So the Competition Package is Gone for 2016?

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by WELM6

So will the dealer have the vin code if the car was only built last Friday?

They should have it now

[RichardP]

Anyone care to share the first 4 of the last 7 digits of a 2016 MY M6 GC? For example D468xxx (from the last 2015 MY cars).

[WELM6]

Well the dealer has told me my vin

I have looked it up, and this is what is reported :

Vehicle information


Type code 6J92

Type M6 (EUR)

Dev. series F13 (M6)

Line 6

Body type COUPE

Steering RL

Door count 2

Engine S63T

Cubical capacity 4.40

Power 412

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour SAKHIR ORANGE METALLIC (B50)

Upholstery VOLLLEDER MERINO/SCHWARZ (X3SW)

Prod. date 0001-01-01





Order options
No. Description
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES

2NZ M LT/ALY DOUBLE SPOKE 343 M/MT

2PA LOCKING WHEEL BOLTS

2VB TYRE PRESSURE INDICATOR

319 INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

4MA M MULTIF. SEATS F. DRIVER A. PASS.

428 WARNING TRIANGLE

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

5AC AUTOM. HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONTROL

552 ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHT

6AC INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL

6AE TELESERVICES

6AK CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES

6AM REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION

6AN CONCIERGE SERVICES

6AP REMOTE SERVICES

6NS CONVENIENCE TELEPHONY WITH EXTENDED

609 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL

610 HEAD UP DISPLAY

654 DAB TUNER

688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM

698 AREA-CODE 2

7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE

7S9 CONNECTEDDRIVE SERVICES PAKET

761 INDIVIDUAL SUN PROTECTION GLAZING

8KA OELSERVICE INT. 30.000 KM/24 MONTHS

8SM VIN, VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE

8S2 CODING OF ALARM SIGNAL

8S3 AUTOMATIC LOCK WHEN DRIVING AWAY

8TF ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIANS

8TG ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

812 ENGLAND VERSION

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION

880 ENGLISH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION

9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION





Series options
No. Description
1CC AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUNCTION

1CD BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION

2MK M DCT WITH DRIVELOGIC

223 DYNAMIC DAMPER CONTROL

302 ALARM SYSTEM

4MC INTERIOR TRIM FINISHERS CARBON FIBRE

4UR AMBIENT LIGHT

423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR

430 INT/EXT RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE

488 LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

494 SEAT HEATING F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)

760 INDIVIDUAL HIGH-GLOSS SATIN CHROME

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH


so it is definitely a 2016 model and the competition pack has the code 7MA


well I hope that's the case anyway!

[WELM6]

and the 11th letter of the vin is indeed G

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Hmmmm....apparently it's BMW depriving us Americans over then.

Seems very legit. I will definitely get in contact with my CA and see what he can find out in the am. If the comp package is available, since my build is still 112, I'm going to have them cancel it and/or add it.

Thank you WELM6 the option code definitely helped.

[C5driver]

Originally Posted by WELM6

7MA COMPETITION PACKAGE

As I suspected, it's different for the UK. More than a few of us are interested in the CP specs.

Any additional details on that you're getting for 7MA (costs, power, suspension changes, etc...) would be appreciated.

[RichardP]

Current UK 7MA details :

Competition package
£ 5,500.00
- 0 to 62mph in 4.1 seconds (4.2 seconds in the M5 Saloon and M6 Convertible) - Power output increased by 15hp to 575hp (423kW) - Exclusive 20” M Double-spoke style 601 M light alloy wheels - Sport exhaust with Black Chrome exhaust tailpipes - Sport steering - Sport suspension

[WELM6]

Well without the competition pack, the upgrade from 19 to 20 inch wheels would have cost £2k so for 3k extra I get the comp pack which includes the 20 alloys.
Have stayed with the 343 alloys because they are a forged wheel and the competition alloy is a cast wheel---and I think they look better! :-)

[RichardP]

I thought all the M6 wheels were 20 inch, and 343M's a no cost option.

[brad850csi]

Richard, M6 GC's all around the world get Style 433's as standard which (I know you know this, but for the wider audience) are cast and heavy. There is typically a cost option to go to either silver or black Forged 343's. These are the lightest 20" wheels available from BMW. The 601's associated with the Comp Pack are cast and heavy.

The GC doesn't have the option for a 19" downgrade anywhere. However Coupe and Convertibles come with 19" 344's as stock. These are forged and actually lighter than the 343's - mainly as they are smaller. However they don't fit over ceramic brakes available on the M6.

All are the same sizes and offsets, 9.5" and 10.5" and 31mm and 19mm Front and Rear.


The M5 is different though, for them all wheels are 9" and 10" with 32mm and 34mm Front and Rear. Their 19" option is style 345 which I think actually looks really good!

There seems to be some confusion with M5's on 601 wheels. Some specs list them as 9.5" and 10.5" wide. Both the German website and Realoem list them at 9" and 10". The BMWUSA Ordering List has them at 9.5" and 10.5". Realoem does list what I suspect is a mistake of 9.5" and 10.5" but these are the offsets for an M6, 31mm and 19mm, I suspect it is a copy and paste mistake!

I don't really care anyway though as 601's are heavy and silly

[RichardP]

I didn't realise that 344Ms were 19, not really looked at them as they were not an option on the GC.

In the UK the 343M is a no cost option (on the GC), except in Black.

[WELM6]

The coupe comes with 19 inch alloys as standard.
The 343 alloys in 20 inch are a payable upgrade, as are the 343 alloys in black.
You get 20 inch 601 alloys standard with the comp pack, but you also have the option of 343's.
I went for the 343's as they are forged, whereas the 601's are cast.
I have had enough problems trying to get cast alloys balanced correctly in years gone by!
Tim

[tab]

My dealer tells me BMW will not sell me a Competition Package with a stick, nor will it sell me the 601s without the CP (I like the looks of the 601s). So I got a manual, no CP, 343M wheels. The order has been accepted, but I'll see if we can change to CP if they open it up between now and build date.

[WELM6]

So really, it's a bit like us in the UK not being able to buy an M6 with a manual box...
Though with respect I can't really see why anybody would want a manual box as the car is designed fot the DCT gearbox which is one of its major assets.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by WELM6

So really, it's a bit like us in the UK not being able to buy an M6 with a manual box...
Though with respect I can't really see why anybody would want a manual box as the car is designed fot the DCT gearbox which is one of its major assets.

If you ever are fortunate enough to drive one with it- you'll understand why

[kris1858]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

Hmmmm....apparently it's BMW depriving us Americans over then.

Seems very legit. I will definitely get in contact with my CA and see what he can find out in the am. If the comp package is available, since my build is still 112, I'm going to have them cancel it and/or add it.

Thank you WELM6 the option code definitely helped.

Yes, we are deprived!

Let me know if you are able to procure the CP for your '16 M6.

My CA is still trying to get the m-performance parts before the car hits the VPC!!

Hope it all works out!

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by kris1858

Yes, we are deprived!

Let me know if you are able to procure the CP for your '16 M6.

My CA is still trying to get the m-performance parts before the car hits the VPC!!

Hope it all works out!

That's REALLY weird that your CA can't find the parts.

My ca said it's simply placed with the order. There's no back order or anything. Ask him to get his GM involved because I had them add the diffuser, the spoiler, and the M performance wheel with LEDs included in my msrp with the installment being at VPC.

Also- I was told if I cancel my order and wait until week 26 (first week of July) I can add the comp package. So I told them I'd think about it and give an answer Monday.

OP- just know it is an option for manual and dct. However you'll have to wait until a later allocation to put the order in.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

That's REALLY weird that your CA can't find the parts.

My ca said it's simply placed with the order. There's no back order or anything. Ask him to get his GM involved because I had them add the diffuser, the spoiler, and the M performance wheel with LEDs included in my msrp with the installment being at VPC.

Also- I was told if I cancel my order and wait until week 26 (first week of July) I can add the comp package. So I told them I'd think about it and give an answer Monday.

OP- just know it is an option for manual and dct. However you'll have to wait until a later allocation to put the order in.

I thought you already decided not to go with CP
BTW what is M performance wheel with LED ? is it new wheel for 2016 model?

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

I thought you already decided not to go with CP
BTW what is M performance wheel with LED ? is it new wheel for 2016 model?

I had decided, but my order for some reason after going to status 150, back to 112- has stayed there for 2 weeks now so I'm starting to consider just waiting until July. As of right now- my order was re- slated to week 20, and the only thing I'm told is that all my individual options has caused the delays.

This is the M performance wheel with LEDs. Neat little toy that lights up along with the rpm revs

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

I had decided, but my order for some reason after going to status 150, back to 112- has stayed there for 2 weeks now so I'm starting to consider just waiting until July. As of right now- my order was re- slated to week 20, and the only thing I'm told is that all my individual options has caused the delays.

This is the M performance wheel with LEDs. Neat little toy that lights up along with the rpm revs

Oh steering wheel.... LOL
I thought you were talking about wheel (rim) My bad
Yeah those steering wheels are nice... not my cup of tea, but good for those cars without HUD...

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

Oh steering wheel.... LOL
I thought you were talking about wheel (rim) My bad
Yeah those steering wheels are nice... not my cup of tea, but good for those cars without HUD...

Hahah yeah, I had it on my 14 model. At first most are into the lights portion of it- but after a while, since I listen to my music pretty loud, it would help with shifting perfectly between the 6 gears, so I just got used to it.

I'm excited to see the new HUD, ambient lighting and nav screen! I still for the life of me can't tell the difference on the rear lights, but they say they are? :

[M6-Coupe]

This is the difference.
The top one is mine (2013) and the bottom one is LCI (2016)