More potent 2016 BMW M6 Competition Package announced

[Jason]

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More potent BMW M6 Competition Package

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Munich. In July 2015 BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version. The new Competition Package has been developed with a keen eye on enhancing driving dynamics. It includes a power boost for the 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology (BMW M6 Coupe/BMW M6 Gran Coupe/BMW M6 Convertible: fuel consumption combined: 9.9/9.9/10.3 l/100 km [28.5/28.5/27.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 231/231/239 g/km)* of 29 kW/40 hp over the standard unit, to 441 kW/600 hp. Peak torque also rises, from 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) in standard tune to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft), and is available across an extremely wide rev band – between 1,500 and 6,000 rpm.

New personal best for the BMW M6 Coupe: 0 – 200 km/h (124 mph) in 11.8 seconds.

The three model variants impress with outstanding performance when fitted with the new optional Competition Package. For example, the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is all over in 3.9 seconds in the BMW M6 Coupe and BMW M6 Gran Coupe or 4.0 seconds in the BMW M6 Convertible. What’s more, the BMW M6 Coupe requires just 11.8 seconds to power from 0 – 200 km/h (124 mph), making it 0.6 seconds faster to the mark than with the previous version of the Competition Package (423 kW/575 hp). The top speed of all Competition models is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), but can be stoked to 305 km/h (189 mph) by specifying the optional M Driver’s Package.

The Competition Package includes various measures designed to appreciably enrich the cars’ handling. Here the same principle applies as in the development of all BMW M cars: the chassis technology is tuned precisely to the performance characteristics of the powertrain. The result is maximum performance combined with assured and precisely controllable responses at all times – even when pushing the dynamic envelope. To this end, the springs, dampers and anti-roll bars all get firmer tuning. The Active M Differential on the final drive works with its own control unit to further improve traction, allowing the driver to accelerate even more dynamically out of tight corners, for example. The steering with M-specific Servotronic function has more direct mapping while the M Dynamic Mode of the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system is focused even more intently on delivering sporty handling.

Externally, the BMW M6 Competition models make hearts beat faster with exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels (double-spoke 601M, bi-colour) and mixed tyres, plus black chrome twin tailpipes for the sports exhaust system.

The BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with Competition Package will be available from July 2015.

New BMW M6 Competition Package

[M6-Coupe]

[C5driver]

Originally Posted by Jason

0.6 seconds faster to the mark than with the previous version of the Competition Package

Glad I didn't wait.

Originally Posted by Jason

the springs, dampers and anti-roll bars all get firmer tuning.

So firmer than the already firm Sport +?

Originally Posted by Jason

Externally, the BMW M6 Competition models make hearts beat faster with exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels (double-spoke 601M, bi-colour) and mixed tyres, plus black chrome twin tailpipes for the sports exhaust system.

Changed from the 343. My heart didn't beat faster.

Originally Posted by Jason

Competition Package will be available from July 2015.

Glad I didn't wait.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Glad I didn't wait either!

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by C5driver

Glad I didn't wait.

So firmer than the already firm Sport +?

Changed from the 343. My heart didn't beat faster.

Glad I didn't wait.

[Diver]

Awesome.

[HolyChitMeng]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

Glad I didn't wait either!

wait i don't understand, wouldn't you want to wait so that you would be able to get this revised package? or am i missing the bigger picture

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

wait i don't understand, wouldn't you want to wait so that you would be able to get this revised package? or am i missing the bigger picture

Nah, these are numbers easily achievable with a simple tune saving you literally thousands

My 2016 m6s purpose is to be my daily driver. Nothing more, nothing less.

[HolyChitMeng]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

Nah, these are numbers easily achievable with a simple tune saving you literally thousands

My 2016 m6s purpose is to be my daily driver. Nothing more, nothing less.

ah i understand, makes perfect sense

[Phatcat]

Wonder if the M5 will also get the same treatment.....

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

ah i understand, makes perfect sense

Yeah, the modified steering/suspension is already firm enough, so that point truly comes down to personal preference.

My 2014 had comp package and I test drove one without it before placing my order for the 16, and preferred the non comp steering.

There's no right or wrong here, just personal preference

[NickRac]

Optional AWD please.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by NickRac

Optional AWD please.

wow... makes you wonder.... 515+ lb-ft of torque available at 1500rpm.. OMG

[MCarsFan]

600hp..fantastic.I suspect this is a reaction to the new GTS and increasing competition for this class..what I cannot understand is why BMW USA doesn't allow the M Drivers Package here.

Both Mercedes and Audi have allowed higher top speed cars (RS7 and E63-S for example) into the U.S.

Just remove the top speed limiter!

[Doctor///M]

Revised competition package??? And I thought a single year run of the F80 M3 pre-LCI was ridiculous...

[Hedoniste]

700NM from 1500 to 6000

[PARTS@STBMW]

[MCarsFan]

Originally Posted by Doctor///M

Revised competition package??? And I thought a single year run of the F80 M3 pre-LCI was ridiculous...

Next gen.. I wait until the last year to buy.. it seems..or I feel like I missed out on the ultimate package...

[johndeere]

Originally Posted by MrSugarSkulls

Nah, these are numbers easily achievable with a simple tune saving you literally thousands

My 2016 m6s purpose is to be my daily driver. Nothing more, nothing less.

But a simple tune on the new comp package will achieve even higher numbers than a simple tune on the old comp package.

A simple tune on a simple tune on a simple tune.

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by 3magine

But a simple tune on the new comp package will achieve even higher numbers than a simple tune on the old comp package.

A simple tune on a simple tune on a simple tune.

I understand your logic- but to us who own an m6 and don't track the car- it doesn't make a difference in city life.

[infamousq]

Ehh I'm happy with my Comp M5

[PawnStar]

Glad I waited, my heart beats faster...I wonder if I wait until the revised revised comp pkg, how much faster my heart will beat...in fact, by 2018 I'll probably have an arithmia...