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Ontdek de wereld in een kleine droom: De BMW M6 Cabrio voor kinderen.
Tue Oct 24 17:00:00 CEST 2006 Persbericht
München/Rijswijk. De BMW M6 Cabrio is een bijzondere auto. Kinderen hoeven nu echter niet meer te wachten tot ze achttien zijn om erin te kunnen rijden. De BMW M6 Cabrio is er nu namelijk ook als sportief trapmodel en als batterij-aangedreven electrisch model voor kinderen van 4 tot 7 jaar oud. Hieronder het volledige Engelstalige persbericht.
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Diederik Reitsma
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Munich. The BMW M6 Convertible is a truly fascinating and exclusive vehicle.
Now, younger car enthusiasts who don't want to wait until they're old enough to
take their driving licences can enjoy all the pleasures of driving with this
fabulous dream car. The M6 Convertible from BMW is now available as a
children's s car in two versions modelled faithfully after the original: as a
sporty pedal-powered car with easy-turn pedals or as a battery-powered electric
model.
Just like its bigger brother, the detailed children's version of the BMW M6
Convertible is in a class of its own. The metallic-blue paint, the front and
rear apron in the original M design and the M6 sticker on the boot door and
rear wheel arch will seriously impress any child's playmates. The extra-large
rubber tyres with M6 rims look fantastic and lend the car a real go-kart feel.
To make sure that junior's driving pleasure isn't spoiled by accidents, the
kid's M6 Convertible also makes safety priority: the painted steel frame and
chassis made from non-harmful plastic provide the stylish owner with superb
stability. To avoid sharp edges, all plastic parts have also been chamfered.
The electric horn in the steering wheel also helps little drivers draw
attention to them. The electric speedometer helps keep speed under control too
(electric version only). And as with all children's vehicles from BMW, the M6
Convertible has of course also been approved by the TÜV (Technical Inspection
Agency).
In the electric version of the BMW M6 Convertible, young asphalt cowboys can
really move in style: two 6-Volt batteries generate a speed of up to 8 km/h in
forward gear, and up to 4 km/h in reverse. Depending on their child's driving
abilities, parents can reduce the maximum speed to 4 km/h. The switches on the
right-hand side of the vehicle offer the following functions: forward gear,
reverse and idle. When fully charged, the battery can provide at least 1.5
hours of fast-paced driving fun. A battery charge status display indicates in
good time when the electric car needs to be plugged into the power socket to be
'filled up' again. The charging time is around 15 hours and the charging
station comes with the car.
An important safety feature of the M6 Convertible electric car is the
dual-brake function. This allows braking while simultaneously pressing the
accelerator and brake. All electrical components have also been insulated to
make them child-safe. The BMW M6 Convertible's adjustable seat ensures an ideal
and comfortable sitting position.
With its smooth-running crankshaft mechanism, the pedal-powered version of the
M6 Convertible soon picks up speed too. The electric and pedal-powered versions
are suitable for children aged between 4 and 7 and can carry weights of up to
50 kg.
The electric model of the BMW M6 Convertible costs Euro 439, while the
pedal-powered version costs Euro 289 (recommended retail prices incl. tax in
Holland). Both cars are available from selected BMW dealers, or online at
www.bmw-shop.com.