BMW M6: New V10 Super Coupé

Compared with conventional SMG transmission, the new generation of SMG technology performs the entire gearshift process 20 per cent faster, gears merging directly into one another for all-but seamless acceleration from standstill to top speed.

Drivelogic control of the gearbox offers a total of 11 gearshift options enabling the gearshift characteristics to be adjusted to suit a driver's personal driving style. An automatic mode changes gears for the driver if required.

The BMW M6 delivers eye-opening acceleration, rushing from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and 200 km/h in just about 14 seconds. The M6 is electronically limited to 250 km/h though the speedometer suggests a theoretical top speed of 330 km/h and rumours suggest that if you could defeat the electronic limiter, you'd easily pass the magical 300kmh mark.

BMW also confirmed that during testing, the M6 lapped the world-famous Nordschleife, (the Northern Circuit of the Nürburgring race circuit), in under eight minutes, confirming its Supercar status.

The variable, speed-sensing M Differential Lock gives the M6 superior driving stability and optimum traction particularly when accelerating out of a bend. The locking action is immediately activated to compensate for any difference in speed between the drive wheels, thus ensuring smooth and powerful traction at all times.

The BMW M6 boasts a brand-new generation of DSC Dynamic Stability Control. With the first stage of DSC being conceived for maximum driving safety, the M Dynamic mode, as on the M5, is tailored to the sporting driver. A button on the selector lever cover disables DSC at will.

EDC Electronic Damper Control offers three programs on demand: Comfort, Normal, and Sports, with the car's chassis and suspension ranging from sporting and firm all the way to smooth and comfortable. The driver operates EDC via the MDrive button on the steering wheel or the push button next to the SMG selector lever.

At start up, the BMW M6 sets off in the comfort-oriented P400 performance program, which has maximum power of 400 horses. Once the Power button on the selector lever cover is pressed, the full 500+ horsepower muscle of the ten-cylinder engine becomes available. The power button also makes the engine more direct and responsive.

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