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Let it be defined by making an announcement that it is the luxury icon and delivers top notch speed and has the best features. The M series BMW is made for those who wish to have power and luxury plus it makes a lot of noise. Design is truly world class and has been too noisy since it is BMW. It’s even got satellite navigation where you might not be far away from home.

General data

• 7speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG) Drive logic, (11) shift programs, launch control
• 5.0liter, 40valve V10 engine with M high pressure Double VANOS “steplessly” variable valve timing
• Start/Stop button
• 10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled
• G sensitive semi dry sump lubrication system
• 3way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor
• All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock
• Lightweight integral rear axle
• Rear wheel drive
• Oil coolant heat exchanger
• BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser
• Shadow line trim
• Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights
• Adaptive Brake Lights
• Side-view mirrors with electro chromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear, memory
• Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system
• Ground-illuminating lights in door handle
• Service Interval Indicator
• Check Control vehicle monitoring system
• External temperature display
• On-board computer
• Voice Command System
• Vehicle & Key Memory
• Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener
• Power windows with key-off and “one touch” up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock
• Remote control key with remote trunk release
• Cruise control
• Coded Drive away Protection
• Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock features (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature
• Navigation system (includes 8.8″ screen with 16 x 9 format and Real Time Traffic Information)
• Automatic Climate Control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation
• Heated driver’s door lock and rear window defroster
• Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight
• Auxiliary power outlet
• Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
• BMW Ambiance Lighting
• Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function
• Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls
• Ski bag
• Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release

Power and performance
Handling of the M6 is easy as there is lot of involvement of electronics. This ensures the car to be on ground at all speeds. Aerodynamics plays an important role in the handling of the vehicle. The car is designed according to new specifications. The new M6 is made for a drive vehicle which can be driven on highways. Materials of carbon fiber are used which make it light. Track use of the M6 is superb quarter mile drag was done under 10seconds. Power shifting the vehicle is easy and the gear matches the tarmac. Sequential gear box is developed with racing technology in mind. This advanced feature helps in reducing the speed according to the steering activity on road. A downshift from high speed is stopped as it prevents tire burning and extra spinning. Exhaust note of the BMW is superb and leaves a wandering trail once it passes.

Looks and styling
As said it is a style icon and has serious luxury. The car is detailed and modified according to new specifications. Interiors of the M6 convertible can be designed according to your designs and choice. It gives various options available in the BMW interior list. Customize the interiors the way you want it to be. The flappy pedal gearbox or the correct term paddle shifters are given which make the car to change gears precisely.

Safety features

• Dynamic Stability Control with M Dynamic Mode (MDM)
• Interlocking door anchoring system
• Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags
• Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors
• BMW’s Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of safety features
• Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery
• Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)
• Automatic front safety belt pretension
• Tire Pressure Monitor system
• Rollover Protection System

Why the BMW M6 convertible

• Good looks
• Excellent control
• Superb handling
• Very easy to drive
• One of the best convertibles available in market

Why not the BMW M6 convertible

• Other options available too
• Very high maintenance

The Judge says
Perfect car to handle and has some serious power which is top notch. The car has lots of maintenance issues which might not work well. Apart from maintenance the car handles perfect on any given road. Good option if you need a fast car with great looks.