Model overview

The BMW M6 is a high-performance five-passenger variant of the 6 Series sold under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983 through 2018 (with a hiatus from 1990 through 2004).

Lanched in the coupe body style, the M6 was also made-in convertible and Gran Coupe for the following generations. An M6 model was developed for all of the first three generations of the 6 Series. Making of the M6 model stopped in 2018 and it was followed by the BMW M8 in 2019.

The BMW M6 comes in a single trim level as either a coupe or a convertible. Powering the rear-wheel-drive is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine that is rated at 552 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. Choosing for the Competition package the total output increases to 600 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automated manual transmission with shift paddles is by default with a regular six-speed manual available as an option.

BMW M6 known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the BMW M6 are:

• Water leak into the boot area seen on the convertible version
• Gear shifting issues due to the gear pump failure
• A transmission warning light appears on the dashboard due to a faulty sensor

BMW M6 PDF owner manual

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