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Jason · 07-10-2011, 11:03 PM

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First Non-Black 2012 BMW M6 Spied

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Surprisingly, despite the slew of M6 spy photos we've brought you since the first sightings last year, not a single prototype has been in a color other than black. But, that's no longer the case as this space gray F12 M6 convertible was just spied on the streets of Munich.

The camouflage level remains the same as recent M6 convertible mules, with the front and rear fascia still mostly masked, but, as we've discussed previously -- the details on the rear bumper can be made out through the tape, and appears to follow the current M trademark design, which is similar to the rear bumper on the 1M and X3 M Sport. It is still not known if the centerpiece would be black as on the 1M or painted as on the M5.

Power will come via the S63Tu Twin Turbo 4.4L V8 that powers that F10 M5 which is good for 560HP and 501ft-lb of torque. Expect to see the car revealed in full sometime in calendar year 2012.

Be sure to follow all information on the BMW F12 M6 convertible @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/m6/f12m6/

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Wolf · 07-11-2011, 10:28 AM

I'm really loving this new 6... the M6, even with the camo still on, is great looker with the those black rims and gray paint... not feeling the rims though

desertfox73 · 07-11-2011, 10:32 AM

I am still having a hard time liking this car...I went by my local dealership this weekend and looked at a few new 6s, and am just not sold on the design - it's incredibly loooong, and a little boring to me. I also am amazed that a car that breaks the $100k barrier still has a cloth top. Seems cheap, and the "ribs" break up the sweeping lines of the car.

I know there are lovers of this car, and I'm not trying to start anything. Just adding my 2 cents.

James T. Kirk · 07-11-2011, 10:38 AM

It's a beautiful design, but just too big.

MzSpeed · 07-11-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox73

I am still having a hard time liking this car...I went by my local dealership this weekend and looked at a few new 6s, and am just not sold on the design - it's incredibly loooong, and a little boring to me. I also am amazed that a car that breaks the $100k barrier still has a cloth top. Seems cheap, and the "ribs" break up the sweeping lines of the car.

I know there are lovers of this car, and I'm not trying to start anything. Just adding my 2 cents.

I thought all expensive GT cars has a cloth top. Only car i can think of that breaks the $100k and has a hard top is the Mercedes SL.

E92Alpine328i · 07-11-2011, 12:58 PM

I wonder why the rear bumper is exactly the same as the Sport bumper

bernpep · 07-11-2011, 01:04 PM

Looks as poor as the last one. When I see a 1973 3.0cs or an 8 series I stare and say: what a fantastic design = timeless. This new 6 is just a rework of the old one. C'mon BMW I have owned your cars for the last 35 years. I want your coupes to be more personal sized, not a barge. Someone posted a photoshop rendering of the new 5 series as a coupe and it looked great. Let's get some style back into play!

Mr Gunfun · 07-11-2011, 01:26 PM

I'll be honest, if that car had an Audi or a Merc badge, I would've hated.

Mr Gunfun · 07-11-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertfox73

I am still having a hard time liking this car...I went by my local dealership this weekend and looked at a few new 6s, and am just not sold on the design - it's incredibly loooong, and a little boring to me. I also am amazed that a car that breaks the $100k barrier still has a cloth top. Seems cheap, and the "ribs" break up the sweeping lines of the car.

I know there are lovers of this car, and I'm not trying to start anything. Just adding my 2 cents.

Soft top = Classy
Hard top = Coupe-wanna-be (and heavy)

Wolf · 07-11-2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siwon66

Soft top = Classy
Hard top = Coupe-wanna-be (and heavy)

+1

uhn2000 · 07-11-2011, 05:06 PM

Side profile pic looks great.. btw this car on the road is bada$$.. !

M3 vert · 07-11-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MzSpeed

I thought all expensive GT cars has a cloth top. Only car i can think of that breaks the $100k and has a hard top is the Mercedes SL.

and the ferrari california

M3 vert · 07-11-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siwon66

Soft top = Classy
Hard top = Coupe-wanna-be (and heavy)

which is exactly why ferrari california had a hardtop

GuyOh · 07-11-2011, 05:56 PM

i cant get over how ugly the soft top is...

the coupe looks sooooooooooo much better

Mr Gunfun · 07-11-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 vert

which is exactly why ferrari california had a hardtop

It was the first retractable hardtop from Ferrari and guess what.. No one likes it.
I don't even consider that car as a "real" Ferrari anyways.
Same goes to the E93 M3, oh wait... let me take that back.

bernpep · 07-11-2011, 06:18 PM

Looks just like another chrysler sebring on the road. Boooring design!

uhn2000 · 07-11-2011, 08:09 PM

Going to look good once all the wrapping comes off

desertfox73 · 07-11-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siwon66

Soft top = Classy
Hard top = Coupe-wanna-be (and heavy)

I guess I just don't see that; a convertible Geos had a soft top, but I don't think that fact made them more classy. The soft top will also likely be noisier than a hard top, and limits the top speed below what a hard top could accomplish.

There have been a lot of classy GT cars with a hard top...the MGB-GT, by comparison (while not a $100k+ car or convertible) was absolutely classy...and a classic. Ditto for the Shelby Mustang GT. I could go on...I guess I just think a $100k car should try to set itself apart from the crowd as much as possible, and a cloth top doesn't get it done (in addition to limiting performance).

As for making the car heavier...this car is reported to pull more than 560 horsepower...560. Even if the hard top was to weigh 350 pounds, that's still less than .63 pounds (10 ounces) per horsey.

If they were concerned about weight, why not shave off about a foot of length?

d3l0n · 07-12-2011, 08:33 AM

imagine this in a "GTS" smh.. that would be incredible

dzenno · 07-13-2011, 02:53 PM

looks like a chrysler sebring from about 10 years ago

lol wtf

bavarian19 · 07-13-2011, 08:49 PM

not feeling the wheels

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07-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
desertfox73 Newbie Drives: 2010 E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	I am still having a hard time liking this car...I went by my local dealership this weekend and looked at a few new 6s, and am just not sold on the design - it's incredibly loooong, and a little boring to me. I also am amazed that a car that breaks the $100k barrier still has a cloth top. Seems cheap, and the "ribs" break up the sweeping lines of the car. I know there are lovers of this car, and I'm not trying to start anything. Just adding my 2 cents. __________________ 2010 Jet Black/Fox Red E93 M3 2008 K1200S (2-wheel)

07-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#4
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	It's a beautiful design, but just too big. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

07-11-2011, 05:06 PM	#11
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,303 iTrader: (0)	Side profile pic looks great.. btw this car on the road is bada$$.. ! __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

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GuyOh Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 AW 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 1,764 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	i cant get over how ugly the soft top is... the coupe looks sooooooooooo much better __________________

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E92Alpine328i Euro.Techniks-EAST Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 1,213 iTrader: (0)	I wonder why the rear bumper is exactly the same as the Sport bumper

07-11-2011, 01:04 PM	#7
bernpep BMWCCA member #2429 Drives: '12M.C.Blue M3, '13 911S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.E. Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Looks as poor as the last one. When I see a 1973 3.0cs or an 8 series I stare and say: what a fantastic design = timeless. This new 6 is just a rework of the old one. C'mon BMW I have owned your cars for the last 35 years. I want your coupes to be more personal sized, not a barge. Someone posted a photoshop rendering of the new 5 series as a coupe and it looked great. Let's get some style back into play!

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Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	I'll be honest, if that car had an Audi or a Merc badge, I would've hated.

07-11-2011, 06:18 PM	#16
bernpep BMWCCA member #2429 Drives: '12M.C.Blue M3, '13 911S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.E. Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Looks just like another chrysler sebring on the road. Boooring design!

07-11-2011, 08:09 PM	#17
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,303 iTrader: (0)	Going to look good once all the wrapping comes off __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

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07-13-2011, 02:53 PM	#20
dzenno Banned Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,888 iTrader: (1)	looks like a chrysler sebring from about 10 years ago lol wtf

07-13-2011, 08:49 PM	#21
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