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BMW has released first official pictures of the M6 Coupe and
Convertible. Both cars are fitted with a 552bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 –
enough to outgun their close rival, the Jaguar XKR-S.
The engine and seven-speed double-clutch gearbox are lifted
straight from the M5 saloon. They fire the lighter M6 Coupe from 0-62mph
in 4.2 seconds – two-tenths faster than the M5 and on par with the
XKR-S – and from 0-124mph (200kph) in 12.6 seconds. The Convertible
takes 4.3 and 13.1 seconds.
Thanks to the addition of direct-injection, turbocharging and
stop-start, the Coupe and Convertible claim a huge 30 per cent
improvement in efficiency over the old 5.0-litre V10 M6. BMW says they
return 28.5mpg and 27.4mpg respectively.
The 6 Series’ styling is beefed up with a lower and more angular
bodykit, flared wheelarches and optional 20-inch alloys. Four tailpipes
poke out either side of the rear diffuser, and M-branded gills double up
as indicators.
The Coupe has a unique, stepped, carbon fibre roof, while both cars
have aluminium doors and bonnets, front side panels made of
thermoplastic and fibreglass bootlids to save weight.
There’s even an element of practicality, with usable rear seats,
while the boot provides 460 litres of space in the Coupe and 350 litres
in the Convertible (or 300 litres with the roof down).
Inside, there’s carbon fibre trim, a specially designed steering
wheel and sports seats to match the aggressive exterior. Plus, the
handling is boosted by three-mode adaptive dampers and a mechanical
limited-slip diff on the rear axle.
Two M buttons on the wheel can be used to store favourite settings
for suspension, steering, stability control and gearbox response, while
carbon-ceramic brakes will be an option.
The new M6 will make its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. It goes on sale in September, with the Coupe set to cost £93,795 and the Convertible £98,995.
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