2011 BMW M6 Review

2011 BMW M6 Convertible offers top-down car with the same outstanding performance and handling of the BMW M6 ​​coupe. Power comes from BMW with 500 horsepower V10 engine developed for F1 racing, and the convertible is equipped with high-tech suspension and changes in performance M6 coupe and the same list of 21 century of automotive innovation are found on other models in the series 6.

At 4400 pounds, the M6 ​​is not as thin as some of its competitors, but the engine at high speed is more than capable of moving as much weight in a lively way from zero to sixty times in the lowest five area and second electronically limited top speed well beyond what can be done on a track. On the other hand, gas mileage in V10 valued at only 11 mpg city and 17 highway.

Some of the innovations in the M6 ​​have not been well received by all examiners. In particular, the sequential gearbox seven-speed electronically operated clutches, introduced in 2006, does not seem quite ready for prime time. It has several settings to suit desired performance, and it's amazing on the track, but even the bottom-up, is clumsy in everyday driving. For 2008, BMW excellent six-speed manual transmission is a free alternative that works best for most fans anyway.

Design 6-Series is considered by many the best of the 2011 BMW M6 line-up, and the two ports is converible looks particularly elegant and graceful. In addition to the standard 6-Series M6, as well as to improve aerodynamics and traction, the car has a distinctive front spoiler that channels air from the engine and brakes, rear diffuser flanked by four exhaust pipes, sculpted rocker panels half the front fenders and gills.

The soft top adds a touch innovative style, with fins at the back carefully on each side of the rear window glass, reminiscent of a classic Ferrari. Rear window opens, in fact, as a side window for a sun visor, but airy drive. In the unlikely event of a rollover accident, deploy tape roll back to protect passengers, which would legally convertible for most track day events.

Monitor the performance is improved with intelligent electronic differential and Dynamic Stability Control M with M Dynamic mode, which allows a higher degree of selective wheel slip before to allow for some drift back in sporty driving. With electronic damping control allows the driver to change the configuration of the dampers to driving conditions and intentions. Large brake discs, about 15 inches of standard diameter.

Its interior space of the front seats are quite comfortable and supportive sports seats are a good choice of spirit guides, but the rear seats, though comfortable enough, are quite limited in height in adults. Space cargo area is average, but little is when the top is stowed. The rear seat folded to form a storage shelf carpet hold-down straps for extra baggage on a long journey.

Most luxury features are standard on the M6, including remote control of the park, leather, dual zone air conditioning, audio system with eight speakers, auto-dimming mirrors, xenon headlights, adaptive and sunroof . The optional sports seats upgrade kit, wheels and tires for the owner of the more performance-oriented. Advanced options include the heads-up display innovative windscreen 2011 BMW M6 with special screen, run the speed control radar, night vision screen, satellite navigation and high-definition radio, and heated front seats.

An important aspect of all this technology is that all the sounds and the ventilation is controlled with a single knob BMW M6 iDrive system. Opinions differ greatly from this system, despite recent improvements. Younger, more computer savvy, reviewers find no problem mastering the system, while critics complain the traditional five or six separate actions required to do a simple task to change the radio station.

As with all others in the BMW line-up today is the extensive security, including multi-stage front airbags, front seat mounted side airbags, head protection curtain style, ABS with Brake Assist and the brake force distribution, tire pressure monitors, and emergency kit with first, which has always been packed in suitcases BMW. BMW Assist telematics system with automatic collision notification and SOS button.