New Car Reviews- BMW M6 Coupe

The BMW M Series is a line of luxury cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW. Brought to India in 2007, the BMW M Series is available in three models: M5 Sedan, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible. The BMW M6 Coupe is a 2-door coupe, which was launched in several other countries in 1983 but discontinued in 1989. However, it was re-launched in 2007. It is built on the FR platform.

The BMW M6 Coupe is backed by a 12-year warranty for the bodywork and a 3-year warranty for the paintwork. BMW offers a vehicle warranty of two years, excluding the replacement of worn parts, original BMW parts, and original BMW accessories, regardless of the mileage.

The BMW M6 Coupe competes with the imported models of Mercedes-Benz CLK and Chevrolet Corvette.

The BMW M6 Coupe derives power from a standard 5.0-liter V-10 engine, which churns out 507 bhp @ 7,750 rpm and 520 Nm of torque @ 6,100 rpm. The Coupe gets to 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds. Along with the double-Vanos camshaft control system, the engine responds without hesitation.

The engine is linked to a 7-speed M Drivelogic Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), which features gear-change keys on the steering wheel and a selection lever on the central console. It allows for changing of gears quickly, without having to reduce speed, decrease engine power, or use a clutch. Maximum acceleration can be achieved by launch control, which ensures that speed is maintained across the entire range of gear changes.

The BMW M6 Coupe comes equipped with perforated and ventilated compound disc brakes, which perfectly complement the performance of the gusty V-10 engine. For added support, the BMW M6 Coupe is equipped with a variable M differential lock, which offers high driving stability and optimum traction, especially when pulling out of curves, and also prevents spinning of the drive wheels. Even on slippery terrains, the M differential lock supplies that decisive extra portion of pulling power. This system not only optimises handling but also supports the thrust from the rear-wheel-drive.

The BMW M6 Coupe is available with an optional head-up display with an M indicator, which enables the driver to keep an eye on the most important information by projecting speed, navigation directions, and check control data onto the windscreen for optimum visibility. It can also be activated to display the SMG gear selected by the driver, the rev count as a dynamic graph curve, and the optimum moment to change gear.

Also standard on the BMW M6 Coupe is the MDrive Manager, which can individually configure key properties, such as engine performance and shift programs, for optimum flexibility using the MDrive button. The pre-configured settings can be activated at the push of a button by the MDrive control on the steering wheel. Available settings include digital motor electronics (DME), seven-speed SMG Drivelogic, a dynamic stability control (DSC) system, and an M-specific head-up display.

The BMW M6 Coupe defines style and comfort. The M6 Coupe measures 4,871 mm in length and rides on a wheelbase of 2,781 mm. Its front fascia is adorned by a body-colour bumper, a twin-grille that wears the BMW badge on its forehead, and stylish headlights.

The M6 Coupe is made from innovative, high-strength lightweight materials such as aluminum and carbon, due to which it achieves an unbeatable power-to-weight ratio. This combination of power and lightness in weight results in incredible performance, unrestricted agility, and superb handling.

The BMW M6 Coupe has been endowed with sporting and elegant dynamics. It has a stunning front end with a deep front apron and large air intake vents. At the sides, it looks perfectly streamlined with distinctive skirts and athletic side air vents with indicators. At the rear, it has four exhaust pipes. A hexagonal diffuser highlights the vehicle's broad track width.

It comes standard with adaptive headlights, which offer increased safety when driving on curvaceous roads at night. These headlights have sensors that permanently monitor data such as speed and steering angle, and electromechanical motors point the xenon headlights accordingly, illuminating the road ahead. Front fog lamps are standard.

The M6 Coupe stands on 19-inch light alloy wheels and rolls on 255/40 ZR19 front and 285/35 ZR19 rear tyres.

The BMW M6 Coupe comes with plush, comfortable, and well-appointed interiors. The M6 Coupe can seat four persons. It comes standard with leather-trimmed seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob. A height adjustable driver's seat is available as optional on the M6 Coupe.

The BMW M6 Coupe comes with illuminated entry sills that emit a white glow and add a distinctive accent to it. The BMW M6 Coupe comes standard with rain-sensing front wipers, a rear defogger, and a rear wiper. It has a fuel tank capacity of 70 litres. Some other amenities that the M6 Coupe comes with include an air conditioner, power windows, a power steering, power door locks, a tiltable steering column, tinted window glass, electrically-adjustable outside mirrors, and cup holders.

The body-shell of the BMW M6 Coupe is extremely stiff and resilient, which maximises passenger comfort as well as safety. It also comes with deformation zones on the front and rear bumpers to protect the body-shell from damage. For safety, the BMW M6 Coupe features driver and front passenger, side and head airbags. It also comes standard with seatbelts, pre-tensioners, and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Some other safety features standard on the BMW M6 Coupe include central locking, an engine immobilizer, a remote keyless entry, child safety door locks, a collapsible steering, and an anti-theft alarm.