Wednesday, November 21, 2012

2013 BMW M6 Convertible

The spanking new BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible models were revealed prior to their public debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. Aesthetic changes include a new M apron with wide air-intake, contoured headlamps featuring BMW Corona rings and M style kidney grille, increased front track by 30mm, new front wheel arches, and M gills behind them featuring chrome flares and indicator bars with the M logo.

BMW M6 Convertible

At the rear end, twin pairs of exhaust pipes are seen between the diffuser. The car comes with 19-inch Star-spoke forged alloys with a seven double spoke in a two-tone finish. 20 inch alloy wheels, five double spokes are optional. The M6 Coupe gets a carbon fiber reinforced plastic roof while the Convertible gets the same retractable roof as on the 6-Series Convertible.

BMW M6 Convertible

It can be raised in 19 seconds and lowered in 24 at anything from a standstill up to 40km/h. Both variants of the M6 are share the M5 saloon powertrain and a seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. It produces 560bhp and 680Nm which is available from 1,500rpm to 5,750rpm.

BMW M6 Convertible

The 4.4-litre engine also features direct fuel injection, Valvetronic variable valve timing and Double VANOS continuously variable camshaft control. The M6 Coupe takes 4.2 from 0-100km/h while the convertible does it in 4.3 seconds. The M6 will go on sale in the UK on 15 September 2012, with the Coupe costing £ 93,795 and the Convertible £ 98,995. US markets will receive the car in June.

Articles Source : caranddriver