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- 2006 BMW 5-Series
- M5 Sedan
- 2007 Audi A6
- A6 4dr Sdn 3.2L quattro
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| 5.0L DOHC 40-valve V10 engine w/variable valve timing | |
| 10-individual throttles electronically controlled | |
| Oil coolant heat exchanger | |
| G-sensitive semi-dry oil sump lubrication system | |
| Ion flow knock control | |
| Digital Motor Electronics (DME) w/on-board diagnostics | |
| 7-speed sequential manual (SMG) transmission w/Drivelogic | |
| Dynamic Stability Control w/M Dynamic Mode (MDM) | |
| All-season traction w/M variable differential lock | |
| Electronic damper control w/comfort, normal, & sport programs | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension | |
| Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension | |
| Gas-pressurized front struts | |
| M calibration independent suspension-inc: stiffened dampers, springs, & anti-roll bars, & modified rear axle geometry | |
| Front P255/40ZR19 & rear P285/35ZR19 performance tires | |
| Front 19" x 8.5" & rear 19" x 9.5" M radial spoke cast alloy wheels | |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering (M Servotronic) w/M Driving Dynamics (2 settings, throttle & steering) | |
| 4-wheel M vacuum-assisted cross-drilled ventilated compound disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | |
| (4) polished stainless steel exhaust tips | |
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | |
| NOTE | |
|---|---|
| **STANDARDS ARE PRELIMINARY** | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Front/rear spoiler | |
| Rear apron/air diffuser | |
| Large pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/remote, 1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade | |
| Wraparound body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers & front compressible elements | |
| Front/side/rear clear turn signal lenses | |
| Rear taillight lenses w/brilliant optics | |
| Xenon headlights w/dynamic auto-leveling, lighted rings | |
| Headlight washing system | |
| Adaptive brakelights | |
| Pwr heated mirrors-inc: auto-dimming, pwr fold-up & reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down | |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer jets | |
| Heated driver door lock cylinder | |
| Ground-illuminating lights in door handles | |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Heated 16-way pwr sport front bucket seats w/4-way lumbar support, thigh support | |
| Merino leather upholstery | |
| Aluminum trim | |
| Front/rear center armrest | |
| M-badged doorsills | |
| Multi-function leather-wrapped 3-spoke sport steering wheel w/audio/cruise/ Bluetooth phone controls & SMG paddles, pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto-tilt-up | |
| M-design cluster w/white-illuminated gauges | |
| BMW Assist integrated wireless communication | |
| Check control vehicle monitoring system | |
| Service interval indicator | |
| Exterior temp display | |
| Variable warning segment on tachometer | |
| Oil temp gauge | |
| Tire pressure monitor (phase-in 03/06) | |
| On-board navigation system-inc: 8.8" screen w/16 x 9 format | |
| On-board computer | |
| Voice command system | |
| Front/rear park distance control (PDC) | |
| Pwr trunk release | |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection, opening from remote & closing from exterior lock | |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system | |
| Remote keyless entry w/2-step unlocking, remote trunk release | |
| Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector | |
| Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key) | |
| Cruise control | |
| Vehicle & key memory | |
| Memory system for driver seat position, safety belt heights, steering wheel, & exterior mirrors (3 settings per user) | |
| Universal garage door opener | |
| Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Logic7 Surround Sound anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: 6-disc CD changer in glove compartment, Digital Sound Processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, 3-channel FM diversity antenna, (13) speakers w/(2) subwoofers | |
| Satellite radio preparation | |
| Pre-wiring for BMW 6-disc CD changer | |
| Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight | |
| Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk | |
| Dual front/rear cup holders | |
| Lighter & ashtray | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | |
| Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming | |
| BMW Ambiance Lighting | |
| Front/rear map reading lights, separately controlled | |
| Fully finished trunk | |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 12/hwy 18 (5.0L engine/7-speed sequential manual trans) | |