2010 BMW M5 Sedan BMW M6 Coupe BMW M6 Convertible
The Ultimate Driving Machine

Contents

2010 BMW M5 Sedan | 2010 M6 Coupe and Convertible 04 | 19 M5 Sedan 20 | 23 M5 Sedan equipment details 24 | 37 M6 Coupe 38 | 53 M6 Convertible 54 | 57 M6 Coupe and Convertible equipment details Technology 58 | 59 Engine 60 | 61 Transmissions 62 | 63 Head-up Display 64 | 65 Chassis | Brakes 66 | 67 BMW M engineering dynamics 68 | 69 The Nrburgring Equipment 70 | 71 Paints | Leather upholsteries 72 | 73 Softtop colors | Interior trims | Combinations 74 | 77 Standard equipment | Optional equipment 78 | 80 Technical data | Technical illustrations 81 BMW Online Technology Guide 82 | 83 BMW Services
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
M the most powerful letter in the world.
M5 Sedan shown with the following equipment: Engine: Output: Wheels: Exterior color: Upholstery: Interior trim: 5.0-liter, 40-valve V-hp @ 7750 rpm M Radial Spoke (Style 166M) light cast alloy Silverstone Silver Metallic Silverstone II Merino Leather (Full) Brushed Aluminum Shadow

BMW M5 Sedan

For details on paint colors, upholstery and interior trims, please refer to pages 70-73.
M6 Coupe shown with the following equipment: Engine: Output: Wheels: Exterior color: Upholstery: Interior trim: 5.0-liter, 40-valve V-hp @ 7750 rpm M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy Indianapolis Red Metallic Black Merino Leather (Full) Carbon Fiber Black

BMW M6 Coupe

M6 Convertible shown with the following equipment: Engine: Output: Wheels: Exterior color: Upholstery: Interior trim: 5.0-liter, 40-valve V-hp @ 7750 rpm M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy Black Sapphire Metallic Portland Brown Merino Leather (Full) Carbon Fiber Black (interior trim option)

BMW M6 Convertible

For details on paint colors, softtop colors, upholstery and interior trims, please refer to pages 70-73.

M5 Sedan 04 | 05

It doesnt park. It waits. The BMW M5 Sedan.
M5 Sedan Exterior 06 | 07
European rear license plate and holder shown.
BMW M engineers: masters of increasing muscle without steroids.
The muscular front air dam with large air scoops makes the M5 look fierce, but its true purpose is to help the V-10 engine breathe more freely and cool the powerful 14.7" front brakes. The expressive lines that define all BMWs are enhanced and sharpened on the M5; the front headlight cluster and taillights are subtly refined. In the M5, aesthetic design and outstanding performance blend together to let other drivers know that theyve just been passed by a truly special BMW.
The M5 has always been prized for its awesome power, sheathed in an understated, athletic body. A casual observer might notice its dynamic proportions and powerful curb presence without fully realizing what they are looking at. Aficionados, on the other hand, see the M5 for what it really is: one of the most exhilarating sports sedans in the world. The M5 retains its distinctive M styling cues: aerodynamically designed side mirrors, rear diffuser, and four chrome-plated tailpipes all hallmarks of its Motorsport origins.
M5 Sedan Exterior 08 | 09
One of the ways to make an engine more powerful is to make it run faster. This is hard to achieve but results in a signature M driving experience. The M5s V-10 engine has an astonishingly high 8250 rpm redline. At 7750 rpm, it delivers 500 horsepower. Throttle response is available almost instantaneously, with 383 lb-ft of maximum torque
at 6100 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed SMG or 6-speed manual transmission, agile M suspension and massive brakes, the M5 was designed to be the most dominant sports sedan in the world.
The most ferocious sports sedan of all time.

obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
The M6 Coupe: it leads by example and by quite a distance.
The M6 delivers electrifying performance. In every role.
M6 Coupe Exterior 28 | 29
The M6 honors its Formula 1 roots by delivering the thrill of victory on any drive. Marvel at its mastery of the open road, as it accelerates quickly, effortlessly from standstill to the speed limit, emitting a deep, feral roar. The M6s performance is bolstered by a high-revving 5.0-liter V-10 capable of heart-stopping acceleration seldom seen outside racing circles. Or savor its
demeanor in everyday traffic: creamy-smooth, like cool jazz. Credit the engine, which reaches the magic number of 100 horsepower per liter. With 500 horsepower at 7750 rpm and 383 lb-ft of torque at 6100 rpm, topping out at an astounding 8250 rpm, its capable of freeing your own capacity for exhilaration. So go ahead. Push the Start button and hit the gas.
M6 Coupe Exterior 30 | 31
Endlessly compelling. So is the ocean.
Only BMW could create a low-slung vehicle with such a high profile.
Feast your eyes; looks are not deceiving in the M6. BMW started with the 6 Series, then added M muscle. As you look around, youll see the performance-enhancing differences. The enlarged front air dam, flanked by secondary intake openings, doubles the amount of air delivered to the M6s mighty V-10 engine. That flow also cools the brakes, whose large discs can be viewed between the double spokes of the lightweight 19-inch forged aluminum wheels. While it proudly displays its M heritage, the M6s aggressively sculpted shape also communicates the most important message: its incomparable dynamics.
M6 Coupe Exterior 32 | 33
M6 Coupe Interior 34 | 35
M6 Coupe Interior 36 | 37
Uncommonly spacious for a GT car, the M6 cockpit surrounds the driver and three passengers in handsome leather and highquality materials. The interiors sporty lines and surfaces convey motion while the fine craftsmanship speaks of elegance and sophistication. Body-contoured M sport seats with multiple power adjustments hug the driver and front passenger. The M6 Coupe even offers an adjustable backrest width with a variety of
a brilliant, unique sound experience. HD Radio receives free, digital AM/FM broadcasts across the U.S. in clear, static-free quality sound AM sounds like FM; FM sounds like CD. Also enjoy multicast FM stations, as well as a variety of innovative data services. BMWs Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features helps protect occupants, while the safety and convenience features of BMW Assist offer peace of mind.

Room for four but only one lucky enough to drive.
adjustment levels. Three-stage seat heating warms the seats bottoms, backrests and side supports. Among the many luxurious appointments, the M6 offers the incomparable pleasures of Logic7 audio with Surround Sound, 13 upgraded speakers, Digital Sound Processing and MP3 capabilities. The Enhanced Premium Sound system perfectly matches loudspeakers with time-aligned audio reproduction for
At the rear, the M6s deep trunk with soft-close feature can accommodate one large suitcase and two 46-inch golf bags, amply demonstrating that the M6 is truly an amazingly versatile performer no matter how you measure it.

M6 Convertible 38 | 39

Express lane to freedom: the BMW M6 Convertible.
M6 Convertible Exterior 40 | 41
A top-down fantasy, meticulously assembled from the ground up.
The BMW convertible youve always dreamed of, with a reputation weve always built on. The BMW M6 Convertible recalls generations of innovative BMW racing research and technology. First and foremost, its an M Car. Which means youre in for a drive youll simply never forget. The highest standards in automotive engineering come together so seamlessly in the M6 Convertible, youll have only two things on your mind: the feel of 500 horses at your command, and the next riveting mile. The amazement doesnt end there: put down the M6 Convertibles top and suddenly the great outdoors and the open road meet in one unparalleled driving experience.
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A vehicle thats capable of such relentlessly exhilarating performance should look equally stunning. For all its racetrack-inspired glory, the body of the M6 Convertible is grace incarnate, with gorgeous and inspiring lines from head to toe. From the bold front grille to the sensuously clean side-panel design, from the sweeping wheel arches to the glistening stainless steel tailpipes. At ground level, the sporty 19" M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy wheels add to the aggressive look, as the M6s low-prole performance tires1 grip the pavement. Every inch of the M6 demands attention as it soars effortlessly down the highway.
1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard
and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow.
Drivers cannot live on adrenaline alone.
M6 Convertible Interior 44 | 45
The luxurious interior of the M6 Convertible caters to the dual nature of every discerning driver the need to be in control, and the desire to be pampered. For the driver and the front-seat passenger, the M6 Convertibles 14-way power, 2-way manually adjustable sport seats are bolstered to hold you tight through any curve-hugging driving maneuver. Upholstered in true M fashion with stylish Merino Leather and raceinspired trim, the M sport seats also offer the comfort of three-stage heating and four-way lumbar support.

The M sport multi-function steering wheel, leather-wrapped and supple to the touch, is also outtted with BMWs SMG paddle shifters for Formula 1-inspired shifting. The Head-up Display projects vital driving information as an unobtrusive, yet easy-to-read image above the drivers-side dash. And the Navigation system gives you extensive trafc information, detailed maps and driving directions. M Drive, a part of BMWs innovative iDrive Navigation and control system, lets you set and then save your driving preferences, all at the touch of a button. Parameters for SMG programs, Electronic Damping Control (EDC) settings, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) mode, engine response and more can be memorized, and then instantly recalled at any time with the push of the M button.
Trim options include choice wood grains and dashing modern elements like carbon ber. M Car badging on the door sills brings powerful elegance to the cockpit. The Logic7 audio system delivers crystal-clear, 11-speaker sound with CD, AM/FM and MP3 capabilities, while the Enhanced Premium Sound system delivers a level of reproduction designed to please the most demanding audiophile. In addition to SIRIUS Satellite Radio, both systems can also be enhanced with HD Radio, which receives free, digital AM/FM broadcasts across the U.S. in clear, static-free quality sound AM sounds like FM; FM sounds like CD. Also enjoy the multicast FM stations, as well as a variety of innovative data services. In every sense, the M6 Convertible surrounds its occupants in functional, awless luxury.
M6 Convertible Exterior 46 | 47
M6 Convertible Exterior 48 | 49
With the BMW M6 Convertible, theres no compromise to be made between nature and machine. With the softtop down, not only do you have a great view and all the headroom in the world, you still have enough room in the trunk for two golf bags and a suitcase. The independently controlled rear window can be put up even with the top down to prevent excess wind in the vehicle during a long drive, or leave it open with the top up to keep air owing. Either way, the M6 Convertible lets you enjoy all the scenery, the sunshine, and the powerful delight of open-air cruising.
Take an outdoors vacation. In any gear.
M6 Convertible Exterior 50 | 51
BMWs 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V-10 engine generates a groundshaking 500 horsepower, rocketing the M6 Convertible from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds.1 High-pressure M Double-VANOS technology steplessly varies valve timing in response to engine speed, load and temperature, enhancing low- to medium-speed torque and emission control. This system, which was developed specically for BMW M engines, uses its own high-pressure oil pump, rather than operating on pressure from the engine oil pump. As a result of BMWs innovative engine technology, this comfortable convertible is transformed into a spectacular sporting machine. A 7-speed SMG DRIVELOGIC transmission puts you in control of 11 different gearshifting programs six manual and ve automatic to provide you with the power to choose your own driving style preferences. And for the traditionalist who prefers the interaction of shifting a manual transmission and using a clutch pedal, a 6-speed transmission is also available. So wherever you go, you can stay focused on one of the M6 Convertibles most satisfying features: the roar of the engine.

1 BMW AG test results with SMG transmission, M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe;
hp@7750 rpm 383 lb-ft@6100 rpm 201 Output (horsepower) 0

148 Torque (lb-ft)

Engine speed (rpm)
The exceptionally steep horsepower curve of the V-10 engine is consistently strong all the way through the rpm range.
4.6 seconds, M6 Convertible. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.

Transmissions 60 | 61

It takes a high-performance transmission to harness 500 horses.
To make the best use of the high-revving V-10 engine, BMW developed two appropriate transmissions: the advanced 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with DRIVELOGIC, and a smooth-shifting 6-speed manual transmission. Adapted for street use from BMW Motorsport technology, SMG allows for a true manual transmission without a clutch pedal. The driver can keep the accelerator depressed through upshifts. An electrohydraulic system shifts the gears electronically, without any mechanical connection, for shift speeds as fast as 80 milliseconds far faster than even the most experienced driver using a clutch pedal. gives the driver a choice of 11 gearshift programs to tailor the driving experience to individual preferences and driving conditions. Six of these programs are manual (S mode), where the driver must shift gears either through the stick on the center console or through the paddles on the steering wheel the right paddle for upshifts, the left paddle for downshifts. Five automated programs (A mode) are also available for comfortable cruising or sporty acceleration. Unlike an automatic transmission, the SMG does not have a torque converter taking up energy and reducing performance. The SMG even automatically blips the throttle between gears when downshifting.

DRIVELOGIC

In S mode, integrated LEDs within the tachometer and also in the Head-up Display illuminate, indicating the best time to upshift. Hill Start Assist helps you start smoothly up steep inclines. SMG also helps you drive hills more smoothly, automatically monitoring the slope to help minimize gear changes uphill and maximize engine braking downhill.

Head-up Display 62 | 63

Keep your eyes on the prize: perfectly executed gearshifts.
Keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel is as important for driving performance as it is for safety. Thats why the M5 and M6 are available with the M Display Head-up Display system that projects vital data onto the windshield along your line of sight. It 1 shows the gear youre in, the engine speed, and even the shift light indicator, helping you execute perfect gear shifts. Of course, the Head-up Display can also be turned off at any time. Customization like this is available in the M5 Sedan, M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible through M Drive, part of iDrive. Set your vehicle to your preferences and M Drive will save them for you. Just push the M button on the

steering wheel, and it will customize your driving experience with all of your preferred settings for the SMG program,1 Electronic Damping Control firmness, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) mode, active backrest width adjustment,2 and even the response of the engine and the amount of power steering assistance.
1 When equipped with SMG. 2 If so equipped.

Chassis | Brakes 64 | 65

The only thing faster than the engine is the suspension.
In a vehicle, its crucial that the suspension, braking and performance components can handle all the power the engine can generate. The M5 and M6 were created to harness 500 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque with supreme confidence. From the lightweight aluminum suspension to the powerful electronics, their handling systems are the culmination of decades of Motorsport dominance. The Servotronic steering varies its level of assistance for direct, dynamic response at high speeds, while giving more assistance at low speeds to help make navigating tight spaces easier. The Variable M Differential Lock delivers more traction and power coming out of turns, while enhancing grip in slippery road conditions.
One look at the 19-inch 255/40 front and 285/35 rear tires lets you know youre in for the ride of a lifetime. For those who want to push the laws of physics on the track, the M5 and M6 are equipped with DSC with M Dynamic Mode, which allows the driver to push the car to the absolute limit of longitudinal and lateral acceleration before DSC steps in to help bring the vehicle under control. These M Cars are also equipped with Electronic Damping Control (EDC), which can set the suspension to three modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. In Comfort mode, lower damping forces make for a supple ride. Normal mode automatically adjusts the damping forces as required and Sport mode stiffens the suspension.
BMW M engineering dynamics 66 | 67
Intelligent lightweight construction is key to extraordinary performance. From pistons made of iron-coated aluminum alloys to thermoplastic front fenders, this means using the right material in the right spot. Consider the carbon-fiber roof of the M6 Coupe a first in series production. Derived from motorsport, this material shares the same safety properties as steel, but is four times lighter. The roof helps lower the M6s center of gravity, increasing agility and responsiveness while limiting dive and roll in bends. Weight reductions in the front of
a car yield enhanced turn-in and handling, for even higher speeds around curves. And all reductions in weight improve longitudinal and lateral acceleration. The power-to-weight ratio says more about driving dynamics than torque rating or power alone. You will experience the thrilling result of lighter weight, greater power, and M engineering each a desirable feature in its own right, and taken together, a breathtaking combination.
Speed and agility are built up by stripping down.

The Nrburgring 68 | 69

Taking the M6 on the Nrburgring, it accelerates with smooth, turbinelike power. The dynamic qualities of the aluminum suspension are revealed within seconds of entering the first curve of the Northern Circuit. Even with hard steering, the suspension remains firmly on the road. The car responds smoothly, directly and precisely to the drivers commands. Going up Quiddelbacher Hhe, the track becomes narrow and 1 bumpy. Yet the M6 easily accelerates to 125 mph, the engines output continually increasing, while lift forces remain at a minimum. At Aremberg, the brakes are applied full force; then the driver must immediately accelerate to top speed. Everything on the M6 remains firm, with perfect torsional and flexural stiffness.
At Adenauer Forst, quick and precise load changes occur under extreme conditions. Even in pouring rain, the high-performance compound brakes glow red, but retain their grip without the slightest fading. Revving back up to top speed, the engines cooling system works perfectly. The M6 takes the steep hill after Bergwerk without the slightest effort, continuing to the legendary, steep gradient. The car remains incredibly stable, the M Differential Lock doing a wonderful job. Going into the 180 Caracciola Carousel with its high embankment, both driver and car and particularly the suspension are subjected to the ultimate test. Through Wippermann Bend, the handling is almost playful in its ease and response. Next comes Pflanzgarten, where the spring/damper setting demonstrates firmness without becoming ultra-hard. Then at Antoniusbuche, a long straight allows quick acceleration to nearly 155 mph, despite the bumpy track. After crossing the finish line, the M6 comes to a roaring halt, the V-10 power unit as serene as if it had just been cruising down the road.
1 BMW urges you to obey local speed laws and always wear safety belts.
The most exciting stories are short and fast.
Germanys Nrburgring racetrack has a famous nickname: Green Hell. There are many good reasons why motorsport enthusiasts the world over give this racetrack in the middle of the Eifel Mountains such respect. Each year the BMW Formula 1 team battles it out on the 2.8-mile Grand Prix circuit for World Championship points and fractions of a second. While on the 13-mile historical Northern Circuit, racers also fight for every
split-second but in particular, to learn and gain experience. For this is where BMW M Cars are tested under the toughest conditions with no other racetrack in the world putting the body, engine, suspension and brakes to such a huge challenge. To sum up a typical test drive, there are differences in elevation of up to 985 feet, uphill gradients up to 17 percent, downhill gradients almost as extreme, and 73 bends, as well as a countless succession of crests and hollows.

The strain this puts on the car and all components is eight times that of normal road traffic which obviously makes this the ideal place to test every BMW to the very limit in terms of lateral and vertical dynamics, and equally ideal for consistently enhancing, improving, and optimizing each and every detail. For thousands of miles, under all conditions. At the outset this means several months of hard work. At the end, it means you, the owner, enjoy BMWs breathtaking durability.

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Recommended color combinations
Interior colors Upholstery color Exterior paint colors
300 Alpine White Non-metallic A29 Silverstone Silver Metallic A52 Space Gray Metallic 440 Stratus Gray Metallic10 A32 Sepang Bronze Metallic A31 Indianapolis Red Metallic A30 Interlagos Blue Metallic A35 Monaco Blue Metallic 475 Black Sapphire Metallic 416 Carbon Black Metallic
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Merino Leather (Extended) 6
Silverstone II Sepang Black
Perforated Merino Leather (Full)7, 8
Silverstone II Sepang Black Silverstone II
Merino Leather (Full) 8, 9
Sepang Portland Brown Indianapolis Red Black

Interior trim

737 Brushed Aluminum Shadow 2 4MC Carbon Fiber Black3 4ME Walnut Madeira Wood 4 4MK Olive Ash Wood 5
Please note: Merino Leather includes seat surfaces, armrests in center console and doors, headrests for front seats and outer rear seats, and gear shift lever boot. The M5 multi-function front seats with Perforated Merino Leather are upholstered in the same color leather, front and back. The backs of all other seats are upholstered in Black Leather.
1 Available on M6 Convertible only.
in M5; not available in M6. 3 Optional in M6; not available in M5. 4 Standard in M6; no-cost option in M5. 5 No-cost option. 6 Standard in the M5 and M6; includes Anthracite Cloth headliner and side pillars. 7 Optional in the M5; requires Ventilated Seats feature and multi-function front seats with Active width-adjustment feature. Not available in the M6. 8 Optional Full Leather includes leather-covered instrument panel, center console and door panels, and Anthracite Alcantara roofliner. Anthracite Alcantara roofliner not available in the M6 Convertible. 9 Optional. 10 Available on the M6; not available on the M5.

2 Standard

M6 Convertible softtop colors
388 Black (standard) 389 Gray (optional)
Please note: Either softtop can be selected with any color combination.
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Performance and efficiency

5.0-liter, 40-valve V-10 engine with M high-pressure Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing 10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled G-sensitive semi-dry-sump lubrication system Oil coolant heat exchanger Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensor 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with DRIVELOGIC 6-speed manual transmission1

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M6 Convertible

Exterior

M Radial Spoke (Style 166M) light cast alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear, with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires4 M Radial Spoke (Style 167M) light cast alloy wheels, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear, with 255/40 front, 285/35 rear performance tires4 Tire Pressure Monitor system M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance) BMW M front spoiler, rear apron/air diffuser M rear spoiler Wraparound body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling feature and individual illuminating rings on all 4 headlights High-beam Assistant Side-view mirrors with electrochromic auto-dimming, power fold-up feature and automatic tilt-down of passengers side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets and door locks Rain-sensing windshield wipers with Automatic headlight control and headlight washing system Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors Twin-chamber exhaust system with twin dual chrome-plated tailpipes Choice of standard or metallic paint

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Handling, ride and braking
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM) All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (M Servotronic) with M Driving Dynamics Control (2 settings throttle and steering) Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry) Electronic Damping Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport mode Lightweight, double-joint spring strut front axle with aluminum crossbar Lightweight integral rear axle 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled anti-lock compound disc brakes (ABS)

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Audio system
Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD audio system with MP3 capabilities, 13 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store and 3-channel FM diversity antenna (M6 Convertible Logic7 system includes 11 speakers) Enhanced Premium Sound audio system includes 16 upgraded speakers (M6 Convertible Enhanced Premium Sound system includes 12 speakers) HD Radio with multicast FM station reception (can be ordered in combination with Logic7 or Premium Sound audio system) SIRIUS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription5 iPod and USB adaptor (includes cable connector)

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Safety and security
Drivers and passengers front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) Front-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II) Rollover Protection System Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags Automatic front safety belt pretensioners Rear-seat side-impact airbags and automatic pretensioners on rear outboard safety belts Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats) Interlocking door anchoring system BMWs 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 Coded Driveaway 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 Adaptive Brake Lights BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling (with Bluetooth enabled mobile phone6), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities (see page 82 for full details)
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Comfort and convenience

Automatic Climate Control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation 3-stage heated front seats 2-stage heated rear seats Heated steering wheel 2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded one-touch operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade Reinforced carbon-fiber roof Fully lined power softtop roof with heated glass rear window Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up 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 (power rear side-window functions not available in M6 Coupe) Power rear-window sunshade and manual rear side-window sunshades Remote control key Comfort Access keyless entry with multi-function remote control BMW Ambiance Lighting Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate left/right controls Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors Ground-illuminating lights in door handles Integrated 3-button Universal garage-door opener Heated drivers door lock and rear window defroster Split fold-down through-load rear seats Ski bag Soft-close doors and soft-closing trunk lid feature Fully finished trunk with tool kit and interior trunk release Power outlet in trunk, front passengers footwell and back of center console Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight

BMW Services

BMW Ultimate Service7 M Driving Experience at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC 8

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contact your authorized BMW center or visit bmwusa.com for a list of BMW-approved Bluetooth enabled mobile phones. on BMW Ultimate Service, including exclusions and limitations, see page 82. 8 For more information on the M Driving Experience at the BMW Performance Driving School, visit bmwusa.com/performancecenter or call toll-free 1-877-996-5999.

7 For full details

Technical data | Technical illustrations 78 | 79

Weight

Unladen Weight distribution, front/rear lb %

4012 52.2/47.8

3909 53.5/46.5

4398 49.9/50.1

Engine
Liters/cylinders/valves per cylinder Displacement Bore/Stroke Nominal output @ rpm Max torque @ rpm Compression ratio cu cm inch hp
5.0/V-10/3.62/2.@ @ 6100 12.0
5.0/V-10/4 3.62/2.@ @ 6100 12.0

62.2 61.7 72.7 57.8 80.2

Transmission
7-speed SMG gear ratios I/II/III IV/V/VI VII/R Final drive ratio 6-speed manual gear ratios I/II/III IV/V/VI/R Final drive ratio
:1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 :1 3.99/2.65/1.81 1.39/1.16/1.00 0.83/3.99 3.62 4.05/2.40/1.58 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 3.62
3.99/2.65/1.81 1.39/1.16/1.00 0.83/3.99 3.62 4.05/2.40/1.58 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.68 3.62
3.99/2.65/1.81 1.39/1.16/1.00 0.83/3.99 3.62 4.05/2.40/1.58 3.62 1.19/1.00/0.87/3.77

Performance

Drag coefcient Top speed1 Acceleration 0-60 mph2 Cd mph sec

113.7 191.5

Fuel consumption3
7-speed SMG transmission City/highway 6-speed manual transmission City/highway mpg mpg

11/17 11/17

Tires and Wheels
Tire dimensions (performance tires)4 Wheel dimensions, front/rear Material front rear
255/40 285/x 8.5 / 19 x 9.5 light cast alloy

Brakes

Front diameter Rear diameter inch inch

14.7 14.6

14.7 14.6 All dimensions of technical drawings in inches.
Please note: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
speed limited electronically. 2 BMW AG test results. 3 EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.
to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow conditions.
Technical illustrations | BMW Online Technology Guide 80 | 81
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BMW and the environment.

BMW is a strong proponent of the environment and social responsibility. It is important to manage the earths resources responsibly, and not jeopardize the needs of future generations. That is why BMW makes vehicles that minimize adverse environmental impact, from production (pollution prevention and waste minimization at the plant) through owner use (low emissions) to eventual disposal (easy drainability of all uid-related components and easy neutralization of all pyrotechnic devices). This effort has been recognized worldwide, and as a result, we are pleased to have received numerous environmental honors. In the U.S., for example, the Environmental Protection Agency accepted BMWs Spartanburg, SC production and manufacturing facility as a charter member of the agencys National Environmental Performance Track. Internationally, BMW AG the parent company of both BMW of North America and BMW Manufacturing Co., Spartanburg, SC was the rst automotive company to be represented on the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index, and has remained on the Index ever since. At BMW, we strive for high performance in everything we do.
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