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44-607: Introduced in the coupe body style, the M6 was also built in convertible and fastback sedan ('Gran Coupe') body styles for later generations. An M6 model was built for each of the first three generations of the 6 Series. Production of the M6 ended in 2019 and it was replaced by the BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) in 2019. The M6 lineage began in 1983 with the M635CSi model of the E24 6 Series range, which

88-399: A Bang & Olufsen surround sound speaker system, and all-wheel drive ( xDrive ). M Performance Parts can be fitted to all models. These include black grilles, carbon fibre mirrors, a sport exhaust system, M rims, sport pedals, a sport steering wheel and a carbon fibre gear selector. The M6 version was produced in convertible (F12), coupé (F13) and four-door coupé (F06) body styles. It

132-485: A (coupe-only) carbon fibre roof (a first for regular production model last used on E46 M3 CSL), thermoplastic quarter panels, aluminium doors, aluminium bonnet (hood) and a thermo-fibre plastic boot (trunk) lid. From 2007 a 6-speed manual gearbox was offered in North America, only 701 examples were produced with a manual gearbox (323 Coupes and 378 Convertibles). Production of the M6 ended in 2011, with sales over

176-631: A 4+1 seating arrangement, meaning there are two full-size rear seats, and one smaller rear middle seat. Compared to the F01 7 Series , the Gran Coupe has a larger trunk (16.2 cubic feet versus 14 cubic feet) less headroom in the back seats due to the sloping rear roof line. Production of the Gran Coupe models began in March 2012 and ended in September 2018. Although production ended in the fall of 2018,

220-504: A feature first introduced on the M5. The M8 is powered by a version of the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is shared with the M5, X5M and X6M models. This engine is rated at 441 kW (591 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) in the standard M8 model, with peak power increasing to 460 kW (617 hp) at 6,000 rpm, while torque remains the same for

264-618: A four-door coupé like frameless doors and sloping rear roofline; however unlike the F06 Gran Coupé which is a sedan the G32 Gran Turismo is a 5-door liftback succeeding the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) . The new 6 Series was first shown as the "BMW Concept 6 Series" coupé concept car at the 2010 Paris Motor Show . The exterior was designed by Nader Faghihzadeh , and the interior by Christian Bauer. Unusually for BMW,

308-471: A homage to the first generation of the M6. The lead exterior designer of the F12/F13/F06 6 Series was Nader Faghihzadeh. M Performance Parts can be fitted to all M6 models. These include black kidney grilles, a sport exhaust system that reduces weight, a carbon fibre diffuser, a carbon fibre spoiler, a carbon fibre sport steering wheel and a carbon fibre gear selector. With the 2014 Competition Package,

352-472: A rated power output of 373 kW (500 hp). Manufacturer claimed performance included a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.6 seconds. The top speed was electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (190 mph) if the optional M-driver's package is fitted. The coupe version weighs 1,785 kg (3,935 lb), and the convertible version weighs 2,005 kg (4,420 lb). Weight reduction measures include

396-436: A rear lip spoiler, a larger front air dam, larger front brakes and revised suspension with a 10 mm (0.4 in) lower ride height. The E24 series became a " world car " for the 1988 and 1989 model years, sporting the same bumpers and aerodynamic treatments as its high-performance counterparts across all markets. According to BMW, the car can accelerate from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 5.8 and 6.8 seconds for

440-516: A top speed of 318 km/h (198 mph). B6 models receive 20-inch alloy wheels, aerodynamic elements, and exclusive trim and paint options. In 2015, the B6 was refreshed and received performance improvements of 59 kW (79 hp) and 70 N⋅m (52 lb⋅ft), and now had a top speed of 324 km/h (201 mph). The B6 was manufactured alongside the regular 6 Series in Dingolfing , and

484-524: Is achieved in 15 seconds. A total of 5,855 cars were produced. Of these, 1,677 cars were imported to North America. Due to the elongated front and rear bumpers, the length of the U.S. models is 4,923 mm (193.8 in). Production of the E24 M635CSi/M6 ended in 1989. Following a hiatus in M6 production for 16 years, the M6 version of the E63/E64 6 Series was introduced in 2005. The M6 uses

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528-556: Is based on the F12/F13/F06 6 Series , and shares its 7-speed dual clutch ("M-DCT") transmission and BMW S63 twin-turbo V8 engine with the F10 M5 . The official performance figures state the acceleration time from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.2 seconds for the coupe and Gran Coupé, and 4.3 seconds for the convertible. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), or 305 km/h (190 mph) with

572-594: The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show . The design of the concept was based on the M8 GTE and sported aggressive M performance visual parts. Prototypes of the M8 began testing in June 2017 when another Concept of the 8 Series was unveiled to the public. Development of the M8 continued into 2018 and more production ready prototypes were made available to the automotive press for review. The car was finally introduced online on 4 June 2019 in

616-557: The S38B35 engine (with catalytic converter), which generated 256 hp (191 kW; 260 PS) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at the same engine speeds. The catalyzed engine was also used in European and other market cars beginning in the summer of 1987, with identical specifications to the federalized engine. The sole transmission for all models was a 5-speed Getrag 280 manual transmission. Other changes included BBS RS wheels,

660-578: The 2-door convertible (F91 model code) and 2-door coupe (F92 model code) body styles. A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019. The M8 is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the BMW M5 (F90) . BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the M8 GTE racecar (a first by BMW, as the brand usually introduces

704-544: The 2016 Spa 24 Hours with BMW works drivers Philipp Eng , Maxime Martin , and Alexander Sims at the wheel. The car also saw success in championships around the world, with wins in the VLN , Italian GT Championship , and Super GT Championship . The BMW M6 GTLM is the racing version of the M6 created to participate in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and intended to replace

748-676: The 6 Series, and was launched in March 2012 at the Geneva International Motor Show . The design of the Gran Coupé was inspired by the 2007 BMW CS Concept. The wheelbase of the Gran Coupé is 117 mm (4.6 in) longer than the F13 coupé, and the same length as the BMW F10 5 Series . Compared with the F13 coupé, the body is 112 mm (4.4 in) longer, and 23 mm (0.9 in) taller. The Gran Coupé has

792-411: The 640i and 650i, while 640d and 650i xDrive models were later added to the lineup. The kerb weight of the model range is 1,715–1,985 kg (3,781–4,376 lb). The first convertible models were released in March 2011 and were produced until May 2018. The first coupé models were released in June 2011 and were produced until October 2017. The F06 Gran Coupé is the four-door coupé variant of

836-523: The BMW Z4 GTE. The cars are entered by BMW Team RLL, debuting in 2016, with no wins in its debut season. The car would earn four class wins during the 2017 season before being replaced by the BMW M8 GTE for 2018. BMW M8 The BMW M8 is the high-performance version of the BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in

880-471: The Competition Pack engine was upgraded to 441 kW (591 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque, resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.8 seconds for the coupe and Gran Coupe versions. Around the start of 2015, BMW Motorsport began developing a replacement for the successful BMW Z4 GT3 which already had been in action since 2010, where they selected

924-609: The European and North American versions respectively. The curb weights of the 1987 models are 1,515 kg (3,340 lb) for the M635 ;CSi and 1,619 kg (3,569 lb) for the M6. A top speed of 255 km/h (158 mph) made the European M635CSi the second fastest BMW automobile ever built next to the M1 . The quarter mile time for the M635 CSi has been recorded at 14.5 seconds while 161 km/h (100 mph)

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968-562: The F06 Gran Coupe was available in the 2019 model year. Top speed for all models is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Most models were only available with an 8-speed automatic transmission . The M6 was available with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (called "M-DCT"), and a 6-speed manual transmission in the United States. The automatic transmissions consist of: The manual transmission option

1012-599: The F12 generation ended, first with the Coupé in February 2017, then the convertible in February 2018, and finally Gran Coupé models which were discontinued in September 2018. The successor to the F12, the BMW 8 Series (G15) , began production in June 2018. The 6 Series nameplate was re-used for the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo (G32) which is still executive-sized being based upon the contemporary 5 Series (G30) and has features of

1056-562: The F12. The F12 shares a platform and many features with the F10 5 Series and F01 7 Series , with the two-door F12/13 models having a shorter wheelbase than the F10, while the four-door F06's wheelbase matches the F10's. The M6 versions are powered by the S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It is the first M6 model to use a turbocharged engine. Production of

1100-454: The M6 (and the BMW M5 ). The engine only faced some modifications for use in motorsport. In May 2015, at Dingolfing , BMW works driver Jörg Müller drove the M6 GT3 on its first roll-out to contribute a milestone to its development, and later the M6 GT3 was revealed near the end of the year. The M6 GT3 showed its success on its debut year in 2016 when Rowe Racing clinched overall victory at

1144-512: The M6 as the base model. Throughout the year, the factory engineered the M6 to match FIA GT3 specifications. Emphasis was placed on safety with BMW Motorsport producing an "FIA-approved safety cell in accordance with the very latest safety standards". Unlike the Z4 GT3, which used an engine derived from the BMW M3 , the engine of the M6 GT3 was virtually unchanged from that of the production model of

1188-432: The M6 comes with a sportier exhaust system with black tips, stiffer springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars, steering is more direct than the base M6, the twin-turbocharged V8 engine utilised in the M6 is updated and is rated at 423 kW (567 hp) and 680 N⋅m (502 lb⋅ft) of torque. This results in a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.9 seconds for the coupe and Gran Coupe versions. In 2016,

1232-525: The M8 Competition made its debut as the official safety car. BMW 6 Series (F12) The third generation of the BMW 6 Series consists of the BMW F12 (two-door convertible version), BMW F13 (two-door coupé version) BMW F06 (four-door "Gran Coupé" version) executive-sized grand tourers . The F12/F13/F06 generation was produced from 2011 to 2018 and is often collectively referred to as

1276-480: The M8 Competition model. The sole transmission available for the M8 is an 8-speed torque converter ZF 8HP76 automatic transmission manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen called the "M-Steptronic" by BMW and also shared with the F90 M5. The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with carbon ceramic brakes being optional. The level of power assist for the brakes can be set to either ‘comfort’ or ‘sport’ mode using

1320-551: The convertible. The M8 can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a sport steering wheel, carbon fibre parts, side skirts, M rims and a bigger spoiler. Performance figures include a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.2 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) acceleration time of 10.8 seconds (10.6 seconds for the M8 Competition) and a limited top speed of 264 km/h (164 mph). The top speed can be raised to 305 km/h (190 mph) with

1364-537: The five-year run totalling 9,087 for the coupe and 5,065 for the convertible. From 2009 a Competition Package is offered including front and rear suspension dropped by 12mm and 10mm respectively using wider rims mounting Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres. ABS, stability control and M Differential settings have been optimised to improve cornering. From outside the Competition Package is recognised because of its new bonnet with ‘precision lines’ as well as because of

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1408-530: The high performance "Competition" variation in coupé and convertible bodystyles. Production began in August 2019. The M8 is based on the BMW CLAR platform , with strut and wishbone suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Adaptive dampers are standard equipment. The all-wheel-drive system (called xDrive ) has the ability to decouple its front axle to make the car purely rear-wheel-drive,

1452-500: The iDrive controller, a feature which has been criticised for resulting in inconsistent brake pedal feel. The "M8 Competition" is the upper model of the range, with changes including increased engine power, a modified induction system and more rigid engine mounts. The unladen kerb weight of 2019 M8 Competition model sold in the United Kingdom is 1,885 kg (4,156 lb) for the coupé and 2,010 kg (4,431 lb) for

1496-547: The optional M Driver's package which also adds high speed rated tyres to the car. The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show . The car made its competitive debut at the 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA WEC for the 2018 season marking BMW's return to Le Mans after 6 years. In 2019 , during the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix ,

1540-405: The optional M-driver's package. The differential is an electronically actuated ("Active M") limited slip differential. The curb weight for the coupe is 1,850 kg (4,070 lb). The curb weight of the convertible is 2,055 kg (4,531 lb), and the curb weight of the Gran Coupé is 1,950 kg (4,299 lb). The front of the car has a newly designed M kidney grille with an “M6” badge –

1584-679: The production version first), which replaced the M6 GTLM at the end of the 2017 season of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship , leading to speculation about a production equivalent to the racing car. At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show , BMW introduced the M8 Gran Coupé Concept, which previewed a high performance four-door variant of the Concept 8 Series introduced alongside the M8 GTE at

1628-579: The production version of the convertible was released before the coupé. The convertible version was officially introduced in January at the 2011 North American International Auto Show , while the coupé was introduced in April at the Shanghai Auto Show and New York Auto Show . The Gran Coupé was introduced at the 2012 New York Auto Show and the 2012 Geneva Motor Show . Initial models included

1672-523: The redesigned wheels. In 2009 and simultaneously presented with the Competition Package, a special edition of only 100 units was announced. All of the 100 units receive the name BMW M6 Competition and include the Competition Package, plus a special matte painting for the exterior named 'Frozen Gray Metalic'. The interior uses a special trim of Merino leather in either light gray two-tone finish with contrasting stitching or black. All cars included custom floor mats with ‘M6 Competition’ labelling. The new model

1716-453: The same BMW S85 V10 engine and SMG-III automated manual gearbox as the E60 M5 . The M6 was produced as both a coupé (E63 model code) and a convertible (E64 model code). The exterior styling was overseen by Karl Elmitt. The M6 had two modes for engine power: a "P400" mode in which the engine has a rated power output of 294 kW (394 hp) and a "P500" mode in which the engine has

1760-554: Was a consists of: The F06/F12/F13 6 Series introduced selectable driving modes with ECO PRO, Comfort, and Sport, affecting the acceleration, transmission shift points, and climate control system. Convertible models feature sun reflective front seats, and Gran Coupé models feature 60:40 split-folding rear seats. 6 Series models are also available with the M Sport package, featuring M exterior and interior styling, LED foglights, 19-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, and an Alcantara interior. Additional options include automatic parking ,

1804-473: Was also available. Compared to the standard car, the M6 features M-styling, merino leather upholstery, an M-specific head-up display , and a carbon fibre roof. The Alpina B6 Gran Coupé xDrive was launched in 2014 and is a high performance model based on the 650i. It shares the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 found in the B5 BiTurbo rated at 397 kW (532 hp) and 730 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft), with

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1848-496: Was launched in the coupé body style alongside the standard 6 Series Gran Coupé at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show , and at the Auto Mobil International Leipzig in convertible form. It is powered by the S63 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8. In most countries, the only transmission offered was a Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (called "M-DCT"). In the United States, a 6-speed manual transmission

1892-743: Was powered by the M88/3 DOHC straight-six engine (which was a modified version of the engine used in the BMW M1 supercar). In most countries, the model was badged the M635CSi, however the equivalent model in North America and Japan was simply badged in "M6". The European-specification M635CSi used the M88/3 engine (without a catalytic converter), which generated 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm. The M6 version, sold in North America and Japan, used

1936-550: Was then completed with remaining components at the Alpina factory in Buchloe, Bavaria . Alpina independently sells the B6 in most countries. However, the B6 is sold by BMW in the United States and Canada alongside BMW's own M6; with the M6 being sportier and more responsive (due to its dual-clutch transmission, turbochargers, and lighter weight being rear-wheel drive only) while the B6 is geared more towards on-road driving rather than

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