You’d have to be pretty wacky in the head to lift out the previous-gen BMW M6’s 5.0-litre V10 powerhouse to replace it with something else. And that something else would have to be pretty freakin’ serious. Here we’ve stumbled across a 2006 BMW M6 that features a custom six-rotor rotary […]
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BMW M6 Celebration Edition announced in Japan
BMW is launching a special M6 ‘Celebration Edition’ in Japan as part of BMW’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Just 13 examples are being made. Under the bonnet the M6 gets the high-boost version of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, churning out 441kW of power (up from 412kW). This is the same tune […]
BMW M Laptimer app gets full GoPro camera integration option
BMW M has announced the ultimate gadget for track day enthusiasts; a GoPro camera integration platform that pairs with the on-board lap timer application. The latest BMW M cars come with an on-board lap timer app so owners can hone their driving skills and push their vehicles to the limit […]
Future BMW M models may lose manual transmission – report
BMW M division CEO Frank van Meel has read the last rites of the manual gearbox for future BMW M cars, citing lower demand and higher fuel consumption as the main cause of a potential extinction. While the near-term future of the manual gearbox is secure for M Division models, […]
New BMW M6 Competition Package announced, 441kW
BMW has introduced a new high-performance edition for the M6 range, called the Competition Package. It adds more power and more focused handling. Firstly, we’ll talk about the engine as it is a monster of a unit. The standard 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 is boosted to produce a colossal 441kW of […]
BMW M6 GT3 begins testing, will compete from 2016
BMW’s new M6 GT3 has been given its first run at the German’s manufacturer’s own Dingolfing test track in Munich. The car is set to compete in both national and international championships, as well as endurance events, from 2016. Sitting behind the steering wheel was BMW works driver Jorg Muller. […]
2015 BMW M6 update revealed, gets GoPro & laptimer apps
Following the unveiling of the 2015 BMW 6 Series, the wraps have also come off the high-performance M6 range, including the coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe. Like the 6 Series update, the M6 facelift is very mild. There’s new LED headlights and a new Jatoba metallic exterior colour, while inside […]
2016 BMW M6 GT3 racer previewed, will replace Z4 GT3
BMW is planning to introduce a new racing car for GT3-class racing based on the BMW M6 coupe. It will replace the current Z4 GT3 car in the 2016 season. You don’t often see the M6 associated with any sort of motorsport, except as a pace car in some championships. […]