M5 and M6 will get new mirrors,EfficientDynamics, I-Drive, 80 GB HD based navigation / media storage (3D mapping) + M6 Competition Package w active suspension - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Gustav · 30th July 2008, 13:10

For M5 and M6

New sideview mirrors with increased field of view
EfficienDynamics implemented (brake energy regeneration systems, electrically powered (rather than fuel powered) auxilary systems such as the air conditioning allowing the engine to perfomr more efficiently
Updated IDrive system with new I Drive button
New navigation which includes 3D mapping and gidance software
For Navigation Professional 8,8' screen with 1280x480 pixels resolution. Gull screen map is possible,
Integrated Smartphone connectivity with US-commection for Apple IPhone and other smartphones
BMW ConnectedDrive for Europe which allows full in car internet browsiing (Europe only)
80 GB harddrive

For M6

BMW M6 Competition Package launched

New chassis: 12 mm lower in front and rear by 10 mm
Active chassis monitoring system designened to alter suspenstion travel and firmness on the fly for quicker turn in and more direct steering feeland lower roll centre
New aluminium wheels with double spoke design
Two new lines on the hood

The high-performance BMW M GmbH sports cars enter the year 2009 both ideally equipped and in top shape. With specific body modifications to the BMW M3 Saloon, the introduction of the new iDrive generation for all versions of the BMW M3, the BMW M5 and the BMW M6 as well as a "competition package" for the BMW M6 Coupe, we have ensured that the respective models are able to continue to strengthen their pole position in the disciplines design, ease of operation and driving pleasure. The BMW M GmbH currently offers nine models, this being the most varied and attractive product portfolio in its 30-year history as a supplier of exceptionally sporty production cars.

More than 300,000 BMW M automobiles have been handed over to customers since 1978. The most successful model was and still is the BMW M3, now being offered in three different body versions. After the launch of the BMW M3 Coupe, the BMW M3 Saloon and the BMW M3 Convertible were also successfully brought to market this year. All versions of the BMW M3 are powered by a 4-litre,V8 engine delivering 309 kW/420 bhp at 8 300 rpm. The power unit was especially developed for this model and possesses high-revving characteristics with unequalled acceleration. As an alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, all versions of the BMW M3 are optionally available with the M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. It has seven gears and shifts without interruption of traction, thereby facilitating even more dynamic acceleration. The M DKG Drivelogic also has a positive effect on the BMW M3's efficiency. Furthermore, it provides gear shifting comfort on par with the supreme standards of a BMW automatic transmission.

BMW M3 Saloon: New rear light design.

In the model year 2009 and analogous to the BMW 3 Series Saloon, the four-door BMW M3 will also feature divided rear lights with the brand-typical L-shaped contour. The two LED light clusters for the taillights and the indicator lights, which also feature LED technology, have a distinctive and high-quality appearance. The new rear end design is rounded off by modifications to the bumper and rear lid. The list of interior refinements includes a newly conceived fresh air grille located in the centre of the cockpit, a newly designed storage area under the armrest on the centre console and a pearlescent chrome light switch cluster.

The new start/stop button, also in pearlescent chrome, and the rotary controls for the air conditioning sporting the same design are not only featured in the BMW M3, but also in the Coupe and the Convertible. Likewise, from the autumn, all variants of the BMW M3 will be equipped with crash-active headrests that reduce the risk of cervical injury in the event of a rear end collision. The choice of exterior colours available for the BMW M3 will also be widened as from the autumn. The colour space grey metallic is now also available for the BMW M3 Saloon. Le Mans blue metallic is new in the range of colours offered for all body variants.

Competition package for the BMW M6 Coupe.

In the model year 2009, the BMW M6 Coupe in particular presents itself as a top athlete on the road to new all-time highs. With the new competition package, the two-door coupe has managed to strengthen its consistently high performance-oriented profile even further. The competition package comprises a newly tuned suspension, including lowering by 12 millimetres at the front and 10 millimetres at the rear, adapted suspension control systems and forged alloy wheels in double spoke design. The modifications are prominently noticeable through improved handling and the competition package also contains distinctive visual differentiations. A re-contoured bonnet featuring two raised precision lines also emphasises the enhanced dynamic characteristics.

BMW M5 and BMW M6: New exterior mirrors with widened field of view and increased efficiency.

With new equipment features and optimisation in safety and efficiency, product quality offered by the models BMW M5 and BMW M5 Touring, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M6 Convertible has increased even further in the model year 2009. In future, the high-performance sports cars powered by the 373 kW/507 bhp V10 engine will also feature brake energy regeneration and an air conditioning compressor which can be uncoupled - both features having been developed within the framework of BMW EfficientDynamics. Moreover, the new smooth-running bearing for the rear axle transmission is characterised by an optimised friction coefficient and its efficiency-enhancing construction.

The new exterior mirrors with widened field of view are an additional safety highlight on all four models. Carbon black metallic has been added to the range of available colours.

More supremacy through intuitive operation:The new iDrive generation enhances driving pleasure.

From the autumn of 2008, BMW M models will also feature the new generation of the iDrive control system which will facilitate even easier activation and control of the most important entertainment, communication and navigation features as well as a number of other functions. The models BMW M5 and BMW M5 Touring, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M6 Convertible are all equipped with the new iDrive control system as standard. It also comes with the BMW M3 in conjunction with an optionally available navigation system. It encompasses a newly devised controller which includes preference keys on the centre console and - in conjunction with the optional navigation system Professional - an 8.8-inch control display with a four times higher screen resolution (1280 x 480 pixel) for displaying high resolution graphics and a new menu structure.

Flat menu trees and familiar systematic with cascaded main menus derived from computer technology provide improved orientation. Visual control aids which include, for example, an image of the controller displayed on the monitor, provide additional clarity. Town or street names are spelled and telephone numbers entered by means of a circular "speller". The functional range of the tried and tested preference keys situated below the radio control unit have been further optimised. Using these, it is now also possible to store not only radio stations, telephone numbers and destinations, but also all further menu items accessible via iDrive, which can then be retrieved at the push of a button.

In the BMW M3, the new controller and the preference keys arranged in its vicinity are surrounded by a newly designed cover for the centre console. The central control element facilitates the operation of various functions by means of standardised rotary and toggle switches as well as push-buttons, whereby the additional keys can be operated without eye contact due to their individual haptic attributes, offering direct access to the most important menu options. The new iDrive controller is, therefore, now much simpler to use and can be operated intuitively without a long familiarisation period. Consequently, the driver gains additional confidence and can concentrate even more intensively on the job of driving.

The perfect travel companion: Navigation system Professional with full screen display, preview maps, 3D symbols and guided tours.

The new navigation system Professional for the models BMW M3, BMW M5 and BMW M6 offers full screen map display. Travel maps, details of the surrounding area and symbols for places of interest can be displayed as three-dimensional graphics. When defining a desired destination from a list of locations, a map preview of each proposed destination appears additionally on the display when the selection function is activated. Thanks to this geographical information, different destinations bearing the same name can easily be distinguished from each other. The travel planner with guided tours function integrates various destinations into an individual route and, if desired, the driver can also add his own choice of stopovers to the routeing.

The storing of navigation data on an on-board 80 GB hard drive guarantees shorter access times. Moreover, this data storage medium can be used as a music archive. For this purpose, music files from a CD, an external MP3 player or a USB stick can be transferred to the hard disc, after which the music files are permanently accessible.

New from BMW ConnectedDrive: Unrestricted in-car use of the Internet and enhanced remote functions.

The further advanced iDrive controller also forms the basis for in-car use of the Internet. From the autumn of 2008, BMW will be the first car manufacturer worldwide to offer unrestricted access to the internet as an option. The function of the controller is similar to a conventional computer mouse. Internet pages can be displayed on the screen in high resolution. An additional function renders possible an enlargement of visible screen areas for highlighting details.

Internet access is optionally available for the BMW M3, the BMW M5 and the BMW M6 on attractive flat rate terms. For safety reasons, the displaying of internet pages on the screen - analogous to the TV function available for BMW M models - is only possible when the vehicle is stationary.

In addition to the Internet access, new remote functions provide an even wider variety of telematics and online services included in the BMW ConnectedDrive range. From the autumn of 2008, enhanced remote functions will be available for BMW M models as an integral part of the BMW Assist service. In the event of the car key being left inside a locked boot or when the driver is not sure whether he or she locked the vehicle when in a hurry, all he or she has to do in future is call the BMW Call Center. After confirmed identification, a BMW Call Center employee can then lock or unlock the car by remote control.

Integrated use of a smartphone with USB connection for the Apple iPhone and other smartphones.

Commencing in the model year 2009, the accessory range will include a new snap-in adaptor for the full integration of the latest smartphones into the vehicle and an optional compatible USB board will be available for the BMW M3, the BMW M5 and the BMW M6. Using the upgrade option of linking the music player to the mobile phone, it will be possible to utilise both the communication and entertainment functions of the respective mobile phone and to control them via the iDrive control system. Telephone numbers and music titles stored in the smartphone are displayed on the vehicle's control monitor. The driver has permanent access to both the telephone and the MP3 functions of the external device. Furthermore, the power supply to the smartphone and reception via the car aerial are guaranteed. The new interface is suitable for the integration of the Apple iPhone, the Sony Ericsson K850i and the Nokia 6500c cell phones.

Brake Energy Regeneration according to BMW:

"Make use of every Watt: by charging the battery only when your BMW is braking, coasting or decelerating, Brake Energy Regeneration improves fuel efficiency by up to three percent and ensures that the full power of your engine is available for acceleration.

Today's vehicles require much more electrical energy than older models, due to the much wider array of electric and electronic on-board comfort and safety systems. This energy is created by the generator (also known as the alternator) which converts the engine's power output into electricity. In conventional systems, the generator is permanently driven by a belt connected to the engine.

BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration operates differently: the generator is activated only when you take your foot from the accelerator or apply the brake. The kinetic energy that would otherwise go to waste is now used efficiently, converted into electricity by the generator and stored in the battery.
Producing electricity in this highly efficient way delivers an additional advantage: when you apply the accelerator, the generator is deactivated - so the full power of the engine can be directed to the drive wheels. Brake Energy Efficiency thus increases fuel efficiency while simultaneously enhancing driving dynamics. As a safety precaution, the Brake Energy Regeneration system monitors the level of battery charge and will, if necessary, continue to charge the battery even during acceleration to prevent a complete discharging of the battery."

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The 2nd generation IDrive (take form the 7-series F10 USA launch)

Leading the way again: a new generation of iDrive

With the new 7, BMW again assumes the role of world leader in automotive control concepts.

A 2^nd generation of iDrive sets new standards for ergonomics, efficiency and logical functionality with its larger, higher-definition Control Display. New, uniformly structured menus and an optimized control strategy for the display and console-mounted controller are also signature features of the new system.

Other new details include buttons for direct selection of the Radio, CD, Navigation and Telecommunications menus, grouped conveniently next to the controller. Visual assists and consistent flow in the display simplify choices within the individual menus. In the GPS Navigation section, users will benefit from map displays with new standards of size, brilliance, detail and view choice. A “map preview” function facilitates selection of the navigation destination from a list; in a new operational logic, letters of the alphabet and numerals are arranged in circular form for more intuitive input of addresses and phone numbers.

iDrive, 2^nd generation: more intuitive operation, expanded functions

With iDrive, the predecessor 7 Series initiated a new direction in the control of vehicle features and functions; via a multi-menu color display and a mouse-like controller usable by driver and passenger alike, a potentially crowded landscape of buttons and knobs was supplanted by a computer-logic control path. Now, a 2^nd generation of iDrive builds upon that pioneering development while making it more natural, intuitive, simpler and elegant.>>
An overarching attribute of iDrive was the separation of control (via the console controller) and display (the centrally placed iDrive monitor). This basic arrangement remains; the controller has been further developed and the display is larger: fully 10.2 in. vs. 8.8 in. previously.>>
Positioned at the same level as the instrument panel, the new control display sets higher standards for logical, readily understood menus and attractive graphics. The controller has been refined for comfortable, intuitive selection and activation of functions via standardized turn, push and tilt motions, while being augmented with more direct-selection keys.

Convincing functionality, satisfying to use: controller with direct-selection keys.

Benefiting from the newest biomechanics R&D, the state-of-the-art controller operates with tactile precision and clearly structured motions. New control elements, menu schemes and graphic representations in the control display become evident upon first use, yet, user appreciation grows over the longer term. A graphic depiction of the controller in the display itself helps orient the user to the next control step; the rotation, pressing and tipping motions generally correspond to those of a computer mouse.>>
Thus interpreted, rotation of the controller takes the user through menu selections; pressing it makes the choice. Tilting the controller to the left or right effects navigation through various menu levels. Via clear graphic organization in the form of stacked layers and onscreen depiction of controller movements, the user enjoys highly intuitive navigation. All menus are structured according to a consistent scheme, so that one is almost immediately at ease; menus are broad so that the user can view relatively numerous options without switching to another level. Also, functions are arranged so that in longer-term use the most important options are reached more rapidly.

An additional new refinement is four direct-select keys placed directly next to the controller, for the most frequently used menus. These allow quick selection of CD, radio, phone and navigation menus, and are augmented by three further keys of general utility: one takes the user directly to the start menu (MENU), one to the most recently active menu (BACK), and the third (OPTION) presents various options within the current area. As a result, searches are likely to be shorter, or unnecessary

Familiar and proven, yet now more useful: Programmable Memory Keys.

An iDrive enhancement recently introduced in other BMW models now comes to the 7 and represents a further user convenience: Programmable Memory Keys. Lined up above the audio controls, these eight keys allow the user to store favorite or most frequently used functions (radio stations, phone numbers, navigation destinations as an example) on various keys and recall them instantly. The stored functions can be as specific and detailed as a navigation map in the preferred scale, an audio balance setting or a selected chapter in the Integrated Owner’s Manual (about which more later). And because the keys are sensitive not just to being pressed, but also to being merely touched by the user’s finger, one can get the stored function shown on the control display by lightly touching the key. If it’s the right one, the user need only press the key and it’s there, ready to use.

Large-format display, preview maps and full-screen images.

With its 10.2-in. monitor, the new iDrive system doesn’t just outdo all other graphic displays in automobiledom to date; its 1280 x 480-pixel resolution means remarkably true-to-life images. It’s a system appropriate to the vehicle it’s in, achieved via up-to-date hard- and software. White-on-black menu lists; effective symbols and icons; contemporary graphics; and clear, consistent color-coding are among the elements that enhance, not only function, but also esthetics.

Menu structures, too, make finding desired functions easier. In the Start Menu, all functional areas served by iDrive are listed. Selecting a given item leads to its menu layer, where the options of that lvel are also listed. This consistency in navigation assists in orienting the user, as does the “stacking” of menu layers in the display. Visual assists further contribute to clarity. And if the user gets to a place where he or she didn’t mean to be, the Back key usually reverses the error.

User-friendlier GPS Navigation.

This overall refinement of functionality means simpler control of the standard GPS Navigation. Full-screen map displays offer outstandingly detailed views of the geography; maps and landmarks can be shown in 3-dimensional form. Selected points of interest along the travel route appear with near-photographic realism.>>
Mere input of destinations reveals the new system’s impressive capabilities. If the destination appears on a list in the system, a preview map appears as the user scrolls the list; this can help distinguish between places with similar or identical names. If a destination (or a phone number) needs to be entered manually, this is done with a new, circular “speller” that makes the entry go more quickly.>>
Convenient combination of voice entry and controller operation.>>
Yet another iDrive innovation is its ability to combine voice and controller entry, called Multi-mode Input. The user can go back and forth between the two methods while actually inputting; indeed, voice recognition can remain active during input via controller and the user can modify an input via voice. Voice recognition – BMW calls it Voice Command – is activated by its function key on the steering wheel, and de-activated either upon completion of the action or by pressing the key again. Voice Command is simplified by visual display of the available commands, yet its capabilities go further in that numerous synonyms of these commands are also recognized.>>
This newly optimized iDrive introduces a very significant step forward in the operation of automotive features and functions. Greater efficiency, improved logic and clear, attractive displays help define the character of the new 7 Series. Indeed, the new iDrive helps the new 7 Series create a user experience that is incomparable in automotive history.>>

Hard drive for audio and navigation systems

The new 7 comes standard with a 40-GB hard drive, which provides fast access to navigation data and space for approximately 13GB allocated to music storage.>>
Music data from a CD, MP3 player or USB stick can be transferred to the hard drive then accessed at will. Via iDrive, users can enjoy programming from a personal music collection, directly from a CD or other external player, or the radio. Individual music pieces (“songs”) are listed alphabetically by their title and performer, and thus, easily located.

The standard audio system includes a DVD player and auxiliary audio input. Available options include a Premium Sound Package consisting of upgraded amplification and speakers, 6-disc DVD changer and iPod/USB adapter. The available Sirius Satellite Radio option includes a 1-year subscription to the service. HD Radio with Multicasting, which BMW pioneered as an automotive audio option is standard in the new 7 Series. Two DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuners provide not only enhanced FM and AM sound, but also allow a given station’s audio program and traffic advisories to be received. Should the vehicle leave the station’s digital broadcast area, the system automatically reverts to the same station’s conventional broadcasting.>>
An also optional Rear Entertainment System provides two 8-in. screens integrated into the front seats’ head restraints. The system is capable of reading a DVD either from its DVD player or the DVD changer included in the optional Premium Sound System. The system allows for 1 internal input, 1 internal + 1 external input or 2 external inputs (such as a game console). The result is that each rear passenger has complete control over their respective screens.

Navigation system: standard, and incorporating the highest technology level.

Standard in the new 7 is a newly developed and optimized GPS Navigation system with high-resolution 10.2-in. monitor (this is also the iDrive control display), dramatic 3-dimensional map views and a host of functional innovations. The system is impressive, not just for its beautiful screens, but also for user-friendly, intuitive operation. Displays that include a graphic representation of the controller itself make selection and activation of functions easier. Split-screen displays give route directions left and preview maps right; in addition to routes and destination, traffic information on the route is also delivered. Especially impressive are the full-screen views of the large monitor making it possible to view fine details of the map. A help screen is available for further information.

The special map perspective provided in the Highlight Traffic Conditions option offers additional convenience with current congestion reports presented as road sections marked red. This can be highly useful and time-saving, equally in urban, suburban and Interstate or freeway driving.

The GPS guidance has been enhances with 3-D topographical and mapping plus a more detailed directional arrow display. >>
the high resolution screen combined with the 3-dimensional views make using the new navigation system a unique experience. Topographical map views add value to route guidance through mountainous or hilly country. At smaller map scales, say up to 25 m/82 ft., 3D representations of actual buildings improve user orientation, especially in urban areas. In a more rural landscape, notable buildings or points of interest are easier to find, and easier to determine if such a point is coming up soon and if it’s worth a stop. >>
The directional arrow display now provides a detail view of the upcoming direction point and is able to direct the proper lane to be in and exactly when the driver should turn (especially in complicated intersections) – from the control display directly into the instrument cluster or, if equipped, Head-up Display.

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Höchstleistung in jeder Disziplin: Die BMW M Modelle im Modelljahr 2009.
	29.07.2008

München. In idealer Besetzung und zugleich auch in Topform starten die Hochleistungssportwagen der BMW M GmbH in das Modelljahr 2009. Mit gezielten Karosseriemodifikationen für die BMW M3 Limousine, der Einführung der neuen iDrive Generation für alle BMW M3, BMW M5 und BMW M6 sowie mit einem Competition Paket für das BMW M6 Coupé ist sichergestellt, dass die entsprechenden Modelle ihre Spitzenposition in den Disziplinen Design, Bedienkomfort und Fahrerlebnis weiter ausbauen können. Mit aktuell neun Modellen verfügt die BMW M GmbH über das vielfältigste und attraktivste Produktportfolio ihrer inzwischen 30-jährigen Geschichte als Anbieter von besonders sportlichen Serienfahrzeugen.
Seit 1978 wurden bereits mehr als 300 000 BMW M Fahrzeuge ausgeliefert. Erfolgreichstes Modell war und ist dabei der BMW M3, der aktuell in drei Karosserievarianten angeboten wird. Nach dem BMW M3 Coupé erlebten in diesem Jahr auch die BMW M3 Limousine und das BMW M3 Cabrio eine überaus erfolgreiche Markteinführung. Alle Varianten des BMW M3 werden von einem speziell für dieses Modell entwickelten V8-Motor mit Hochdrehzahlcharakteristik angetrieben, der aus einem Hubraum von 4,0 Litern eine Leistung von 309 kW/420 PS bei 8 300 min-1 erzeugt und dabei eine unvergleichliche Schubkraft entwickelt. Alternativ zum serienmäßigen Sechsgang-Handschaltgetriebe wird für alle Varianten des BMW M3 optional das M Doppelkupplungsgetriebe mit Drivelogic angeboten. Es verfügt über sieben Gänge, schaltet ohne Zugkraftunterbrechung und ermöglicht so eine nochmals dynamischere Beschleunigung. Auch auf die Effizienz des BMW M3 wirkt sich das M DKG Drivelogic positiv aus. Außerdem bietet es einen Schaltkomfort, der das hervorragende Niveau eines Automatikgetriebes von BMW erreicht.

BMW M3 Limousine: Neues Heckleuchten-Design.
Analog zur Limousine der BMW 3er Reihe erhält auch der viertürige BMW M3 im Modelljahr 2009 zweigeteilte Heckleuchten mit markentypischer, L-förmiger Kontur. Markant und hochwertig erscheinen sowohl die beiden von LED gespeisten Leuchtbänke für das Schlusslicht als auch die ebenfalls in LED-Technik ausgeführten Blinkleuchten. Abgerundet wird das neue Erscheinungsbild am Heck durch Modifikationen am Stoßfänger und am Heckdeckel. Die Verfeinerungen im Innenraum umfassen unter anderem einen neu gestalteten Frischluftgrill im Zentrum des Cockpits, eine neue Ablage unter der Armauflage auf der Mittelkonsole und Applikationen in Perlglanz Chrom für das Lichtschaltzentrum.

Der ebenfalls in der Ausführung Perlglanz Chrom gehaltene und neu gestaltete Start-/Stop-Knopf sowie die im gleichen Design gehaltenen Drehregler für die Klimaanlage kommen nicht nur in der BMW M3 Limousine, sondern auch im Coupé und im Cabrio zum Einsatz. Ebenso verfügen alle Varianten des BMW M3 ab Herbst 2008 über crashaktive Kopfstützen für die Vordersitze, die im Fall eines Heckaufpralls die Gefahr von Halswirbelverletzungen reduzieren. Erweitert wird zum Herbst 2008 auch die Auswahl der für den BMW M3 zur Verfügung stehenden Außenlackierungen. Der Farbton Spacegrau metallic ist nun auch für die BMW M3 Limousine erhältlich. Neu im Programm für alle drei Karosserievarianten ist die Metalliclackierung im Farbton Le Mans Blau.

Competition Paket für das BMW M6 Coupé.
Als Top-Sportler auf dem Weg zu neuen Bestmarken präsentiert sich im Modelljahr 2009 insbesondere das BMW M6 Coupé. Mit dem neuen Competition Paket gelingt es dem Zweitürer, sein konsequent auf Hochleistung ausgerichtetes Profil weiter zu schärfen. Das Competition Paket besteht aus einem neu abgestimmten Fahrwerk einschließlich Tieferlegung um 12 Millimeter an der Vorder- und 10 Millimeter an der Hinterachse, angepassten
Fahrwerkregelsystemen und Alu-Schmiederädern im Doppelspeichen-Design. Im Fahrverhalten sind die Modifikationen deutlich zu spüren, und auch optisch beinhaltet das Competition Paket markante Differenzierungen. Eine neu konturierte Motorhaube, die zwei erhabene Präzisionslinien aufweist, deutet auf die gesteigerten fahrdynamischen Qualitäten hin.

BMW M5 und BMW M6: Neue Außenspiegel mit vergrößertem Sichtfeld und mehr Effizienz.
Mit neuen Ausstattungsdetails sowie Optimierungen in den Bereichen Sicherheit und Effizienz wird die Produktsubstanz der Modelle BMW M5 und BMW M5 Touring sowie BMW M6 Coupé und BMW M6 Cabrio im Modelljahr 2009 nochmals gesteigert. Serienmäßig verfügen künftig auch die vom 373 kW/507 PS starken V10-Motor angetriebenen Hochleistungssportwagen über die Bremsenergie-Rückgewinnung und einen abkoppelbaren Klimakompressor - beides Merkmale, die im Rahmen von BMW EfficientDynamics entwickelt wurden. Darüber hinaus zeichnet sich das neue Leichtlauflager für das Hinterachsgetriebe durch seine reibwertoptimierte und damit ebenfalls effizienzfördernde Bauweise aus.

Ein zusätzliches Plus an Sicherheit gewähren bei allen vier Modellen die neuen Außenspiegel mit vergrößertem Sichtfeld. Als weitere Lackierung wird der Metallic-Farbton Carbonschwarz ins Programm aufgenommen.

Mehr Souveränität durch intuitive Bedienung: Die neue Generation des iDrive fördert das Fahrerlebnis.

Zum Herbst 2008 ermöglicht die neue Generation des Bediensystems iDrive auch in BMW M Modellen eine noch einfachere Aktivierung und Steuerung der wichtigsten Entertainment-, Kommunikations-, Navigations- sowie weiterer Bedienfunktionen. Das neue iDrive kommt serienmäßig in den Modellen BMW M5 und BMW M5 Touring sowie BMW M6 Coupé und BMW M6 Cabrio zum Einsatz, im BMW M3 wird es in Verbindung mit einem optionalen Navigationssystem angeboten. Es umfasst einen neu gestalteten Controller einschließlich Direktwahltasten auf der Mittelkonsole sowie - in Verbindung mit dem optionalen Navigationssystem Professional - ein 8,8 Zoll großes Control Display mit einer auf das Vierfache gesteigerten Bildauflösung (1280 x 480 Pixel) zur Darstellung hochauflösender Grafiken und eine neue Menüstruktur.

Flache Menübäume und die aus der Computertechnik vertraute Systematik mit übereinander gestapelten Menütafeln erleichtern die Orientierung. Visuelle Bedienhilfen, zu denen beispielsweise ein im Display dargestelltes Abbild des Controllers gehört, sorgen zusätzlich für Eindeutigkeit. Das Buchstabieren von Orts- oder Straßennamen sowie die Eingabe von Telefonnummern erfolgt mit einem kreisförmigen so genannten Speller. Weiter optimiert wurde auch der Funktionsumfang der bewährten Favoritentasten unterhalb der Radiobedieneinheit. Mit ihrer Hilfe können jetzt neben Radiosendern, Telefonnummern und Navigationszielen auch alle weiteren über iDrive aufrufbare Menüpunkte abgespeichert und anschließend auf Knopfdruck abgerufen werden.

Beim BMW M3 werden der neue Controller und die in seinem Umfeld angeordneten Direktwahltasten von einer ebenfalls neu gestalteten Blende für die Mittelkonsole umrahmt. Das zentrale Bedienelement ermöglicht die Steuerung der unterschiedlichen Funktionen durch standardisierte Dreh-, Kipp- und Drückbewegungen, die zusätzlichen Tasten sind aufgrund ihrer individuellen Haptik auch ohne Blickkontakt zu ertasten und ermöglichen den direkten Zugriff auf die wichtigsten Menüoptionen. Das neue iDrive ist damit noch einfacher und ohne lange Eingewöhnung intuitiv bedienbar. Dadurch gewinnt der Fahrer zusätzlich an Souveränität und kann sich noch intensiver auf das Geschehen auf der Straße konzentrieren.
Perfekter Reisebegleiter: Navigationssystem Professional mit Full-Screen-Darstellung, Vorschau-Karten, 3D-Symbolen und Guided Tours.

Das neue Navigationssystem Professional für die Modelle BMW M3, BMW M5 und BMW M6 ermöglicht eine Full-Screen-Kartendarstellung. Reisekarten, Umgebungsdetails und Symbole für Sehenswürdigkeiten lassen sich als dreidimensionale Grafiken abbilden. Bei der Festlegung eines Navigationsziels anhand einer Liste von Orten erscheint im Display noch während der Auswahl zusätzlich eine Kartenvorschau zu jedem Zielvorschlag. So können verschiedene Orte gleichen Namens anhand eines geografischen Hinweises leicht voneinander unterschieden werden. Der Reiseplaner mit Guided-Tours-Funktion führt verschiedene Ziele zu einer individuellen Reiseroute zusammen, auf Wunsch kann der Fahrer auch selbst gewählte Zwischenstopps in die Routenplanung integrieren.

Verkürzte Zugriffszeiten gewährleistet die Speicherung der Navigationsdaten auf einer im Fahrzeug installierten Festplatte mit einer Kapazität von 80 GB. Der Datenträger kann darüber hinaus auch als Musikarchiv genutzt werden. Zu diesem Zweck können Musikdateien von einer CD, einem externen MP3-Player oder USB-Stick auf die Festplatte übertragen werden. Anschließend sind die Musikdateien permanent verfügbar.

Neu von BMW ConnectedDrive: Uneingeschränkte Internet-Nutzung im Fahrzeug und erweiterte Fernfunktionen.

Das weiterentwickelte iDrive bildet auch die Basis für die Nutzung des Internet im Fahrzeug. Als weltweit erster Automobilhersteller ermöglicht BMW ab Herbst 2008 optional einen uneingeschränkten Zugang zum Internet. Dabei ähnelt der Controller in seiner Funktion einer herkömmlichen Computermaus. Auf dem Control Display können Internet-Seiten in hoher Auflösung dargestellt werden. Eine Zusatzfunktion ermöglicht eine Vergrößerung von Bildschirmausschnitten zum Hervorheben von Details.

Der Internet-Zugang ist für den BMW M3, den BMW M5 und den BMW M6 als Sonderausstattung zu attraktiven Flatrate-Konditionen verfügbar. Aus Sicherheitsgründen ist die Darstellung von Internet-Seiten auf dem Display - analog zu der für BMW M Modelle verfügbaren TV-Funktion - nur bei stehendem Fahrzeug möglich.

Neben dem Internet-Zugang sorgen auch neue Fernfunktionen für eine nochmals größere Vielfalt der im Angebot BMW ConnectedDrive zusammengefassten Telematik- und Online-Dienste. Ab Herbst 2008 stehen für BMW M Modelle erstmals die erweiterten Fernfunktionen als Bestandteil des Dienstes BMW Assist zur Verfügung. In Fällen, in denen der Fahrzeugschlüssel im verschlossenen Kofferraum liegt oder der Fahrer nicht sicher ist, ob er das in Eile abgestellte Fahrzeug verriegelt hat, genügt künftig ein Anruf im BMW Call Center. Nach eindeutiger Identifizierung kann dann ein Mitarbeiter des BMW Call Centers die Ver- beziehungsweise Entriegelung aus der Ferne vornehmen.

Integrierte Smartphone-Nutzung mit USB-Anschluss für Apple iPhone und andere Smartphones.

Zur vollintegrierten Einbindung aktueller Smartphone-Modelle ins Fahrzeug sind im Modelljahr 2009 ein neuer Snap-In-Adapter im Zubehör-Programm und eine dazu passende USB-Grundplatte als Sonderausstattung für den BMW M3, den BMW M5 und den BMW M6 erhältlich. Mit der Option Erweiterte Anbindung des Music-Players im Mobiltelefon wird es möglich, sowohl die Kommunikations- als auch die Entertainment-Funktionen des entsprechenden Handys zu nutzen und über das Bediensystem iDrive zu steuern. Telefonnummern und Musiktitel, die im Smartphone gespeichert sind, werden im Control Display des Fahrzeugs angezeigt. Der Fahrer kann sowohl auf die Telefon- als auch auf die MP3-Player-Funktion des externen Geräts permanent zugreifen. Darüber hinaus sind auch die Stromversorgung des Smartphones und der Empfang über die Autoantenne gewährleistet. Die neue Schnittstelle ist für die Integration der Mobiltelefone Apple iPhone, Sony Ericsson K850i und Nokia 6500c geeignet.

Gustav · 30th July 2008, 13:23

I beleive these are the Nieman Marcus ones:

More pictures on the Nieman Marcus BMW M6 Convertible

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Originally Posted by Gustav

Two new lines on the hood

bonehead · 30th July 2008, 14:46

Facelifting the taillights?