BMW Sneaks Out News of Next M6 with Twin-Turbo 4.4l V8

BMW must save the best news for the weekend because it revealed everything about the next generation M6 when most people are not watching. The new M6 uses the same 560hp, 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 from the F10 M5, but it cuts weight with details like a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic roof. The new M6 is available as either a coupe or convertible. 

The engine the M6 is the same 560hp that is available in the M5. It is a 4.4 liter, twin-turbo V8 with direct injection. The engine produces 680Nm (502lb-ft) with a redline at 7,200rpm. The engine in the coupe propels the M6 to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds or the convertible in 4.3 seconds. The top speed for both models is 250km/h or 305km/h with the M Drivers Package. The coupe uses 9.9l/100km, and the convertible uses 10.3l/100km. Auto stop/start is standard on both cars, which BMW claims cuts fuel use by 30%. Both cars come with a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with launch control. Shifting is done via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on an M exclusive steering wheel.  

The M6 gets a new three-section lower intake with black-slat kidney grill and M-gills in the fenders. It claims that the mirrors and side skirts have been aerodynamically optimized. There is a functional rear diffuser with twin tailpipes. It rides on 19in wheels or optional 20in wheels. Adaptive LED headlights come standard. 

Even though this is the highest trim 6-series, there are still a variety of options available. BMW has anything from a head-up display and night vision available to navigation with real-time traffic information. 

The new M6 will be out later this year in Europe. BMW has not released a base price for the new model yet.