BMW M6 Convertible Review

The BMW M Series is a line of luxury cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW. Brought to India in 2007, the BMW M Series is available in three models: M5 Sedan, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible. The BMW M6 Convertible is a 2-door convertible with a foldable cover top or an option of a sunroof/moonroof. It is built on the FR platform.

The BMW M6 Convertible is backed by a 12-year warranty for the bodywork and 3-year warranty for the paintwork. BMW offers a vehicle warranty of two years, excluding the replacement of worn parts, original BMW parts, and original BMW accessories, regardless of the mileage.

The BMW M6 Convertible competes with the imported models of Mercedes-Benz CLK and Chevrolet Corvette.

Powertrain & Performance
The BMW M6 Convertible derives power from a standard 5.0-liter V-10 engine, which churns out 507 bhp @ 7,750 rpm and 520 Nm of torque @ 6,100 rpm. The M6 Convertible goes from 0-100 km per hour in 4.8 seconds. Along with the double-Vanos camshaft control system, the engine responds without hesitation.

The engine is linked to a 7-speed M Drivelogic Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), which features gear-change keys on the steering wheel and a selection lever on the central console. It allows for changing of gears quickly, without having to reduce speed, decrease engine power, or use a clutch. Maximum acceleration can be achieved by launch control, which ensures that speed is maintained across the entire range of gear changes.

The BMW M6 Convertible comes equipped with perforated and ventilated compound disc brakes, which perfectly complement the performance of the gusty V-10 engine. For added support, the BMW M6 Convertible is equipped with a variable M differential lock, which offers high driving stability and optimum traction, especially when pulling out of curves, and also prevents spinning of the drive wheels. Even on slippery terrains, the M differential lock supplies that decisive extra portion of pulling power. This system not only optimises handling but also supports the thrust from the rear-wheel-drive.

The BMW M6 Convertible is also available with an optional head-up display with an M indicator, which enables the driver to keep an eye on the most important information by projecting speed, navigation directions, and check control data onto the windscreen for optimum visibility. It can also be activated to display the SMG gear selected by the driver, the rev count as a dynamic graph curve, and the optimum moment to change gear.

Also standard on the BMW M6 Convertible is the MDrive Manager, which can individually configure key properties, such as engine performance and shift programs, for optimum flexibility using the MDrive button. The pre-configured settings can be activated at the push of a button by the MDrive control on the steering wheel. Available settings include digital motor electronics (DME), seven-speed SMG Drivelogic, a dynamic stability control (DSC) system, and an M-specific head-up display.

Build & Styling
The BMW M6 Convertible relishes in its sporty, stylish, and powerful appearance. The M6 Convertible is 4,871 mm in length and rides on a wheelbase of 2,781 mm, which is the same as the M6 Coupe. Its front fascia is adorned by a body-colour bumper, a twin-grille that wears the BMW badge on its forehead, and stylish headlights.

The M6 Convertible is made from innovative, high-strength lightweight materials such as aluminum and carbon, due to which it achieves an unbeatable power-to-weight ratio. The BMW M6 Convertible looks athletic, elegant, and luxurious. Its most striking feature is its automatic top that opens quickly and silently so you can enjoy the experience of open air driving.

The M6 Convertible comes standard with adaptive headlights, which offer increased safety when driving on curvaceous roads at night. These headlights have sensors that permanently monitor data such as speed and steering angle, and electromechanical motors point the xenon headlights accordingly, illuminating the road ahead. Front fog lamps come as standard.

The M6 Convertible wears 19-inch forged aluminum wheels and rolls on 255/40 ZR19 front and 285/35 ZR19 rear tyres.

The BMW M6 Convertible comes with plush, comfortable, and well-appointed interiors. The M6 Convertible can seat four persons. It comes standard with leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob. A height adjustable driver's seat is available as an option. The BMW M6 Convertible comes with especially designed M instruments and ergonomic M seats.

The BMW M6 Convertible also comes standard with rain-sensing front wipers, a rear defogger, and a rear wiper. It has a fuel tank capacity of 70 litres. Some other amenities standard on the BMW M6 Convertible include an air conditioner, power windows, a power steering, power door locks, a tiltable steering column, tinted window glass, electrically-adjustable outside mirrors, and cup holders.

The body-shell of the BMW M6 Convertible is extremely stiff and resilient, which maximises passenger comfort as well as safety. It also comes with deformation zones on the front and rear bumpers to protect the body-shell from damage. For safety, the BMW M6 Convertible features driver and front passenger, side and head airbags. It also comes standard with seatbelts, pre-tensioners, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some other safety features standard on the BMW M6 Convertible include central locking, an engine immobilizer, a remote keyless entry, child safety door locks, a collapsible steering, and an anti-theft alarm.