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2006 BMW M6 Photo Gallery
Photo 8 – Launch Control

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» Photo 1 – Exterior Front 3/4
» Photo 2 – Exterior Rear 3/4
» Photo 3 – Interior
» Photo 4 – Dashboard
» Photo 5 – Exterior Front 3/4
» Photo 6 – Engine
» Photo 7 – SMG Transmission
» Photo 8 – Launch Control
» Photo 9 – Tires
» Photo 10 – Brakes
» Photo 11 – Suspension
» Photo 12 – Handling
» Photo 13 – MDrive
» Photo 14 – Exterior Front 3/4
» Photo 15 – Exterior Front
» Photo 16 – Exterior Front 3/4
» Photo 17 – Exterior Front 3/4
» Photo 18 – Specifications

 
TO THE POINT What’s New? BMW Motorsport gives the 6 Series coupe a complete overhaul, transplanting the powertrain, hardware, and technology of the M5 into a lighter, sleeker package.
Selling Points: Astounding performance, thrilling handling, supreme luxury
Deal Breakers: Steep learning curve, Hummer-style fuel economy
Our Advice: If you have the means, buy the 2006 BMW M6, a stunningly capable grand touring machine that blends mind-blowing performance with sumptuous luxury.

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Launch Control is available when Drivelogic is set to the most aggressive manual shifting mode, S6, accelerating the 2006 BMW M6 to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds on the way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. To use Launch Control, deactivate the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system, hold the SMG shift lever forward, and press the accelerator down all the way. The engine automatically revs to 1,600 rpm, and the car will not move until the shift lever is released. When the shift lever is released, engine speed rises to 8,000 rpm while the M6 launches with automatically balanced clutch and wheel slip. From there, the driver bangs off manual shifts. The result is a standing-start launch just as flawless as what a pro driver could muster with a regular manual transmission, which means you don’t need any talent whatsoever to make the M6 fly. However, you cannot use Launch Control at every stop light. The system requires several minutes between launches to keep from overheating the clutch.


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