New Cars Reviews

Whats New For 2014

New Cars Reviews - A six-speed manual transmission is currently obtainable inside the 2014 bmw m6 alongside the lots capable seven-speed automated manual. Besides that, satellite radio and soft-close automatic doors are currently commonplace.

Introduction

Its a rare event each time a car comes beside as abundant grand touring potential just like the 2014 bmw m6. It's equally adept at blissfully transporting you on an epic road trip as it's at obtaining your pulse pounding with beautiful performance. Furthering its appeal happens to be the availability of either coupe or convertible body designs, each of that gain from ultrasleek however understated styling. This year, bmw is even attempting to firmly appease driving enthusiasts who cling to firmly clutch pedals and hand-rowed gears along with the addition associated with a ancient six-speed manual transmission possibility.

Abundant on your m6s overarching versatility is because of the myriad electronic systems that transform this car from luxury touring car to firmly fire-breathing beast along at the bit associated with a button. Drivers will choose their preferred ride quality, be it comfortably swish or racecar stiff, beside throttle response and shift aggression. Though, with 560 horsepower at your disposal due to 4. 4-liter twin-turbo v8, a definite number of aggression is guaranteed in any mode.

Barely just like the 6 series on that its primarily based, the 2014 bmw m6 possesses a wealth of high-tech features which can be found surrounded by sumptuous interior materials. These embrace night views with pedestrian detection, a head-up show, led headlights, massaging seats as well as a host of cameras which will even peer around corners. After all, bmws name for solid construction and good style are evident throughout, too.

Thus if youre one in all those rare drivers who notice the already-capable bmw 6 series lacking in performance, and youre ok with paying tens of a very large number greenbacks additional for that type of breathtaking power, the 2014 bmw m6 is true raise alley. Thus, too, would be the likes on your 2014 aston martin v8 vantage, 2014 audi r8 and 2014 porsche 911. All provide convertible versions as well as a similar series of comfort and performance, and youre not going to work wrong with any of those. But if you are willing to wish luxury and performance in equal live from your very own grand touring machine, the bmw m6 terribly well'>might actually function as means to work.

Body Designs, Trim Levels, And Options

The 2014 bmw m6 is obtainable as either a coupe or convertible, each of that happen to be offered utilizing a unmarried, terribly well-appointed trim level. A four-door m6 gran coupe sedan can be obtainable, and its coated utilizing a separate review.

Commonplace features embrace 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, automatic adaptive xenon headlights, heated and power-folding mirrors, automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors, auto-dimming mirrors and automatic soft-close doors. Coupe models include either a carbon-fiber roof or sunroof at no additional charge, whereas the convertible features a power-operated fabric high as well as a glass rear window will be'>that may be raised independently on your high to firmly function a wind blocker.

Inside you get dual-zone automatic climate management, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery ( sun-reflective leather seats for our convertible ), 16-way power heated front seats ( with four-way lumbar support ), front seat memory functions, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, carbon-fiber interior trim and interior ambient lighting. 

Electronic features embrace bluetooth phone and streaming audio ; bmws idrive interface with the use of a 10. 2-inch show ; a rearview camera ; a navigation system with voice commands ; smartphone app integration ; as well as a 16-speaker surround-sound audio system ( 12 speakers for our convertible ) with the use of a cd player, satellite and hd radio and usb/ipod integration. Additionally included are driver-adjustable settings for our suspension, transmission, steering and engine in varying degrees, from comfort to firmly all-out performance.

An optional govt package includes led headlights with automatic high beams, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a head-up show, massage functionality for our front seats as well as a power rear sunshade. The driver assistance package often is added onto the govt package, and includes automatic high-beam management, a lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot monitor as well as a camera system with top-down and around-the-corner views.

Major stand-alone choices embrace 20-inch wheels, a premium 16-speaker bang & olufsen sound system, extended leather upholstery as well as a night views system with pedestrian detection.

Powertrains And Performance

Powering the 2014 bmw m6 may be a twin-turbocharged 4. 4-liter v8 that produces a powerful 560 hp and 500 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed automated manual transmission with shift paddles is commonplace, and new for that year, a conventional six-speed manual is obtainable as an possibility. An automatic stop-start engine purpose to firmly conserve fuel at stoplights can be included.

In edmunds performance testing, a convertible m6 along with the auto-manual transmission sprinted to firmly 60 mph utilizing a mere 4. 2 seconds. We expect the lighter coupe to remain marginally quicker.

The epa estimates fuel economy for each the coupe and convertible at 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 16 mpg in combined driving for our automatic, and 15/22/17 for our manual transmission.

Safety

Commonplace safety features for all those 2014 bmw m6 models embrace antilock disc brakes with advanced standby and drying features, hill-hold management, traction management, stability management, front-seat facet airbags, knee airbags and active front-seat head restraints. Convertibles receive added rollover protection.

Commonplace on each the convertible and coupe may be a rearview camera integrated directly into 10. 2-inch touchscreen show. The optional driver assistance package includes a lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot monitor as well as a camera system with top-down and around-the-corner views. Additionally commonplace happens to be the bmw assist emergency communications system ( provides automatic crash notification and on-demand roadside assistance ) and bmw remote services ( adds stolen-vehicle recovery and remote door unlocking ).

In edmunds brake testing, a convertible m6 came to some stop from 60 mph in 108 feet, an average distance for that category of car on summer tires.

Interior Style And Special Features

Expectations are high and get a six-figure bmws interior, and therefore the 2014 m6 simply fulfills the promise of the top-shelf luxury expertise with high-performance parts here and there. Rich materials adorn each interior surface and skilled craftsmanship is evident throughout. The front seats feature an abundance of power adjustments to firmly ensure either a comfortable fit or racecar-like lateral support for anyone moments when youre driving the m6 arduous. Rear seat passengers won't fare nearly also, clearly as the cramped house is suitable no more than for small youngsters, though barely regarding many other competing coupe or convertible is similarly confining in back.

Bmws classic analog gauges are very easy to scan on a glance, whereas the tech-heavy idrive electronics interface has a simple menu structure, crisp graphics and quick processing times, that helps minimize the level of time you pay wanting far away from the highway. That aforesaid, new owners ought to sit down and familiarize themselves with idrive before hitting the highway, as a result of its still a advanced system and you cant master everything whereas the cars in motion.

Unlike another convertibles during this vary, the drop-top m6 wont need a lot of within the whole method of useful compromises. With the highest up, the well-insulated cloth roof is free from any whistles or leaks at highway speed. With the highest down, the glass rear window can possibly be raised offer a good wind blocker, permitting civilized conversations and preventing a nasty hair day. Additionally noteworthy will be the useful trunk, that measures 12. 4 cubic feet ( 10. 6 cubic feet with the highest retracted ). The coupes trunk holds 13 cubic feet.

Driving Impressions

Its a good assumption that the 2014 bmw m6 can bring a smile to firmly the eye on your most power-hungry of motorists. What weve found shocking, but, may be that the m6 could be a joy to firmly drive whether or not youre barely leisurely cruising through highway or stomping upon the throttle with commitment. Thanks to firmly adjustable settings regarding the suspension, steering, transmission and throttle response, the m6 will adapt to firmly your each mood.

In its sharpest performance settings, this car could be a fire-breathing beast that snorts and snarls with uncommon aggression. Nonetheless the acceleration wont terrify you, as its accompanied by a refined stability management system that modulates power delivery while not shutting down all on your fun.

Even thus, this m6 could be a significant, grand-touring-oriented machine. Once you add the poor sight lines during the long nose direct from driver seat, it becomes clear the fact that car is at its best when the highway is fast and open. This is a really fast grand touring car, not really a sports car.