BMW M6 (2008) CAR review |
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It might be hard to imagine, but back when the BMW M6 was launched in 2005, CAR Online wasn’t actually around. Hence the BMW
M6 not being previously reviewed on this site. But in the name of being
comprehensive – and for the sake of driving what’s sure to be an epic
car – we thought we’d right that wrong.
The BMW M6 is just a two-door M5, isn’t it?Yes and no. ‘Yes’ because the M6 employs the same brilliant
5.0-litre V10 engine and still delivers 500bhp and 383lb ft to the rear
wheels via a sequential manual seven-speeder. ‘No’ because there are
some important changes. The M6, for instance, boasts a costly
carbonfibre roof, all-new dash architecture and is 80kg lighter than
its saloon-based stablemate, 1785kg playing the M5’s 1855kg. There’s
also a sizeable price hike – at £82,685, it’s over £18k more expensive
than the M5. It'd better be good... Does it feel faster than the M5, then?No. The on-paper stats tell you it is (M6 beats M5 to 62mph by just 0.1sec at 4.6sec), but in reality you’ll be hard pushed to feel the benefit of lugging 80 fewer kilos around. What do you notice? Well, the steering wheel offers the same
three-spoke chunkiness as the M5, but it feels lighter, twirling with
less of the M5’s manly resistance. The suspension – still three-way
driver adjustable – is slightly firmer too, while the seven-speed
semi-auto’s shift programme has been noticeably recalibrated. How does it handle?Remarkably well. The grip generated by the M6 is hugely impressive – it takes real effort to unstick it on dry roads – and it’s fun too. Disappointingly, however, we did feel the front end become disconcertingly light under heavy acceleration at high speed. This was definitely not something that afflicted the M5. Is it really a four-seater?Only just. As a six-footer sitting behind another, legroom isn’t terrible, but headroom is cramped and the transmission tunnel noticeably eats into the space available. Best stick to the comfortable, supportive front seats, or buy an M5 if you regularly need the space. VerdictIt’s a great car, the M6, but hard to justify. It’s more expensive
than the M5, less practical, has no more power and is no better to
drive (we marginally preferred the M5’s steering, its ride and its
high-speed, full throttle stability).
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