Enter your destination while keeping the road in view or changing the vehicle configuration – it’s all possible at any time with the BMW i-Drive system. Using the central controller, the driver can easily select i-Drive functions with one hand. And operation becomes even easier with the AC Schnitzer cover for the i-Drive system. The black anodized aluminium cover has an embossed image of an AC Schnitzer Type IV wheel. So the new design offers delights that are not only visual but also tangible, as the i-Drive functions can be controlled intuitively. The Type IV alloy and racing wheels have already proved their popularity in all vehicle classes, and now set their individual accent in the interior too. The controller is the central control unit of the i-Drive system in BMW vehicles. Ergonomically mounted on the central console, the rotary pushbutton can easily be operated ...

BMW Group Research and Technology are developing an Emergency Stop Assistant, which enhances road safety in the event of a medical emergency. The Emergency Stop Assistant is part from research project titled “SmartSenior – intelligent services for senior citizens” launched from The Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. Safety in an emergency Older people with intermittent cardiovascular problems frequently no longer trust their abilities at the wheel. This doubt stems from the fear of suffering heart or circulation-related problems while driving which might cause them to lose control of their vehicle and trigger a serious accident. It leads to a loss of personal mobility and, by consequence, a considerable drop in independence and quality of life – especially for those living in rural areas. These issues also affect people suffering certain health-related limitations such as diabetes. As Ralf Decke, project manager for SmartSenior ...

The tuning company Prior Designed, already refined Porsche 997 Turbo, Jaguar XJR and some other sports cars. Now it’s BMW M6’s turn and the project is named – PD550. BMW M6 will get entirely new custom-made body kit consisting of front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, front fenders. PD550 is equipped with enormous multi-spoke 9Jx20" at the front and 10.5Jx20" at the rear forged wheels fitted with 255/35/ZR20 and 285/30/ZR20 tyres. There are also 21? rims with the same width and slightly bigger tyres – 255/30/ZR21 at the fron and 295/25/ZR21 at the rear. The body of BMW M6 is broadened with 80mm, which gave the car massive look. Combined with the huge wheels, lowered suspension and the body-kit, the car looks like a monster on the road. The car is lowered with 30mm at the front and 25mm at the rear axle to create the ...

Look to the Frankfurt Motor Show this coming September to catch a glimpse of the new, revamped BMW 6 Series coupé and convertible - front-runners in the luxury two-seat coupé and sports convertible categories. Exterior modifications are both subtle and understated: the front is a bit more rounded, the xenon headlamps now come standard, and the rear section has been slightly modified. As for the interior, some of the controls have been refashioned; newer, more luxurious materials have been introduced; and there are fresh leather upholstery tones to choose from. All told, only confirmed BMW aficionados will be able to spot the difference between the old and new models. Sporting top-of-the-range features, the new BMW 6 Series is the Munich-based firm's technological showcase: it has Active Cruise Control with automatic brake application; Lane Departure Warning with a steering wheel vibration signal; Head-Up display; Night ...

The original 6 Series was the successor to the E9 coupés, namely the 2800CS, 3.0CS and 3.0CSi. The new E24 chassis was safer than that of the E9, meeting new United States federal crash and rollover standards. The original 6-Series was first launched in August 1976. This car had a 3210 cc engine with 197 PS (145 kW). In 1980 debuted the 635CSi, with a 3453 cc SOHC, 218 PS (160 kW) engine and a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph). The 635CSi could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.4 seconds. A luxury version, known as the L6 arrived in 1987 with leather headliner and trim and other accoutrements. In 1983 BMW took the M88/3, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis, creating the M635CSi, or M6. This had a DOHC 24-valve 3453 cc, 286 PS (210 kW) engine, taken from the BMW ...