2012 BMW M6- A Review

The 2012 BMW M6 is the new luxury car that is out on the roads. It exhibits a stylish exterior that will stop you in your tracks to have a one look at it. The interior is lavish and is loaded with accessories. The powerful engine is capable of giving outstanding performance.

Let’s have a look at some of its best features

Assorted Trims

It comes in two variants

•  Coupe
• Convertible

Spectacular Exterior

The exterior is spectacular with dynamically elegant lines. The new M kidney grille with black double slats, wheel arches , exterior mirrors and side skirts adds to the design. The 19-inch M light-alloy wheels are standard while you also have an option of 20-inch wheels. The convertible however, has a soft top that can be opened in 19 seconds and closed in 24 seconds again. The new M6 is available in one non-metallic and eight metallic exterior shades. However, the soft top of the new BMW M6 Convertible can be selected in Black and Beige.

Luxurious Interior

The interior is luxurious and comfortable. The M double-spoke leather steering wheel exclusive M sports seats with integrated belt system and an exclusive carbon-fibre interior trim strip gives the interior a deluxe look. The two-zone automatic climate control keeps the temperature inside the car moderate. The seats are comfy and four passengers can easily tuck in this car. The carbon-fibre interior trim strips, illuminated door sills and ambient lighting makes the interior more lavish.

Robust Engine

The 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology is robust and can generate 560 hp of output power. The Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control allow the vehicle to give powerful performance. Seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic can give fastest acceleration. Acceleration of 0–100 km/h (62 mph) is achieved in 4.2 seconds. The top speed of 155 mph is attained. However, with M package it gives a top speed of 189mph.

Advanced Safety

The new M6 is loaded with advanced safety features. They include

• Restraint systems
•  Front and side airbags
• Side curtain head airbags for both rows of seats
• Front airbags and head-thorax side airbags
•  Three-point inertial-reel seat belts on all seats
• Belt force limiters and belt tensioners for the front seats
•  ISOFIX child seat attachments in the rear
•  Anti-lock Braking System
•  Cornering Brake Control
• Dynamic Brake Control
•  Brake Assistant
•  Brake Drying function
•  Start-Off Assistant

Innovative Technology

Innovative technology features are added to the new M6. They include

• BMW Head-Up Display with M-specific information
• High Beam Assistant
• BMW Night Vision with pedestrian recognition
•  Lane Change Warning
•  Lane Departure Warning
• Rear-view camera
•  Surround View
• Speed Limit Info
•  Internet access
•  Extended integration of smartphones and music players
•  Real-Time Traffic Information
• Apps for receiving web radio

Optional equipment includes

•  Comfort Access
• Navigation system Professional
•  Bang & Olufsen High- End Surround Sound System

So, get ready to have a luxurious drive in the new2012 BMW M6.