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The new BMW M6 Coupe.The new BMW M6 Convertible
Tue Dec 04 14:27:23 CET 2012 Press Release
Out of a passion for elite performance and an appreciation of exclusive style comes the allure for which M Automobiles are renowned – and which can now be experienced in two new forms. The new BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible offer top-class performance attributes and an ambience defined by luxury and innovative comfort features. In so doing, the high-performance sports cars developed by BMW M GmbH exude a level of poise and assurance unmatched in the premium segment of the executive class – and reflected authentically in the expressive design of the two models. The precise interplay of their high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and 412 kW, a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, Active M Differential, model-specific chassis technology, an ideal weight balance and optimised aerodynamic properties serves up a particularly full-blooded M experience
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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.