2015 Tokyo Motor Show: BMW M6 Upgraded Competition Package

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

F0x - 7 series/5GT
F1x - 5/6 series/X5/X6
F2x - 2 series/X3/X4
F3x - 3/4 series
F4x - X1
F5x - Mini
F8x - M

They still haven't used the F6x, F7x or F9x numbers, but perhaps the jump to G-series signifies a change in electronics and technologies as well so they wanted to differentiate from the F-series.

M is not just F8x... M5/M6 have the same chassis code of regular 5/6 (F06/F10/F12/F13)

[TheBingoBalls]

For those interested, you will have to find the numerous old threads on this. The reason why The M3/M4 got the F80/F82 chassis codes instead of using the F30/F32 is because the chassis is a lot different than the base models. (lightweight/aluminum/carbon fibre vs. steel frame). This is why the M5 and M6 use the F10 and F12/F13 codes, the chassis itself isn't that much different from my understanding. The frame is still more/less the same as the 5er and 6er but the suspension is tuned for a M car.

[mkoesel]

The reason BMW is now incrementing the letter code for each new generation of cars is because, with so many models now, and with each form factor getting a unique number, there aren't enough numbers to fit two generations comfortably within the range of two digit numeric codes (00-99).

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

For those interested, you will have to find the numerous old threads on this. The reason why The M3/M4 got the F80/F82 chassis codes instead of using the F30/F32 is because the chassis is a lot different than the base models. (lightweight/aluminum/carbon fibre vs. steel frame). This is why the M5 and M6 use the F10 and F12/F13 codes, the chassis itself isn't that much different from my understanding. The frame is still more/less the same as the 5er and 6er but the suspension is tuned for a M car.

That's not it. The X5M is the F85, the X6M is the F86, and the M2 is the F87. None of those have any more chassis differences as compared to their series counterpart than an M5/M6 does vs. a 5/6 Series. For that matter the M3/M4 chassis differences this generation are not significantly different from last generation either. This, however, looks set to change with the next generation M vehicles that will be based on the new CLAR matrix.

The reason the F1x (and F06) Ms don't have a unique chassis code is simply because they started development before the change in nomenclature to use F8x for all M vehicles.

It will be interesting to see what they do next generation because it is very possible there will be more than ten distinct M products. Had the M5/M6 used the F8x codes this generation, they would have had just enough: F06, F10, F12, F13, F80, F82, F83, F85, F86, F87 - that's ten (assuming no F88 M2 convertible forthcoming). However, UKL vehicles will remain Fxx even for the coming generation starting with the 1 Series, so it may be that the UKL M vehicles also use Fxx (perhaps with their own range - F6x or F7x?). That being said, even as the M2 will move to UKL, there could be X3M and X4M which will be CLAR obviously so they may still need more than ten for M on that platform. Also possible are 3GT, 4GC, 5GT M products, not to mention tourings, sports cars or super cars if you dare to dream.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

The reason BMW is now incrementing the letter code for each new generation of cars is because, with so many models now, and with each form factor getting a unique number, there aren't enough numbers to fit two generations comfortably within the range of two digit numeric codes (00-99).



That's not it. The X5M is the F85, the X6M is the F86, and the M2 is the F87. None of those have any more chassis differences as compared to their series counterpart than an M5/M6 does vs. a 5/6 Series. For that matter the M3/M4 chassis differences this generation are not significantly different from last generation either. This, however, looks set to change with the next generation M vehicles that will be based on the new CLAR matrix.

The reason the F1x (and F06) Ms don't have a unique chassis code is simply because they started development before the change in nomenclature to use F8x for all M vehicles.

It will be interesting to see what they do next generation because it is very possible there will be more than ten distinct M products. Had the M5/M6 used the F8x codes this generation, they would have had just enough: F06, F10, F12, F13, F80, F82, F83, F85, F86, F87 - that's ten (assuming no F88 M2 convertible forthcoming). However, UKL vehicles will remain Fxx even for the coming generation starting with the 1 Series, so it may be that the UKL M vehicles also use Fxx (perhaps with their own range - F6x or F7x?). That being said, even as the M2 will move to UKL, there could be X3M and X4M which will be CLAR obviously so they may still need more than ten for M on that platform. Also possible are 3GT, 4GC, 5GT M products, not to mention tourings, sports cars or super cars if you dare to dream.

Thanks for the clarification mkoesel. There were a lot of posts indicating what I said in my original posts but according to you, it seems like the new nomenclature is just a new change that will happen going forward based on the BMW moving to a shared platform.

[CARTOON]

Anyone know the name of the silver on the top 6er posted by the OP?

[HappyMan]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

For those interested, you will have to find the numerous old threads on this. The reason why The M3/M4 got the F80/F82 chassis codes instead of using the F30/F32 is because the chassis is a lot different than the base models. (lightweight/aluminum/carbon fibre vs. steel frame). This is why the M5 and M6 use the F10 and F12/F13 codes, the chassis itself isn't that much different from my understanding. The frame is still more/less the same as the 5er and 6er but the suspension is tuned for a M car.

X5M & X6M chassis almost identical to normal x5 and x6 but they go as f15 and f85 for x5 and x5m

[Saphirschwarz]

Originally Posted by dbworld4k

*Gran Coupe, goddamnit.

My neighbor in TO had one in Liquid Silver with the Amaro/Platinum two tone full leather interior and CCBs. That paintwork is insane. The car looks permanently dripping with clear coat, I love it.

Horrible pic:

What a nasty tease.... Now we need a FULL COVER on your neighbour's car inside and outside on the frontpage ASAP !!!!!!

[dbworld4k]

Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

What a nasty tease.... Now we need a FULL COVER on your neighbour's car inside and outside on the frontpage ASAP !!!!!!

Lol I'll try and do a photoshoot in the spring! His M cars have always been badass.