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Jason · 03-19-2013, 10:06 AM

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Fifth Gear's Jason Plato Reviews 2013 M6 Convertible (F12)

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In the latest episode of Fifth Gear, Jason Plato has a go in BMW's flagship convertible - the F12 M6 Convertible, boasting 560hp / 501 lb-ft torque from its twin turbo V8 S63Tu motor, but weighting in at 4,530 pounds.

Plato praises the power delivery and sound from the new S63Tu based powertrain. He achieves 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds for the M6 convertible in his test.

Although the car weighs in at 4,530 pounds, it never feels like it to according to Plato. There's a bit of understeer in high speed cornering, but that can be somewhat alleviated by more aggressive throttle application, albeit resulting in a harsh transition from understeer to oversteer. Overall, Plato feels the M6 is a great driver's car which delivers really good fun.

The review starts at 7:07 of the episode.

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MEGA · 03-19-2013, 12:40 PM

Watched this last night and couldn't help but wonder why it wasnt the coupe they picked! Decent review though.

Ivan Ho · 03-19-2013, 12:45 PM

Probably the one of THE best convertibles currently available on the market. Great performance and to me, best looking in its class.

TK-421 · 03-19-2013, 12:58 PM

The shots of the front end make it look really, really good. And I'm surprised he didn't mention the speaker-produced noise when talking about how it sounds.

Ak3249 · 03-19-2013, 01:43 PM

The m6 doesn't have active sound only the m5 does.

Diver · 03-19-2013, 01:54 PM

Fast, luxurious, drop top, not insanely expensive, what's not to like?

kbryce · 03-19-2013, 02:17 PM

i'd honestly rather watch american top gear than fifth gear haha

M_Power_Fan · 03-19-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ak3249

The m6 doesn't have active sound only the m5 does.

really ????

M_Power_Fan · 03-19-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kbryce

i'd honestly rather watch american top gear than fifth gear haha

i have to admitt that every review of filth gear i've seen sucked

Jason · 03-19-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ak3249

The m6 doesn't have active sound only the m5 does.

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Originally Posted by M_Power_Fan

really ????

Sorry, but untrue.

The M6 also uses active sound technology.

Ak3249 · 03-19-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Sorry, but untrue.

The M6 also uses active sound technology.

I work at a BMW Service Center and was told by the Mechanic that the M6 doesn't have active sound????

Jason · 03-19-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ak3249

I work at a BMW Service Center and was told by the Mechanic that the M6 doesn't have active sound????

I don't know what the mechanic is basing his statement on, but I confirmed with a BMW official at the M6 press drives event that it does.

Many BMW models now use it (M5, M6, M135i) and I'm sure more will in the future

s2kroma · 03-19-2013, 05:03 PM

I kinda like the Hyundai I30 there better then the M6 and it's £85k cheaper

clbmw · 03-19-2013, 07:47 PM

Stunning car and clearly I'd love one active sound or not, and I wouldn't swap it for 6 x i30s... Would anyone??

Still missing a dedicated halo car and that seems all the more prominent now Audi are talking about the R10

rs_philly · 03-19-2013, 08:41 PM

Pictures don't do the front end justice, but it is a real beauty in person. I wish it had as much leg room as the 3 or the 1 series (it's less than both), but otherwise the perfect convertible.

gds52 · 03-19-2013, 10:13 PM

Shouldn't they change the name of the show to 6th gear?

Stonehands · 03-26-2013, 09:18 PM

One of the more favorable reviews and well executed. It was thrilling to see the car really put through some paces. Having driven both cab and coupe I settled on the coupe for cost but more importantly performance and feel. They do feel different albeit not much. I feel more comfortable thrashing the coupe than the cab. Seems to hold itself together more. That's the best I can come up with now. Squeaking brakes, snapping from speakers and oil pumps aside, still a great car and I love it.

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,244 iTrader: (0)	Fifth Gear's Jason Plato Reviews 2013 M6 Convertible (F12) BIMMERPOST NEWS Fifth Gear's Jason Plato Reviews 2013 M6 Convertible (F12) 16 COMMENTS Tweet In the latest episode of Fifth Gear, Jason Plato has a go in BMW's flagship convertible - the F12 M6 Convertible, boasting 560hp / 501 lb-ft torque from its twin turbo V8 S63Tu motor, but weighting in at 4,530 pounds. Plato praises the power delivery and sound from the new S63Tu based powertrain. He achieves 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds for the M6 convertible in his test. Although the car weighs in at 4,530 pounds, it never feels like it to according to Plato. There's a bit of understeer in high speed cornering, but that can be somewhat alleviated by more aggressive throttle application, albeit resulting in a harsh transition from understeer to oversteer. Overall, Plato feels the M6 is a great driver's car which delivers really good fun. The review starts at 7:07 of the episode. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Racing Day at Kyalami Circuit - F13 M6 Coupe vs GTR and Others [Video] BMW M6 Gran Coupe Mega Gallery and Videos From US Launch at COTA 2014 M6 and 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe US Price and Order Guides
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MEGA Dieseasal Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London Posts: 6,446 iTrader: (2)	Watched this last night and couldn't help but wonder why it wasnt the coupe they picked! Decent review though. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport

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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,724 iTrader: (0)	The shots of the front end make it look really, really good. And I'm surprised he didn't mention the speaker-produced noise when talking about how it sounds. __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.

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Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,057 iTrader: (0)	Fast, luxurious, drop top, not insanely expensive, what's not to like? __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

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kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,717 iTrader: (0)	i'd honestly rather watch american top gear than fifth gear haha __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - VMR VB3 - Black Kidneys - BMS Performance Intake - Muffler Delete - Cyba Scoops 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi

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Ivan Ho Captain Fantastic Drives: BMW E46 2002/3 330ci Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Probably the one of THE best convertibles currently available on the market. Great performance and to me, best looking in its class.

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Ak3249 Private First Class Drives: BMW F12 M6 Cab Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	The m6 doesn't have active sound only the m5 does.

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s2kroma Second Lieutenant Drives: '05 S2k '12 Passat '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	I kinda like the Hyundai I30 there better then the M6 and it's £85k cheaper

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clbmw Private First Class Drives: 320d & 330i (RIP 330d) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Stunning car and clearly I'd love one active sound or not, and I wouldn't swap it for 6 x i30s... Would anyone?? Still missing a dedicated halo car and that seems all the more prominent now Audi are talking about the R10

03-19-2013, 08:41 PM	#15
rs_philly Private Drives: 335xi Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	beautiful car Pictures don't do the front end justice, but it is a real beauty in person. I wish it had as much leg room as the 3 or the 1 series (it's less than both), but otherwise the perfect convertible. __________________ 08 335xi Monaco Blue 05 330Ci Convertible ZHP, Imola Red (sold) 00 540 sport, Orient Blue (gone, RIP)

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gds52 Major Drives: BMW 328i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	Shouldn't they change the name of the show to 6th gear?

03-26-2013, 09:18 PM	#17
Stonehands Private First Class Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	One of the more favorable reviews and well executed. It was thrilling to see the car really put through some paces. Having driven both cab and coupe I settled on the coupe for cost but more importantly performance and feel. They do feel different albeit not much. I feel more comfortable thrashing the coupe than the cab. Seems to hold itself together more. That's the best I can come up with now. Squeaking brakes, snapping from speakers and oil pumps aside, still a great car and I love it.

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