The BMW M6 is a high-tech version of the BMW 6 Series, developed by the sports division of the German automaker BMW . The first generation was introduced in 1983. BMW M6 is very rich in electronics, has from 5 to 12 gear modes.
| BMW M6 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Years of production | 1983 - 1989 2005 - 2010 2012 - 2018 (coupe) 2012 - Present (Convertible / Gran Coupe) |
| Assembly | Dingolfing , Germany |
| Class | Sport car |
| Design | |
| Body type | 2-dv. compartment (4-seater) 2-dv. convertible (4-seater) |
| Layout | front-wheel, rear-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 2 |
| On the market | |
| Related | BMW 6 |
| Similar models | Audi RS7 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG |
| Segment | S segment |
The following generations of the M6 exist:
- BMW M635CSi / M6 E24 (1986-1989)
- BMW M6 E63 / E64 (2005 - 2010)
- BMW M6 F12 / F13 / F06 (2012-2018, since 2012)
E24
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Years of production | 1983 - 1989 |
| Design | |
| Platform | BMW E24 |
| Engine | |
| 3.5 l l6 282 h.p. (210 kW) | |
| Transmission | |
| 5- speed manual | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4755 mm |
| Width | 1725 mm |
| Height | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm |
In 1983, BMW took the M88 / 3 engine (a modified version of the M88 / 1 engine from BMW M1 ) installed it on the BMW E24 platform from the 6 series , creating the M635CSi (in North America it’s just the M6 ) [1] [2] .
E63
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Years of production | 2005 - 2010 |
| Design | |
| Platform | BMW E64 |
| Engine | |
| 5.0 L 507 BHP V10 | |
| Transmission | |
| 7-speed SMG 6- speed manual | |
| Specifications | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4872 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2781 mm |
| Weight | 2005kg |
| Other | |
| Volume of the tank | 70l |
Notes
- ↑ Oswald, Werner. Deutsche Autos 1945-1990. - Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag, 2001 .-- P. 241. - ISBN 3-613-02131-5 .
- ↑ Covello, Mike. Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946-2002. - Iola: Krause Publications, 2002. - P. 155–157. - ISBN 0-87341-205-8 .