The new BMW M6 concept made its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is based on the BMW
E63/E64 6-Series, introduced in 2004. It shares the same 5.0 L V10 S85 engine and SMG III
gearbox with the E60 M5, and produces 373 kW (500 hp) / 520 N·m (380 lb·ft).
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BMW claims it accelerates from 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds. Road & Track (Feb 2006)
measured the 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) time as 4.1 seconds. The top speed is 333 kilometres per
hour (207 mph) but it is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).
The M6 has the same 'power button' as the M5 which modifies the throttle response. From
ignition, the car delivers 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp), but engaging the M button allows the
full 373 kW (507 PS; 500 hp). It weighs 1,710 kg (3,770 lb) Road & Track (Feb 2006) compared
to the 1,660 kg (3,650 lb) E92 BMW M3 Road & Track (Dec 2007) thanks to a carbon fibre
reinforced plastic roof panel as well as thermoplastic front wings, aluminum doors and
bonnet and compound boot lid.
The carbon fibre and other light materials are used in places like the bumpers and roof that
are far from the center 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 center of
mass height.
It was offered as both a coupé and a cabriolet. A lightweight CSL version of the M6 was
expected to be released but was never built as there was no projected market for such a
model. The 2007 M6 is expected to have a 0-60 mph time of about 4.1 seconds (Road and Track,
March 2006). Both the M6 coupé and convertible can 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.
In the 2010 model year, the M6 was the second-most expensive BMW sold in the U.S. after the
$137,000 760Li, with an MSRP of $108,150 for the convertible and $102,350 for the coupe. In
the U.S. the M6 had one of the largest residual value drops at 19%, as it had received few
if any changes since its 2006 introduction.[8]
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
