drivetrain. Due to the torsionally rigid design of
the drivetrain, as is typical in a sports car, the
transmission of the torque also gives acoustic
feedback.
When there are load changes, this may result
in clicking noises. The do not cause any im‐
pairment of the operation or the service life of
the components.
Driving on racetracks
Requirements
Before driving on a racetrack:▷Participation in BMW Driver Experience
Training.▷Check engine oil fill level and replenish as
necessary.▷Have vehicle checked at a service center.
Hints
Racetrack operation leads to increased wear.
The vehicle is not designed for motorsports
competitive use. This wear is not covered by
the warranty.
The standard brake linings and the wear indi‐
cators are not designed for racetrack opera‐
tion. For more information and advice, contact
your service center.
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Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷M Double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Add 1 US quart/liter.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW M6 Gran CoupeWidth with mirrorsinches/mm82.9/2,106Width without mirrorsinches/mm74.8/1,899Heightinches/mm54.9/1,395Lengthinches/mm197.5/5,016Wheelbaseinches/mm116.7/2,964Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m41/12.5
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with M dou‐
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Manual operation, doorlock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 56
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 131
Manual operation, rearview camera 133
Manual operation, Side View 136
Manual operation, Top View 137
Manual transmission 78
Marking on approved tires 178
Massage seat, front 51
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 140
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 179
M carbon ceramic brake 158
M Compound brake 158
M differential, active 125
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 124
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 73
M Drive 58
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 163
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 77
M Dynamic Mode MDM 124
Measure, units of 93
Medical kit 198
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 55
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 80
Microfilter 141
Minimum tread, tires 177
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 179
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 192
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 158
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 94
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 205
New wheels and tires 178
Night Vision 114
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 114
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Object detection, see Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 134 Octane rating, refer to Rec‐
ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 185
Oil, adding 186
Oil additives 186
Oil change 187
Oil change interval, service requirements 87
Oil filler neck 186
Oil types, alternative 187
Oil types, approved 187
Old batteries, disposal 195
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 191
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 140
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 204
Park Distance Control PDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 144
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 163
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking brake 68
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