2011/2012 M6 coupe (hardtop cabrio?) caught testing for the first time! - 6Post.com | BMW 6-Series Forum

Jason · 06-21-2010, 09:32 AM

We bring you the world's first peek at the upcoming F12 M6 coupe (or perhaps hardtop convertible)! The telltale sign here are the quad exhausts, huge brakes, and cross-drilled rotors. This prototype wears camoflage body panels and the front bumper is that from the standard F12/F13 6-series that we've seen. However, the wheels appear to be upgraded 19" versions with some beautiful high concavity.

The F12 M6 will share the same engine as the upcoming F10 M5 - the turbocharged 8 cylinder motor from the X5 and X6 M (the BMW S63 engine, a 4.4L twin turbo, twin scroll, direct injection), expected to come in at the 585-600hp mark.

These pics clearly debunk an earlier rumor that the M6 would be scrapped in favor of a V8 sports car drawing cues from BMW’s Vision Efficient Dynamics concept.

Be sure to follow our complete 6-series Coverage and M6 Coverage

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sortwo · 06-21-2010, 09:43 AM

well the brakes are big...

m///power4999 · 06-21-2010, 09:44 AM

and the front bumper? some will be given as part of the bumper and mirrors on the car gradually

Jason · 06-21-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m///power4999

and the front bumper? some will be given as part of the bumper and mirrors on the car gradually

Definitely, those will come later.

RON1X · 06-21-2010, 09:49 AM

exciting! can't wait to see more

cukoodukoo · 06-21-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sortwo

well the brakes are big...

Well.....they have to stop a moving ship now.

roburado · 06-21-2010, 10:02 AM

These shots remind me of the Z32 300ZX from the 1990's. Now, I'm not saying I think the car's going to look like that, but these particular shots just remind me of that car.

michal12 · 06-21-2010, 10:07 AM

So we are back to 6 series badge with this?
There was time when the 4 door Grand Coupe concept was supposed to be the next 6 series...

DASHOCKER · 06-21-2010, 10:11 AM

Insane! There were some thinking that the M6 would be no more.

teezee · 06-21-2010, 10:12 AM

Looks like this could be the hardtop convertible- you can make out the cut lines on the roof, don't think these would be present on the coupe

uhn2000 · 06-21-2010, 10:35 AM

My dream car.. M6 hardtop vert.. WOW!!! Those RIMS just bring the entire shape right out.. incredible.

arisemedia · 06-21-2010, 10:36 AM

Awesome! Those brakes are meaty as hell. Digging the front turn signals too.

youyou · 06-21-2010, 10:40 AM

100% That is a Hardtop Convertible.
You can clearly see the lines on the roof...

Red Bread · 06-21-2010, 10:42 AM

There's clearly a hard B-pillar, so this is NOT a hardtop convertible. Of course that means the coupe will have weird cut lines in the roof, but this is not a convertible.

SlammedM6 · 06-21-2010, 10:51 AM

There is a hard B Pillar, so I can't decide what this is. I have to say, they do a very good job of confusing us. Because the hard B Pillar tells me that there is no way this is a convertible, and then the cut lines in the roof tells me this is def a convertible, because there is no way the coupe will have those cut lines.

Red Bread · 06-21-2010, 10:58 AM

It also looks like the shadowline trim is uninterrupted. I'd guess the cutlines are either further camouflage or some sort of glass panel roof. The placement of the rear cutline, above the b-pillar almost makes it look like it could be a targa roof, but it appears to actually be forward of the b-pillar in direct profile.

mtechnik3 · 06-21-2010, 11:06 AM

I have a feeling this will be a very beautiful BMW. Nice muscular stance and good proportions.

pilot_bro2003 · 06-21-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DASHOCKER

Insane! There were some thinking that the M6 would be no more.

Yeah I thought I read that BMW was scrapping the M6 for a "supercar". If this is true it is indeed good news!

npd2983 · 06-21-2010, 11:56 AM

Looks like it will have two giant moonroofs - basically an all glass roof. Maybe that accounts for the interruptions in the trim and the presence of hard B pillars??

I still think this car is ridiculously hyooj!!

BMW needs to make a small, tossable, hi-torque diesel with an electric assist motor in it to stamp out the turbo lag.

Cheers!

P4335i · 06-21-2010, 11:59 AM

Can't wait to see how this turns out.

Jblack4083 · 06-21-2010, 12:12 PM

Theres a good chance those lines on the roof are from the camo panels they've put on the roof.

It's probably not a hardtop vert due to the fact that theres no real separation between the windshield frame and the roof.

Aquillar · 06-21-2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Theres a good chance those lines on the roof are from the camo panels they've put on the roof.

It's probably not a hardtop vert due to the fact that theres no real separation between the windshield frame and the roof.

The A-pillar appears to be covered to too....and the side window liner strip appears to be loose/out of place, perhaps also to cover up the sectional roof....

Guys, I think we're dealing with a hard top convertible here

(I've been giggling like a little school girl for the last 45 minutes....I've been waiting for this day for 4 or 5 years now)

06-21-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,911 iTrader: (0)	2011/2012 M6 coupe (hardtop cabrio?) caught testing for the first time! We bring you the world's first peek at the upcoming F12 M6 coupe (or perhaps hardtop convertible)! The telltale sign here are the quad exhausts, huge brakes, and cross-drilled rotors. This prototype wears camoflage body panels and the front bumper is that from the standard F12/F13 6-series that we've seen. However, the wheels appear to be upgraded 19" versions with some beautiful high concavity. The F12 M6 will share the same engine as the upcoming F10 M5 - the turbocharged 8 cylinder motor from the X5 and X6 M (the BMW S63 engine, a 4.4L twin turbo, twin scroll, direct injection), expected to come in at the 585-600hp mark. These pics clearly debunk an earlier rumor that the M6 would be scrapped in favor of a V8 sports car drawing cues from BMW’s Vision Efficient Dynamics concept. Be sure to follow our complete 6-series Coverage and M6 Coverage __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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06-21-2010, 09:49 AM	#5
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06-21-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
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06-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#9
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06-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#10
teezee Freude am Fahren Drives: E89 Z4, E46 325iT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Here,There and Everywhere Posts: 332 iTrader: (0)	Looks like this could be the hardtop convertible- you can make out the cut lines on the roof, don't think these would be present on the coupe __________________ 2011 E89 Z4 (Euro Delivery, Performance Center redelivery) 2003 E46 325i Touring

06-21-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
sortwo Enlisted Member Drives: Subaru Impreza 1.5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Novi Sad Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	well the brakes are big...

06-21-2010, 09:44 AM	#3
m///power4999 New Member Drives: Black E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slowakia Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	and the front bumper? some will be given as part of the bumper and mirrors on the car gradually

06-21-2010, 10:07 AM	#8
michal12 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 330d M sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CZ Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	So we are back to 6 series badge with this? There was time when the 4 door Grand Coupe concept was supposed to be the next 6 series...

06-21-2010, 10:35 AM	#11
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,299 iTrader: (0)	My dream car.. M6 hardtop vert.. WOW!!! Those RIMS just bring the entire shape right out.. incredible. __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

06-21-2010, 10:36 AM	#12
arisemedia New Member Drives: 2009 Blue Water Metallic 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 24 iTrader: (1)	Awesome! Those brakes are meaty as hell. Digging the front turn signals too.

06-21-2010, 10:40 AM	#13
youyou Colonel Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,410 iTrader: (0)	100% That is a Hardtop Convertible. You can clearly see the lines on the roof... __________________ Retired-1996 Porsche C4S Polar Silver Retired-2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cab Basalt Black Retired - 2010 S5 Cabriolet Ibis White Retired - 2008 M3 E93 Alpine White Retired - 2007 335 E92 Alpine White

06-21-2010, 10:42 AM	#14
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,918 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	There's clearly a hard B-pillar, so this is NOT a hardtop convertible. Of course that means the coupe will have weird cut lines in the roof, but this is not a convertible.

06-21-2010, 10:51 AM	#15
SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,923 iTrader: (2)	There is a hard B Pillar, so I can't decide what this is. I have to say, they do a very good job of confusing us. Because the hard B Pillar tells me that there is no way this is a convertible, and then the cut lines in the roof tells me this is def a convertible, because there is no way the coupe will have those cut lines. __________________

06-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#16
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,918 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	It also looks like the shadowline trim is uninterrupted. I'd guess the cutlines are either further camouflage or some sort of glass panel roof. The placement of the rear cutline, above the b-pillar almost makes it look like it could be a targa roof, but it appears to actually be forward of the b-pillar in direct profile.

06-21-2010, 11:06 AM	#17
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	I have a feeling this will be a very beautiful BMW. Nice muscular stance and good proportions. __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

06-21-2010, 11:56 AM	#19
npd2983 Private Drives: '10 128i MT; '09 335d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, Ala. Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it will have two giant moonroofs - basically an all glass roof. Maybe that accounts for the interruptions in the trim and the presence of hard B pillars?? I still think this car is ridiculously hyooj!! BMW needs to make a small, tossable, hi-torque diesel with an electric assist motor in it to stamp out the turbo lag. Cheers!

06-21-2010, 11:59 AM	#20
P4335i Private First Class Drives: 2010 Msport 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coast Posts: 158 iTrader: (2)	Can't wait to see how this turns out.

06-21-2010, 12:12 PM	#21
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	Theres a good chance those lines on the roof are from the camo panels they've put on the roof. It's probably not a hardtop vert due to the fact that theres no real separation between the windshield frame and the roof.

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