BMW M6 Design 2010 v1.1

The BMW M6 concept made its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It was based on the BMW E63/E64 6 Series, introduced in 2004. The M6 shared the same uneven firing 5.0 L V10 S85 engine and SMG III gearbox with the E60 M5 that produces 373 kW (507 PS; 500 bhp) @ 7,750 rpm and 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) of torque @ 6,100 rpm.

Manufacturer claimed performance included a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. Road & Track (Feb 2006) measured the 0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration time at 4.1 seconds. The top speed was limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). De limited top speed amounted to 205 mph (330 km/h) with the optional M-driver’s package.

The M6 has the same ‘power button’ as the M5 which toggles the choice of “P400″or “P500” engine power modes. From ignition, the car delivers 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp), but engaging the Steering wheel’s M button allows the full 373 kW (507 PS; 500 bhp) (P500) to be engaged if it is configured so via the iDrive settings. The M6 weighs 1,710 kg (3,770 lb) courtesy of a carbon fibre reinforced plastic roof panel as well as thermoplastic front wings, aluminium doors and bonnet and carbon fibre reinforced plastic (sheet moulding compound) boot lid.

The carbon fibre and other light materials are used in places like the bumpers and roof that are far from the centre of gravity and/or high up, so that they not only reduce the overall weight but improve the handling by reducing the moment of inertia and lowering the centre of mass height.

The M6 was offered as both a coupé and a cabriolet. Both the coupé and convertible could be visually distinguished from the 630i, 645Ci and 650i by their deeper front valance with air intakes, more contoured side sills, aerodynamic side view mirrors, an additional rear valance with diffuser and the absence of front fog lights. Only 701 examples were produced with a manual gearbox (323 Coupes + 378 Convertibles).

In the 2010 model year, the M6 was the second-most expensive BMW sold in the U.S. after the US$137,000 760Li, with an MSRP of US$108,150 for the convertible and US$102,350 for the coupe.

Production of the M6 ended in mid-2010, with sales over the five-year run totalling 9,087 for the coupe and 5,056 for the convertible.