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BMW will next month introduce an M6 Convertible in which you won’t lose your
driving licence or ever get a speeding ticket. Guaranteed.
It has the best fuel economy in its class, very low pollution emission, and
like the full size version, comes with glamorous looks as standard. And best of
all - no Luxury Car Tax.
The bad news for full-size drivers is that this new $649 pedal-powered M6
Convertible is ideally suited to drivers with between 4 and 7 years’ life
experience.
There are two versions available, pure pedal power for sportier performance
types who want to push the handling of the M6 Convertible to the very limits, or
a battery-powered electric model for more laid-back driving.
Just like its bigger brother, the detailed children’s version of the BMW M6
Convertible is in a class of its own. The metallic-blue paint, the front and
rear apron in the original M design and the M6 badge on the boot door and rear
wheel arch will seriously impress any child’s playmates. The extra-large rubber
tyres with M6 rims look fantastic.
To make sure that junior's driving pleasure isn‘t spoiled by (traffic)
accidents, the kid’s M6 Convertible also makes safety priority: the painted
steel frame and chassis made from protective plastic provide the stylish owner
with superb stability. All plastic parts have chamfered edges.
To alert slower drivers of an imminent passing manoeuvre, the M6 Convertible
is equipped with an electric horn, operated from a button on the steering wheel.
An electric speedometer on the battery-powered model lets drivers keep within
the speed limit, and like all BMW children’s vehicles, the M6 Convertible has of
course also been approved by the German standards organisation: TÜV (Technical
Inspection Agency).
Junior Heidfelds or Kubicas will revel in the power of the battery-operated
version, reaching speeds of 8 km/h travelling forwards, or a more sedate 4 km/h
in reverse.
Parents wishing to operate a pit-lane speed limiter for the back yard can
reduce top speed potential to 4 km/h.
When fully charged, the battery can provide at least 1.5 hours of fast-paced
driving fun. A battery charge status display indicates in good time when the
electric car needs to be plugged into the power socket to be ‘filled up’ again.
An important safety feature of the M6 Convertible electric car is the
dual-brake function. This allows braking while simultaneously pressing the
accelerator and brake. All electrical components have also been insulated to
make them child-safe. The BMW M6 Convertible’s adjustable seat ensures an ideal
and comfortable sitting position.
With its smooth-running crankshaft mechanism, the pedal-powered version of
the M6 Convertible soon picks up speed too. The electric and pedal-powered
versions are suitable for children aged between 4 and 7 and can carry weights of
up to 50 kg.
The pedal-powered version will be available from BMW dealers next month and
costs $649. The electric model is available exclusively online at www.bmw-shop.com.
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