rather, what really
counts is a car's acceleration and driving dynamics on the road. And
this depends, first, on the weight of a car and, second, on the thrust
and power which actually goes to the drive wheels - which, in turn, is
a result of engine torque and the overall transmission ratio. BMW's
high speed engine concept allows an optimum gearbox and final drive
transmission ratio in all cases, thus guaranteeing impressive thrust
and momentum on the road at all times. The perfect choice:
High-revving concept. A compact, high-revving normal-aspiration engine
is the best of all strategies in generating maximum engine output:
Revving up to speed of 8,250 rpm, the V10 reaches a speed range
reserved until recently to purebred racing cars alone. As a result, the
engine easily outperforms the magical limit of 100 bhp per litre, again
achieving specific output of a standard otherwise only found in
motorsport. The two five-cylinder banks in the V10 are arranged at an
angle of 90° in order to optimise the standard of vibration control
and motoring comfort offered by full mass compensation on the
crankdrive. Taking the substantial forces of the combustion process,
high engine speeds and vibrations into account, the crankcase comes in
bedplate design. The extremely stiff crankshaft, in turn, runs in six
bearings. Variable dual-VANOS camshaft control ensures an optimum
cylinder charge cycle in the interest of extremely fast valve timing.
On the road this means even more performance, an improved torque curve,
optimum responsiveness, lower fuel consumption, and emissions reduced
to a minimum. Again reflecting the typical features of motorsport, each
cylinder comes with its own throttle butterfly masterminded fully
electronically for each row of cylinders.