BMW M6 Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Aug 31, 2020

There are some things in life which you can do without. A home theater for instance. Or a swimming pool in your backyard. The BMW M6 is another luxury that you can do without in life, which offers a good lesson on superfluity.

 

The car, when it came out, offered a high performing engine that you would seldom see anywhere else. Combined with the German technology and the high-power output, this is a car that you just cannot ignore.

 

The initial BMW M6 was capable of producing 412 kW of power and a peak torque of 680 Nm. It could reach 0-60mph in over 2 seconds. It weighed around 1900 kg, which made the stats no less than astonishing.

Well, that was still not enough for the brains in Germany. They decided to include the Competition Package to the M6, which further increased the power output by 11 kW.

 

The suspension and driving were also tweaked and improved. As a result, you get a car which is an image for the modern muscle car, with all the latest technology and features that you would expect, and more.

 

Basically, a better version of the 6 series, the BMW M6 is a high performing car which has been in production since 1983. It was initially produced till 1990, after which there was a gap of fourteen years. The car was reintroduced in 2004, with a version which was even better and faster than before.

 

The BMW M6 coupe was the base model body style. It was also available as a convertible and fastback sedan, also known as ‘Gran Coupe’. The production of the M6 ceased in 2018 when it was replaced by the BMW M8 in 2019.

 

History:

It all began in 1983 when the first BMW M6 was introduced. The first car was labeled as the M635CSi, powered by a straight-six engine known as the M88/3. This was a similar engine that was applied to the BMW M1 supercar. In many parts of the World, it was known as the M635CSi, but in the US and Japan, it was simply called the M6.

 

The car would generate 210 KW of power and 340 Nm of torque. The North American and Japanese versions of the car also included a catalytic converter. The catalytic converter was included in the rest of the engines after 1987. The model features a five-speed manual transmission.

 

There was a long gap of fourteen years, after which the M6 was reintroduced in 2005. It was called the BMW M6 V10, for the engine, it applied. The M6 was the version for the E63 and the E64 6 series. It was introduced as a coupe as well as a convertible. It produced 294kW of power and could reach 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds.

 

Motorsport:

In 2015, the Motorsport department at BMW started the development of a new racing car. As a replacement for the BMW Z4 GT3, which had been around for some years. The M6 was taken as the base model and they started building on top of it. There was a special emphasis on safety features. The motto was to produce a car that was FIA approved and in accordance with the latest safety features. Hence, the BMW M6 GT3 came to be.

 

The previous Z4 GT3 was based on the BMW M3 engine. However, the new M6 GT3 was more or less the same as the production model of the M6. There were slight modifications in place in regard to the motorsport events.

 

The first test for the BMW M6 GT3 was in the 2016 Spa 24 Hours event. Needless to say, the car graced the event with a victory. It went on to success in various championships around the world, including the VLN, Super GT Championship, and the Italian GT Championship.

 

BMW M6 Specs and Engine:

The latest BMW M6 applied a high performing V8 engine. Thanks to the Competitive Package, the engine is capable of producing a hefty 441 kW of power. The increase in power can be further acknowledged by the acceleration stats. The car can reach 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The M6 Coupe, Gran Coupe, and the Convertible all apply the same engine.

 

The peak torque is at 700 Nm, which can be reached from anywhere between 1500 rpm to 6000 rpm.

 

BMW M6 Price:

BMW Group Australia has concluded estimating and particular for the new BMW M6 in front of its Australian dispatch this month. They have affirmed the appearance of the Competition Package as standard incorporation on all variations.

 

The new BMW M6 Coupe starts at $292,600. The mid-cycle update of the excellent traveler melds the Bavarian marque's engine hustling legacy. With the rich feel natural to models conveying the BMW 6 Series nameplate.

 

The new BMW M6 Gran Coupe begins at $299,600, while the new BMW M6 Convertible is discounted from $308,600.

 

BMW Group Australia Head of Product and Market Planning, Shawn Ticehurst, hailed the appearance of the new BMW M6, praising its improved presentation, and premium character.

"The BMW M6 is a suffering idea, which conveys wonderful execution, components which are improved in the most recent model," Ticehurst said.

 

Features and Interior:

The most notable features that are part of the BMW M6 include a modified suspension, stabilizer set-up and damping. The control settings for the Active M differential can also be optimized in regard to the rear axle. That greatly enhances the car’s cornering capability.

 

A revised M Dynamic mode is also there, which further improves the dynamic characteristics of the BMW M6. You also get the exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, along with a sports exhaust system. The exhaust system consists of a signature M black chrome tailpipe, outputting an evocative soundtrack.

 

Inside, the car boasts a Merino upholstery with distinctive contrast stitching. You can also get a range of colors for the interior. There is a high gloss central console and a frameless central information display.

 

Colors:

Customers have a choice to choose from four individual paints, which are: Ruby Black, Citrin Black, Tanzanite Blue, and Moonstone.

 

Our Verdict:

The high-performance engine is the biggest plus for this beast of a car, as well as the luxurious interior and the world-class comfort. The grip is excellent which makes you feel always in control. All in all, this is a great car given Australia’s conditions and the price would not seem much once you get behind the wheel.

 

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