Third Generation M6: 2012 BMW M6 Coupe and 2012 BMW M6 Convertible

Car Auto Online - Third Generation M6: 2012 BMW M6 Coupe and 2012 BMW M6 Convertible - Last month, BMW introduced BMW latest models which are the third generation of M6. Two different models of the M6, the M6 ​​Coupe and M6 Convertible will be introduced by BMW at two different event in the US in 2012.

BMW M6 Coupe variant will be introduced at the Geneva International Auto Show (GIAS), March 2012. While M6 Convertible will be introduced at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), April 2012.

The BMW says 2012 M6 Convertible is the M6 variant that will be released for the first time into market at the U.S. BMW Center Showroom in June 2012. By using the same engine S63Tu, both models will have a 4.4 liter engine generating power 560 hp at 5750-7000 rpm, and producing a torque 680 Nm at 1500–5750 rpm. With the highest peak of engine speed 7200 rpm.

While the performance of this new engine will be mated with a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT). In addition ,the use of a new innovation Active M Differential will be able to optimize the engine power distribution to the rear wheels. Unlike the new M5 that has come first, for the U.S. market, this model has not been announced to be available in manual transmission option .

As using new technology, both new models are found to have a different result when accelerated from 0 to 100km / h. M6 Coupe recorded 4.2 seconds, while M6 ​​convertible was 04.03 seconds. And when accelerating from 0 to 200km / h, the Coupe could reach 12 seconds. While the Convertible 13.1 seconds.

Both BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible will be the first car in the history of BMW M Series which will provide a brake system option of M Carbon-Ceramic with golden color. The brake system has a weight of 19.4 kg lighter than the standard brake system.

When 2012 M6 Coupe and 2012 M6 Convertible are launched, BMW prices both third generation M6 models around U.S. $ 100,000.