M6 [Spyshots] BMW M6 F12/F13 (Spy pics, Info & Impressions)

[hoffmeister_fan]

Maybe it's the angle the photo was taken, but for a sports coupe, and a high performance one at that, there seems to be quite the ground clearance and space between the tire and wheelwell.

 

[Sayyaaf]

I don't know why but it reminds of a Mustang in that shot.

 

[LaArtist]

Is that silver one a real picture of the M6? Am I blind or did they forget the M treatment on the exterior?

 

[DblPen]

Is that silver one a real picture of the M6? Am I blind or did they forget the M treatment on the exterior?

nah, i think its just simple 6er cabrio

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I never understood why companies choose to make Blue look like purple. If I wanted purple, I'd order PURPLE. GIVE ME BLUE DARN IT! [/Rant]

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Maybe it's the angle the photo was taken, but for a sports coupe, and a high performance one at that, there seems to be quite the ground clearance and space between the tire and wheelwell.

It's on spacers which raise the body for transportation.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

So NAI Auto Show is happening as we speak, and the F30 3er was introduced yesterday, but no M6 convertible....what gives?

 

[Zafiro]

So NAI Auto Show is happening as we speak, and the F30 3er was introduced yesterday, but no M6 convertible....what gives?

All focus on the new 3er. Watch out for 19th January , you might get a nice surprise.

 

[south]

All focus on the new 3er. Watch out for 19th January , you might get a nice surprise.

Not related to the M6 I think.


Best regards,
south

 

[EMpower]

All focus on the new 3er. Watch out for 19th January , you might get a nice surprise.

Isn't that X6 LCI + X6M50d on 19th?

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I honestly hope the M6 has huge air intakes like the X5/X6 M cars. Looking at those huge air intakes when the car is coming down the road just makes your eyes lock onto the car and your head starts turning as the car passes by. I like the current X5 design which is why I hope they don't stray too far from it. I also can't believe it's only been 3 years the X6 has been out. When will that hideous thing get an overhaul? Maybe the LCI will change my mind.

 

[Zafiro]

Isn't that X6 LCI + X6M50d on 19th?

I have no idea. Scott said something about this date.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Just before Christmas there was that photo of the Le Mans Blue M6 cabrio at a New Jersey port. It looked production ready and was without any disguise. Maybe that was on it's way to Detroit but to be shown "behind the scenes" to the BMW USA executives and not meant for public display this time?

 

[klier]

I never understood why companies choose to make Blue look like purple. If I wanted purple, I'd order PURPLE. GIVE ME BLUE DARN IT! [/Rant]

LOL, who says it's blue?

 

[SCOTT27]

BMW only wanted the spotlight on the F30 in Detroit which only concentrated on the US models available in the US Market - 328i , 335i and Active Hybrid 3.
The decision was made to introduce the M6 Cabrio in Geneva instead as the M5 is relatively new to the US and did not want the spotlight on the M6 and its differences when the M5 is just having its US introduction and not on sale until a few months.

The first of the Geneva launches have commenced with the BMW 6er Gran Coupe and will begin from the 19th of January with the BMW X6 LCi right up to the eve of the Geneva show with a studie of a Performance 3er sedan. In Late Spring we will see the BMW 3er Touring and the BMW 7er LCi. @ Beijing in Late April we will see the introduction of the M6 Coupe and two concepts - one which I can tell you is a China market 3er Li with electric drivetrain. The other is termed as an emotional concept showcasing latest design and technology aspects.

 

[EMpower]

The other is termed as an emotional concept showcasing latest design and technology aspects.

Emotional concept meaning it will just be a concept like GINA, M1 hommage and never see any showrooms?

 

[klier]

Yep

Do you guys remember when it was still special when BMW came with a concept car?
The last five years or so, I think we've had as many concept cars from BMW as we had in the 20 years before that...

CS, ED, M1 Hommage, that car in SKY's avatar, Gina, etc. etc.

 

[Levi68]

We already had BMW M1 Hommage, BMW 328 Hommage, BMW CS and BMW Z. I don't think it will be a BMW 507 Hommage, because it is not what is to come in near future. The next is the 2 Series with 1 Series Coupé soon ending its lifecycle, so I would think about a possible BMW 2002 Hommage.

 

[SCOTT27]

so I would think about a possible BMW 2002 Hommage.

And you could be possibly right. Speaking of which. Have you seen the Chevrolet Concept that mimics the 1er Coupe? I am not in Detroit ( I hope that Honda bring the NSX to Geneva) but a colleague sent me lots of pictures of it - 130R I think it is called?

Anyway the BMW 2er Twins prototypes in camouflage are ready to begin public testing... Proportions are the same although the Coupe gets a more sloping profile and the Cabrio remains a soft-top - Keep a look out.

 

[Levi68]

And you could be possibly right. Speaking of which. Have you seen the Chevrolet Concept that mimics the 1er Coupe? I am not in Detroit ( I hope that Honda bring the NSX to Geneva) but a colleague sent me lots of pictures of it - 130R I think it is called?

Anyway the BMW 2er Twins prototypes in camouflage are ready to begin public testing... Proportions are the same although the Coupe gets a more sloping profile and the Cabrio remains a soft-top - Keep a look out.

Yes, the Chevrolet has the very same lines as the 1 Series E82, except for RWD proportions. Glad the 2 Series F22 is prepearing, I wish it will look different (better) compared to the 1 Series F21.