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New BMW M6 (F12/F13) and Old M6 (E63/E64) Compared
BIMMERPOST NEWS New BMW M6 (F12/F13) and Old M6 (E63/E64) Compared As with any new model release, it's very interesting to see how the new model fares against the predecessor. We were curious how the stunning all-new BMW M6 Coupe (F13) and Convertible (F12) compare to old M6 (E63/E64), so we've compiled a photo and specs comparison. Big thanks to member HKS786 who put together the comparison photos. BMW M6 Coupe
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02-13-2012, 02:38 PM | #2 |
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Was never much of a fan of the previous gen. It's nice, just not my cup of tea. The new one is downright amazing though.
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02-13-2012, 02:43 PM | #3 |
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Wow, the convertible is a lot closer in weight to the E6x than the coupe is. I suppose the chassis was more rigid to begin with, requiring less additional bracing for the vert than the old platform.
The new car looks so much more exotic to me. |
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02-13-2012, 02:59 PM | #6 |
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i like the M vent better in the old (i think the line trailing down to the bottom of the door looks heavy/droopy.
And i like the 'ducktail' spoiler of the old better where the top of the taillights arc up to the spoiler. thats better executed. The new M steering wheel looks spindly/fragile Also the wheels look a little more deep dished in the old which is nice. i dunno id say 60% better, 40% worse.
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02-13-2012, 03:23 PM | #11 |
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There's just no comparison. The previous M6 doesn't look like you want to drive it fast, just cruise along but the F12/F13? Looks like this thing is meant to be driven the hell out of it! And it it'll have a much bigger presence on the road.
1M = success/win M5 = a little early but the reviews say it'll be a success/win M6 = looks like it should Next-Gen M3 = ??? (very excited to see what the ///M division is going to do!) |
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Add in the engine fail, and you have the trifacta, fail all around BMW, thanks for killing my M6!
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02-13-2012, 03:50 PM | #14 |
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Cool game this new vs. old thing
IMO, everything other than what I am gonna write down below looks better in the new one and overall it gives an impression the old was never able to. Just the coupe I am taking into account but basically the same goes for the convertibles: Exterior: The side sills, the exterior rear mirrors, the bottom half of the rear bumper. Interior: The steering wheel, the sat nav screen area with the cap, are better executed in the old M6. And they practically have the same wheel design. It is quite impressive that despite being so different in details how they share the same silhoutte in the profile pictures. |
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02-13-2012, 03:58 PM | #15 |
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Both are great cars (with great silhoutte and profile),
and physically they are Pretty much the same cars (except for the details), but at least the new one makes it easier to look at it... way easier! (especially seeing the comparo here!) Definitely nicer looking. BMW should have release this 2nd generation as the first ... :P
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02-13-2012, 04:42 PM | #18 |
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I'm a fan of N/A engines so I kind of miss the old V10. That said, I do agree that the new one looks better, if a bit less inspiring (or divisive).
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02-13-2012, 04:44 PM | #19 |
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Soo much better than the E63! The old interior was so blahhh
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