INCORPORATING motorsports technology into the rigours of everyday driving, BMW's newly-announced M6 coupe and convertible will be more powerful, but more efficient as well.
Vis-à-vis its predecessor, the third-generation M6 will boast a 10 per cent increase in engine output, but with a 30 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emission, the German automaker said in an announcement.
The recent unveiling of BMW's two-door M6 is seen as a preview for the upcoming Geneva auto show in March, where the coupe is likely to be showcased in the flesh.
Under the hood, the M6 is equipped with the high-revving 4.4-litre, V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, which is also found in its M5 sedan cousin.
The 560-hp V8 in the M6 gets the coupe sprinting from 0 to 100kmh in 4.2 seconds, while the convertible makes the mark in 4.3 seconds.
But it's not all roaring beast and fuel guzzler.
The coupe records an average fuel consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 km while the convertible does 10.3 l/100km, according to BMW, with 232 grams per kilometre and 239 g/km respectively in the carbon emissions department.
Other notables in specs-wise include the seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic and options to upgrade to M carbon-ceramic brakes, a first for the M6 series.
In terms of handling, BMW lauds the M6's "mid-range agility" - in terms of the car's precision of turn-ins and traction when accelerating out of corners.
For looks, the M6 coupe has a dynamically contoured, lightweight roof made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic.
The convertible, meanwhile, is fitted with a high-quality soft-top, complete with eye-catching "fin" styling and fully electronic opening mechanism. It takes the roof 19 seconds to open and 24 seconds to close again.
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Source: motoring.asiaone.com
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