BMW M6

BMW M6

Infobox Automobile


name = BMW M6 Coupé/Cabriolet
manufacturer = BMW M GmbH
class = Grand Tourer
platform = FR layout
production = 1983-1989
2005-Present
related = BMW 6-Series
body_style = 2-door coupé
2-door convertible
Infobox Automobile generation


name = First generation [cite book |title=Deutsche Autos 1945-1990 |last=Oswald |first=Werner |year=2001 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=3-613-02131-5|pages=241 ] [cite book |title=Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946-2002 |last=Covello |first=Mike |year=2002 |publisher=Krause Publications |location=Iola |isbn=0-87341-205-8 |pages=155-157 ]
production = 1983-1989
wheelbase = Auto mm|2620
length = Auto mm|4755 USA Auto in|193.8|0
platform = BMW E24
width = Auto mm|1725
height = Auto mm|1354
engine = 3.5 L I6 Auto PS|286 USA and catalyst version Convert|256|hp|kW|0|abbr=on
transmission = 5-speed manual
Infobox Automobile generation
name = Second generation


production = 2005-present
assembly = Dingolfing, Germany
wheelbase = Auto in|109.5|0
length = Auto in|191.8|0
platform = BMW E64
width = Auto in|73|0
height = Auto in|54|0
engine = 5.0 L 500 bhp V10
transmission = 7-speed (SMG)
6-speed manual
The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the 6-Series automobile, designed by the motorsport division of the German manufacturer.

E24 M635CSi/"M6"

In 1983 BMW took the M88/3 engine, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis of the BMW 6-Series, creating the M635CSi (called "M6" in North America). The "M6" was critically acclaimed throughout its lifespan for its elegant, aggressive "shark-nose" styling, its well-appointed luxury features, and its quick performance. An M6 can be distinguished from other E24 models by a larger air dam, M badges on the grille and back, and a subtle spoiler.

In the U.S, the E24 "M6" was fitted with the catalyzed S38 motor, producing 256 hp (191 kW) and 243 ft·lbf (329 N·m) of torque. The European version did not need catalysts, and produced 286 hp (213 kW) and 251 ft·lbf (340 N·m) of torque. The "M6" was good for a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.4 and 6.8 seconds for the European and American versions, respectively. However, Car and Driver Magazine tested the U.S. "M6" in July of 1987 and achieved a 0-60 mph (100 km/h) time of 6.1 seconds. Fact|date=February 2007 Also in 1987 Road and Track featured the U.S. "M6" as one of the 10 fastest cars in America.Fact|date=February 2007

Production of the "M6" ended in 1989, with 5,855 cars sold, 1,767 of which were North American (U.S. & Canada) models.

E63 M6

The new BMW M6 concept made its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is based on the BMW E63/E64 6-Series, introduced in 2004. It shares the same 5.0 L V10 S85 engine and SMG III gearbox with the E60 M5, and produces 507 hp (373 kW) / 384 ft·lbf (521 Nm).

BMW claims it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds (0-60 mph: 4.1 s [Road & Track [2/06] ) and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). With the limiter removed, the top speed can reach 330 km/h (205 mph). [cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=106100|publisher=Edmunds|title=BMW's New M6 Is All You Need, and Then Some…]

The M6 has the same 'power button' as the M5 which modifies the throttle response. From ignition, the car delivers 399 hp (298 kW), but engaging the button allows the full convert|500|hp|abbr=on in the US (507PS in Europe). It weighs 3770 lb (1710 kg) thanks to a carbon fibre reinforced plastic roof panel as well as thermoplastic front wings, aluminum doors and bonnet and compound boot lid.

The carbon fiber and other light materials are used in places like the bumpers and roof that are far from the centre of gravity and/or high up, so that they not only reduce the overall weight but improve the handling by reducing, respectively, the moment of inertia and the centre of mass height.

It is currently available as a coupe and a cabriolet. A lightweight CSL version of the M6 was expected to be released in the near future, however, BMW has since officially stated that no such version of the M6 will be built, as there is currently no market for such a model. The 2007 Cabriolet is expected to have a 0-60 time in about 4.6 seconds(4.8 convertible)(Road and Track, September 2006). Both the M6 coupe and convertible can be visually distinguished from the 630i, 645Ci and 650i by their deeper front valance with air intakes, more contoured side sills, aerodynamic rear view mirrors, an additional rear valance with diffuser and the absence of front fog lights.

References

* Kable, G (December 14, 2004). BMW unleashes M6 supercoupe. "Autocar" pp. 8-11.

External links

* [http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/mseries/m6/2004/introduction.html BMW M6 Corporate website]
* [http://paultan.org/archives/2007/05/02/bmw-m6-test-drive-on-the-isle-of-man/ BMW M6 Test Drive on the Isle of Man]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • BMW — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Eslogan España: ¿Te gusta conducir? Canadá: The Ultimate Driving Experience Alemania: Freude am …   Wikipedia Español

  • BMW 2,8 — BMW 2500, zweite Serie BMW 2500, zweite Serie …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW 3,0 — BMW 2500, zweite Serie BMW 2500, zweite Serie …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW 3,3 — BMW 2500, zweite Serie BMW 2500, zweite Serie …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW E6 — BMW 1502 (1975–1977) Die ursprüngliche Baureihe 114, auch als BMW 02 Serie bezeichnet, umfasst Mittelklassefahrzeuge, die BMW in den Jahren 1966 bis 1977 baute. Die BMW 02 Serie stellte die Abrundung des BMW Programms nach unten dar. Sie wurde… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW K 1 — Die BMW K1 ist ein vollverkleidetes Motorrad von BMW, welches zwischen 1988 und 1993 in einer Stückzahl von 6.921[1] Stück gebaut wurde. Die K1 ist eines der ersten Serienmotorräder mit Vollverkleidung, mit einem Cw x A Wert von nur 0,34 bei… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW LS — BMW BMW 700 Sport Hersteller: Bayerische Motorenwerke AG Produktionszeitraum: 1959–1965 Klasse: Pkw …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW M3 — Hersteller: BMW Produktionszeitraum: seit 1986 Klasse: Mittelklasse Karosserieversionen: Coupé, zweitürig Cabriolet, Stoffverdeck oder Metallverdeck, Limousine, viertürig …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW R 12 — BMW R 12, Niederrheinisches Motorradmuseum Moers BMW R 12 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW R 25/2 — Originalrestauration BMW R 25/2 ca. Bj. 1951 Das Modell R 25/2 ist ein von BMW in den Jahren 1951 bis 1953 hergestellter Motorrad Typ. Der Vorgänger der R 25/2 war das Modell …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • BMW R 25/3 — Bj. 1952 (?) 1955 Das Modell R 25/3 ist ein von BMW in der ersten Hälfte der 1950er Jahre hergestelltes Motorrad. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Vorgängerversion 2 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”