Euro front seats different from US?

[speedracerlo]

I just put in my first ED order for the M6 GC. I was wondering if there was a difference in the Euro seats compared to the US seats. I've seen some photos of a sportier seat without the fancy headrest. The US models all have the fancy and bulky headrest. I'm just curious if this is a Euro only thing. Here are some photos. Sorry I couldn't figure out how to resize linked photos.

[Twitch Massacre]

Yes, the US cars don't have the sportier (pointy headrest) seat option due to government regulations. In the US seat the headrest needs to have a special restraint system where the headrest springs forward in the event of a collision to protect the passengers from neck injuries. I think the "pointy headrest" seats look better but the US seats are much more adjustable. I think the US seats are an option in the EU particularly if you opt for the ventilated multifunction seats.

[speedracerlo]

Ah I see, thank you for the clarification I do wish we could get the Euro seats in the US

[JOHNBMWM5]

The top picture are the STD seats here in europe , The "Muti-Function Sports seats" are what I have on the LCI M5 which are great 20+ ways of adjustment.
I have them on order for the M6 GC CP also.

[MattUK]

Got the multi's on mine, paid my car a visit at the dealer this morning to have a look over it, lovely inside, leather very soft, like a sofa

[speedracerlo]

I think the STD pointy headrest seats flow better with the overall interior design. Wish these were an option in the US. The Audi RS7 comes with the pointy headrests in the US so I'm not sure why BMW had to comply.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

I think the STD pointy headrest seats flow better with the overall interior design. Wish these were an option in the US. The Audi RS7 comes with the pointy headrests in the US so I'm not sure why BMW had to comply.

My back did not like these seats, or the one's in the new M3 which look the same. I could not sit comfortably for long in them.
I go the "Multi-Function seats" when I can, they are very good.

[speedracerlo]

Oh thank you for the info John, the multi-function seats do look more comfortable and practical. I think I will be content with these
off topic, how do you like the durability of the Sakhir Orange leather?

[Twitch Massacre]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

Oh thank you for the info John, the multi-function seats do look more comfortable and practical. I think I will be content with these
off topic, how do you like the durability of the Sakhir Orange leather?

Did you order ventilated seats (Part of the Exec Pack in the US)?

[M6-Coupe]

The pointy headrest looks more sexy

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by speedracerlo

Oh thank you for the info John, the multi-function seats do look more comfortable and practical. I think I will be content with these
off topic, how do you like the durability of the Sakhir Orange leather?

My Car has been delayed

See Here;
http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1018229

[ncraig]

then how come those aston martin can sell here legally with pointy headrest? weired

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

Yes, the US cars don't have the sportier (pointy headrest) seat option due to government regulations. In the US seat the headrest needs to have a special restraint system where the headrest springs forward in the event of a collision to protect the passengers from neck injuries. I think the "pointy headrest" seats look better but the US seats are much more adjustable. I think the US seats are an option in the EU particularly if you opt for the ventilated multifunction seats.

This:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1023005

[Twitch Massacre]

Originally Posted by ncraig

then how come those aston martin can sell here legally with pointy headrest? weired

I have no idea why some are required to have it and some don't and who really is imposing these requirements, whether it is a US government agency or BMW NA. I just know the option for the "pointy headrest" is not available for the M6 here in the US because they need to have the head restraint system and it's a bummer cause, for as much as I love the added functionality of our seats, the standard euro seats sure look a lot sexier. The M3/M4s don't have a head restraint system at all, so it's a bit confusing why the M6 must have it.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

The M3/M4s don't have a head restraint system at all, so it's a bit confusing why the M6 must have it.

The M3/M4 seats are much lighter than M5/M6 seats and have less adjustment (10-way vs 20-way). The BMW strategy abut M3/M4 is weight saving since those owners are so concerned about weight Look at their forum. There are so many threads/posts/quotes about "weight" and "how much F8x is lighter than E9x and F1x", and since most of them are skilled race drivers, they need light car to be able to get great lap time