BMW M6 F13

Members of the BMW 6 Series model range stand out for their combination of intoxicating sporty performance, majestic driving comfort, luxurious interior ambience and innovative equipment features.

The new BMW 6 Series Convertible, the new BMW 6 Series Coupe and the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe fulfill the highest expectations for a sporty luxury car in terms of driving dynamics, comfort, advanced technology and impressive elegance.

Spectacular accents and precise refinement emphasize the design aesthetics of their bodywork and the exceptional style of their interiors. At the same time, the introduction of the Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence equipment ranges provides customers with attractive options when it comes to introducing an even sportier or more luxurious aura to these extraordinary vehicles.

The new BMW 6 Series range follows a tradition of legendary dream cars that goes back more than 75 years. Introduced in 1937, the BMW 327 Sports Coupe was the most exclusive model in the company’s lineup at the time. Then came the BMW 503 Coupe and BMW 507 Roadster, which were powered by the world’s first aluminum eight-cylinder engine, and continue to fascinate style icons of the 1950s to this day.

And later, the 1968 BMW 2800 CS pulled back the curtain on the luxury car era with an entirely new approach to combining performance and luxury. The BMW 3.0 CS, BMW 3.0 CSi and BMW 3.0 CSL rolled off the assembly line through 1973. Intended for motorsport use, these three models dominated the racing scene for several years.

Since 1976, these unmistakable characteristics have been grouped together in the BMW lineup under the model designation “6”. The first-generation BMW 6 Series shone not only with its outstanding driving dynamics, but also with its state-of-the-art comfort and safety technology. Its successor, introduced in 2003, radiated aggression, its dynamic appearance complemented by a host of innovations. The new variants added to the 6 Series lineup also opened up possibilities and significantly enriched the luxury driving experience.

But what can the modern Sixers do? Have they lost their fervor? Is there still gunpowder? Let’s find out from the material below.

Appearance

The manufacturer itself calls the car a benchmark of modern design, it is similar to the style of new versions of BMW 5-Series, 7-Series, which can be clearly seen in the photo BMW M6 Coupe. The predecessor is much more aggressive, as it was produced in the coupe body, and this is always a style.The front part has new narrow LED adaptive headlights Icon Light. The design of the signature angel eyes in the center is reduced to the radiator grille, turn signals above the high beam headlights. In the center is the signature grille with chrome trim. The vertical bars are also chrome, but not in every line (more on that below). The sections close when the temperature is normal for better aerodynamics.

The side of the Gran Turismo is highlighted by a line departing from the taillight, passing through the door handles and ending near the front arch. Underneath is a thin line starting at the air outlet gills from the 6-Series G32‘s front brakes. The slight swell of the wheel arches is highlighted by beveling. A minimum of 17-inch wheels are implemented in the arches, expandable to 20-inch wheels.

Small extrusion from the optics on the bumper with a further small recess. At the bottom there is a black horizontal bar with integrated fog lights. In the top line, the lower part is divided into three sections – the outermost places are occupied by air intakes, the central grille with a camera.

The softback’s stern received L-shaped optics with LED fillings. The shape of the trunk lid forms an antifender, plus there is a retractable spoiler that extends at 110 km/h or with a button. The curved shape of the lid is equipped with a line that is a handle. The massive bumper of the German car is equipped with reflectors and inserted black protection, under which there are two exhaust pipes.

Interior

The design is modern and interesting. The BMW M6 has been given an interior with a lovely curved feature. The infotainment screen is huge and very crisp, and the state-of-the-art iDrive is as good as it is remembered on the M3. However, the most important thing is the steering wheel, which looks very much like an old-school M-car wheel – a really small round rim with thin round spokes.

The car is equipped with standard sports seats. They have integrated headrests and it looks much more stylish than the upholstered seats. They are also comfortable with good long supportive lines. To be fair, we’re comparing it to the SLS seats, which were the best in this regard, although they were a bit short in the

The virtual display is very effective – it is high resolution and even projects satellite navigation and RPM data onto the windshield if you want it to. You never have to look away when you’ve programmed your destination!  The standard stereo is unbranded, but is typical of Harman Kardon systems in sound and functionality.

About the seats – The M6 F13 series is initially equipped with ergonomic power front seats, where it’s impossible not to find the perfect driving position.

Add the Head-Up Display, and you won’t even have to lower your eyes to the dashboard because the HUD will project everything that matters onto your windshield.

It looks sleek on the outside, but it’s not easy to maneuver behind the wheel – that’s where parking sensors come in handy. Choose as many as you can, because visibility isn’t one of the 6 Series’ strong points.

As is the case with cars in its class, the 6 Series’ interior is driver-centric. It’s designed chicly, with premium materials that look durable. You’re surrounded by fine leather – from the steering wheel to the seats and door covers – no matter which version you choose, and the trim materials are also carefully selected.

When it comes to comfortable sports cars, the BMW 6-Series Coupe is one of the best options in the Bavarian automaker’s family. The spacious two-door sports car reached its third generation in 2011, complete with the 2015 Life Cycle Impulse.

When designing the third generation of the 6 Series, the engineers put an emphasis on comfort, and that’s something you’ll feel immediately. The 6 Series Coupe is ready to take you where you want to go (as long as there are roads), no matter how far: it will take care of your back.

If you’re a “I’m always in a rush” type driver, Dynamic Drive is available with Sport + mode and lateral stability stabilizers to make sure you stick to the road as much as possible. It’s also good to keep in mind that you’re talking about a big sports car here: minimum 1760 kg.

Engine

The Bmw M6 F12 F13 powertrain is suitable for the Gran Tour. The engine lineup consists of heavy-duty big-block units. The entry-level is the 640i (a three-liter 315-hp gasoline inline six), one of two available gasoline engines. The other is the 650i, a true 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 with no less than 442 hp and an impressive 0-100 kilometers per hour in 4.5 seconds.

As for the diesel-powered BMW M6, the 640d is the only way to go: a 3.0-liter turbo unit with 308 hp available for stylish and economical cruising. And zero to one hundred in 5.5 seconds,

Depending on the market, each version can come with the xDrive all-wheel drive system. It also gets an eight-speed automatic transmission from the outset.

The 2015 Life Cycle Impulse gets a few more aerodynamic tricks and EfficientDynamics technologies implemented under the hood of the 6 Series, so the engines are even more fuel efficient. Again, the 640d is the real star.

It is claimed that the power increase is capable of reducing the BMW M6’s 0-to-100 acceleration to within a tenth of a second (the official result is 4.1sec), apparently to satisfy the marketing department’s claim that it must be the fastest M6 ever. Top speed remains electronically limited.

But forget headline-focused power increases: under the M-package you’ll find some comprehensive chassis tweaks. There are stiffer springs and dampers, sheared transverse stability stabilizers and a 10-millimeter reduction in ground clearance height. The suspension bushings are also stiffer, the power steering has been retuned and the ‘M differential’ has been modified to improve response, while Dynamic Stability Control mode is in the ‘half-off’ position

Now let’s talk about M-Version. Technicalities?

All the technical specifications of the BMW M6 make it feel immediately different – the car becomes stiffer and more stable than a standard car. The most obvious change is the suspension. Even with the switchable shock absorbers in their softest comfort mode, the ride gets a new feel that the regular six doesn’t have. Sport mode is firmer, and probably as firm as if you were taking a few hundred bricks on the road with you, but beyond that there’s Sport Plus. But even in Comfort, the M6 package feels like it’s on rails on rougher surfaces and handles directional changes impressively.

The other big change concerns the steering. The BMW M6 is sharpened for drifting, though not necessarily in terms of the system itself, which maintains a switchable level of support for the standard car (and the Sport and Sport Plus modes don’t seem to do anything but add weight). But the beefed-up suspension and new bushings give more comfort and responsiveness. The new features haven’t turned the M6 into a 911 GT3 rival, but they’ve certainly sharpened it to a desirable degree.

The rest of the BMW M6 F13 experience remains unchanged. The engine is as powerful as ever, but we’d be lying if we said you could detect an extra 15 hp. Twin-turbo V8. If you force the dual-clutch DCT gearbox to stay in a higher gear using its manual mode, then there is some turbo lag as the twin turbos ‘hold their breath’. But north of the 3000 rpm zone it likes to occupy, the response is almost instantaneous.

But the M-Packet can’t change the basic physics of its 1,850kg curb weight, and it always feels like a big, heavy car – especially if you’re tempted to turn off the stability control to steer it. Yes, it will oversteer convincingly, but the transition from grip to slip happens suddenly.

Electronics

As mentioned, the 6 Series is a car that offers comfort as one of its priorities. Even without adaptive dampers (which come with the Comfort + setting on the Driving Experience Management screen), it can go for hundreds of kilometers spoiling passengers in its plump seats.

Of course, there’s a lot more on offer as you progress through the list of equipment options: you can upgrade from standard Dakota leather to Nappa, or Alcantara / Nappa mix, or even Merino – the latter of which comes standard on the M6. A 10.2-inch iDrive display comes standard on the 6 Series, along with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, BMW TV services, a HiFi surround sound system, and professional satellite navigation. Surround View, Valvetronic and Drivelogic round off the cannonade of innovations.

You can add a DAB tuner, ConnectedDrive services, TV function and Harman / Kardon (or even Bang & Olufsen) audio if you wish.

Features

The rear seats are far from comfortable for taller adults, especially when you plan on traveling long distances.

As far as luggage space is concerned, their size is ample, while the trunk can offer 460 liters, which is well above the competition in its class. Optionally, the rear seats can be fitted with a through-hatch for long items such as skis.

Options

The latest generation of the BMW 6 Series takes the dynamics, aesthetics, luxury and innovation offered by the model range to new heights. The BMW 6 Series Convertible, Coupe and Gran Coupe provide customers with a choice of three distinctive characters.

The introduction of the brand’s first ever four-door Coupe gives the popularity of the BMW 6 Series a new impetus. Almost every second registered BMW 6 Series is now a Gran Coupe. Worldwide, around 80,000 units of the current generation BMW 6 Series have been sold since the convertible was launched in March 2011.

The BMW M6 Coupe F13 is an exceptional open-top driving experience that encompasses serene driving comfort and thrilling performance in equal measure. A key element of the four-seater’s charisma is the transition between body and cabin, which has been designed to evoke the character of a boat deck – as is typical of BMW convertibles – when the roof is lowered. The sleek fabric soft top of the 6 Series Convertible stands out with its unique “fin” architecture, complemented by a glass rear window that opens separately, and offers all-season usability and unrivaled acoustic comfort.

The new 2018 BMW M6 Coupe embodies the classic character of an exclusive sports tourer. Its two-door body exudes a sporty and elegant aesthetic, and its modern interior is designed to immerse four people in total luxury. The latest round of design and powertrain upgrades lend a muscular appearance and sporty potential to the coupe.

The BMW M6 F13 gran coupe creates a new balance of dynamic excellence, elegance and luxury. The latest addition to the BMW 6 Series combines the sporty performance and aesthetics of a coupe with the extended functionality of a four-door vehicle. Its distinctive proportions and extended wheelbase emphasize the irresistible radiance of the exterior. The interior of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe provides luxurious long-distance comfort for driver and passengers in four full-size seats and offers a third rear seat in the back that is suitable for short trips. The refinement of details showcases both the elegance of the body design and the exclusive ambience of the interior.

Difference between restyling and prerestyling

BMW M’s philosophy has always been about high revving, unboosted engines. Having a turbo has always been taboo, but that philosophy has been completely shattered with the new M6. Yes, the new M has a turbo, and has abandoned the supercharger-less race engine, getting a 5.0 V10 for a 4.4 V8 bi-turbo. Which ones? Why would they do that? Seems like a step backwards.

Major automobile manufacturers have had to find ways to create more efficient engines that create more power and also reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This is not easy to do, as natural atmospheric engines have reached their peak in accomplishing this. With the M6’s new setup, it has increased its output to 560 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque.

So, the BMW M6 coupe looks like a step backwards BMW M for now, but you’re very wrong. This is a new M built for a new era, and we love it. This car is very hard to compare to the previous generation and they have nothing in common except the BMW logo. They come from different eras and different philosophies. The new M6 is more revolution than evolution.

With BMW’s styling back to classic BMWs and Chris Bangles’ design gone we won’t complain. It looks very elegant and expensive, but it doesn’t scream too much. It is a huge car with its own character. The interior is what you expect from BMW, very well made and high tech with carbon fiber all around. Right down to the nicest details like the red and blue stitching on the steering wheel.

Both generations are capable of over 330 km/h, both do it in different ways. The new M6 feels more relaxed and tame, making it with the 7-speed dual clutch DCT gearbox, it is much smoother.

The new turbo engine is a beast, with very high torque at low revs and a large powerband mated to a 7-speed DCT, it’s very versatile. While driving, you’ll hardly notice that it’s a forced induction engine and just as responsive as its naturally aspirated, atmospheric older brother. The way it transfers its power to the ground through its trick differential is epic.

Bottom line

The new M6 is like a tame Rottweiler, civilized when you want it and aggressive when you need it. Unlike the older M6, this is a pit bull that doesn’t like to be tamed, it just wants to be fast all the time and really hates being slow. The M6 is very driver-oriented. Able to cover long distances in comfort and fun, and with a bigger fuel tank and 30% more efficient engine.

The new M6 is an amazingly versatile car with incredible power, speed, agility, looks, practicality, beauty, quality, reliability, comfort and driver engagement. But it loses out when it comes to the sound it makes. Not that it’s bad, it’s nothing compared to the high-sounding V10 sound of the previous M6, which was the only compromise BMW had to make for the new century.

The M6 is the most expensive and fastest BMW has to offer, and you get what you pay for. This is a true supercar that will amaze you by not having any of the flaws and compromises of other supercars. This is a car that you can drive every day without worry and truly enjoy it, not deck it out in the garage and stare at it through a glass of wine for fear that it will break down behind the wheel.

You could say that the new M6 is a true M in every way, but in a whole new way. Don’t think for a second that the BMW M has lost its flair. The BMW M has made an engineering marvel that in no way disappoints, and we can call it the new boss, it’s the new benchmark for Super GT.

Generations and configurations

3rd generation – restyled

03.2015 – 10.2017

3 generation

03.2012 – 02.2015