BMW M6
| BMW M6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1983–1989 2005–2010 2012–present |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| First generation (E24) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1983–1989 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) BMW M88 I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103 in) |
| Length | 4,755 mm (187.2 in) USA: 193.8 in (4,923 mm) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,354 mm (53.3 in) |
| Second generation (E63/E64) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2005 – July 2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Assembly | Germany |
| Designer | Karl John Elmitt |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0 L 507 PS (373 kW; 500 hp) BMW S85 Odd firing V10 |
| Transmission | 7-speed single-clutch SMG 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,781 mm (109.5 in) |
| Length | 4,872 mm (191.8 in) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73 in) |
| Height | Coupe: 1,372 mm (54 in) 1,377 mm (54.2 in) |
| Curb weight | Coupe: 3,770 lb (1,710 kg) Convertible: 4,420 lb (2,000 kg) |
| Third generation (F12/F13) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible 2-door coupé 4-door gran coupé |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.4 L 568 PS (418 kW; 560 hp) BMW S63 V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed M-DCT 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) |
| Length | 4,897 mm (192.8 in) |
| Width | 1,919 mm (75.56 in) |
| Height | 1,369 mm (53.9 in) |
| Curb weight | Coupé: 1,925 kg (4,244 lb) Convertible: 2,055 kg (4,531 lb) Gran Coupé: 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) |
The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the 6 Series coupe/convertible, designed by the motorsport division of BMW. The BMW M6 was produced from 1983–1989, 2005–2010 and 2012–present.
In 1983 BMW took the M88/3 six-cylinder engine, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis of the BMW 6-Series, creating the M635CSi (called the M6 in North America).
The M6 was critically acclaimed throughout its lifespan for its elegant, aggressive "shark-nose" styling, its luxury equipment, and its performance. A top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph) made the European version the second fastest BMW ever built next to the M1. This is due to all later BMW models being electronically restricted to 250 km/h (155 mph). However, Rug Cunninham BMW ran a bone stock 1987 BMW M6 in the La Carrera Classic Race in Mexico in 1989, and reportedly recorded a top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph) indicated. An M6 can be distinguished from other E24 models by a larger front air dam, a rear spoiler, BBS wheels, colour matching side view mirrors, M badges on the grille and back, and slightly larger front brakes.
In North America (United States and Canada), the E24 M6 was fitted with the catalyzed S38B35 motor, producing 191 kW (256 bhp) and 329 N·m (243 lbf·ft) of torque. The non-catalyzed version produced 213 kW (286 bhp) and 340 N·m (251 lb·ft) of torque. The non-catalyzed versions were only available in Europe, though there were 538 catalyzed M635csi models sold in Europe in 1988 and 1989. The 1988 and 1989 the M6 was a "world car" with the same bumpers and aerodynamic treatments in all markets.
The M6 achieved 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) time of 6.0 and 6.8 seconds for the European and American versions, respectively.
Quarter mile times for the European version have been recorded at 14.5 seconds while 161 km/h (100 mph) is achieved in 15 seconds. However, Car and Driver Magazine tested the U.S. M6 in July 1987 and achieved a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) time of 6.1 seconds. Also in 1987 Road and Track featured the U.S. M6 as one of the 10 fastest cars in America. Production of the M6 ended in 1989, with 5,859 cars sold, 1,767 of which were North American (U.S. & Canada) models.
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