BMW M6
BMW's "M" division is one of the world's most widely recognized branches of BMW and especially in the realm of motoring and all things automobiles. The vehicles produced in the "M" division all deliver a substantial amount of styling, design, comfort, and performance. Germany's two other main automotive companies, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have also been on the map with their high-performance divisions, AMG and S/RS, respectively, which rivals BMW's "M" performance branch.
Currently, BMW's "M" line of vehicles are the BMW M3, M5, M6, and the X6 M. But the one that stands out the most in this pulverizing line-up of cars is the M6. A higher performance model derived from the original BMW 6 series, the BMW M6 is the car that represents and exemplifies the M line-up of BMW vehicles and it also represents what the M vehicles are all about. Underneath the bonnet, there is a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 engine capable of producing 560 brake horsepower at 6000 rpm. That's about as fast as a Ferrari 458 Italia, which produces an approximate 562 bhp and is also twice as expensive as a BMW M6. The M6's engine also has direct fuel injection which comes in handy if you're ever in a position sprinting from 0-60. It produces 500 lb-ft of torque and does a 0-60 in just about 4.3 seconds. As with many cars in the six-figure range which are equipped with a high performance engine, there is an trade-off of performance for fuel economy. The M6 does 15 mpg (city), 22 mpg (highway), and 17 mpg (combined). This isn't anywhere near fuel efficient, but when you have 560 horses at your disposal and an engine that sounds like performance, you won't be considering how much petrol this car consumes.
The M6 also houses an M double-clutch transmission (DCT) gearbox with launch control This accounts for extremely quick gear changes and faster take-offs on the road. The M6 is equipped with dual paddle shifters as well for ease of access when shifting gears in manual. In 2012, BMW unveiled its 6 series Gran Coupe at the Geneva Motorshow. The Gran Coupe is the sedan version of the BMW 6 series and is also available in M as well. On the M6, BMW has added a unique feature known as "brake energy regeneration". Simply put, this feature allows the car's alternator to generate electricity when either driver's brake or take their foot off of the accelerator. "Unharnessed kintetic energy is transformed into electrical energy and then fed into the car's battery", according to BMW. As a result, driver's save fuel while producing electric energy.
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| BMW M6 Gran Coupe |
The price tag? The BMW M6 is available in three different options. It comes with 3 options: the hard top standard M6 (est. MSRP $111,200), the M6 Gran Coupe (est. MSRP $115,000), and the third option is a convertible model starting at an estimated MSRP $117,500. Staggering prices correct? Yes, the M6 doesn't come cheap. But one thing is certain. With a car in the six-figure range such as the M6, you know its going to be good.
The BMW M6 is one of the most beautifully crafted and engineered cars in its class. Some other options for drivers who want a car in this price range could be a V8 Audi R8 or a Mercedes CL550. Besides the price of this car, the M6 delivers on so many levels. Performance, handling, comfort, and all of the known BMW amenities such as leather trimmed seats and a flawless Bang & Olufsen sound system, you won't be disappointed and you know that the M6 is going to be good.
The BMW M6 is one of the most beautifully crafted and engineered cars in its class. Some other options for drivers who want a car in this price range could be a V8 Audi R8 or a Mercedes CL550. Besides the price of this car, the M6 delivers on so many levels. Performance, handling, comfort, and all of the known BMW amenities such as leather trimmed seats and a flawless Bang & Olufsen sound system, you won't be disappointed and you know that the M6 is going to be good.