In addition to the standard speedometer and tachometer, the 2006 BMW M5 also offers a head-up display as an option. This unit displays a virtual image on the windshield that appears to the driver to be at the front bumper of the car. This allows the driver to monitor a selection of information without taking his eyes from the road. The information that the driver can choose to monitor includes the navigation system, cruise control speed, current speed, engine speed, an upshift indicator, and current gear selection.