2014 BMW M6 Competition Package (7MA) Undergoes Testing Ahead of Release

Jason · 05-01-2013, 08:24 AM

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2014 BMW M6 Competition Package Undergoes Testing Ahead of Release

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Like the M5, the M6 is also expected to receive a Competition Package for the 2014 model and we have spied it being evaluated on the Nurburgring. The M6 Competition Package should receive the same features and upgrades as the M5, which are currently expected to be:

• Package Code: 7MA
• HP increase (approximately 15-20hp)
• Top speed increase
• M Carbon Ceramic Brakes
• Sport suspension
• Sport exhaust with black tips
• Enhanced steering
• 20" competition wheels
• Carbon fiber trunk spoiler (seen on M6 only)
• Rumored to be priced in Europe at € 9800EUR (M5) and € 12000EUR (M6)

Seen on this M6 Competition Package prototype are the Competition Package's M carbon ceramic brakes, unique 20" wheels, and sport suspension. The sport exhaust system (or just the black tips) does not appear to be fitted on this prototype, but we have previously seen it on the M5 Competition prototype.

Look for official details of the M5/M6 Competition Package to be potentially revealed at the M Festival, which begins on May 18 at the Nurburgring.

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Vervain · 05-01-2013, 10:59 AM

Not fond of those wheels and the car NEEDS a high-gloss shadow line window trim..

GOLFFRR · 05-01-2013, 11:04 AM

I kinda of like the wheels I'm sure they are pretty light and also show off those sexy brakes

Turkish Pickle · 05-01-2013, 11:14 AM

they shoulda offered those rims in the first place imo, looks delicious!

phoenixbmwlife · 05-01-2013, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Not fond of those wheels and the car NEEDS a high-gloss shadow line window trim..

I agree with you on both points, but I think in some parts of the world they like the chrome-line trim

nlpamg · 05-01-2013, 12:10 PM

Agreed that it needs shadowline. However, I hope the carbon brakes are not standard for the Comp. Package. I would be open to getting the Comp. Package but without the carbon brakes...

strati1 · 05-01-2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Not fond of those wheels and the car NEEDS a high-gloss shadow line window trim..

Those wheels have to go, and I didn't even know that they put chrome window trim on M models except for the ones in Saudi.

SedateMe · 05-01-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

Not fond of those wheels and the car NEEDS a high-gloss shadow line window trim..

Yes to both.

I hope they look better in their proper finish... erm this isn't the production finish on the wheels is it??

aajami · 05-01-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Not fond of those wheels and the car NEEDS a high-gloss shadow line window trim..

Agreed.

InTheNightKitchen · 05-01-2013, 01:10 PM

Hmmm, everyone over on the M5 side seemed to love the wheels but hated the idea of the comp pack. Go-figure!

m630 · 05-01-2013, 01:19 PM

This is a pathetic offering from BMW and M, and basically destroys the history of these cars. Now an M is not really the top performer, you have to have an M M performance car to be top dog. It's absolutely ridiculous that BMW has chosen this money grabbing solution for what was once an aspirational marque, they're just like mb or Audi or anyone else that had always aspired to be an ///M. I'm glad I had the last of the true Ms, it's all marketing madness now, and they can keep it

AlpWhite11 · 05-01-2013, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m630

This is a pathetic offering from BMW and M, and basically destroys the history of these cars. Now an M is not really the top performer, you have to have an M M performance car to be top dog. It's absolutely ridiculous that BMW has chosen this money grabbing solution for what was once an aspirational marque, they're just like mb or Audi or anyone else that had always aspired to be an ///M. I'm glad I had the last of the true Ms, it's all marketing madness now, and they can keep it

It's a competition package just like they've always offered for the M3. Only difference is this one has more upgrades (power, brakes).

shivaswrath · 05-01-2013, 01:52 PM

The rims are very Bentley...I like 'em!

mkoesel · 05-01-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nlpamg

However, I hope the carbon brakes are not standard for the Comp. Package. I would be open to getting the Comp. Package but without the carbon brakes...

I suspect that the brakes will not be a compulsory part of the package, but will be offered as enhancement that makes the best of it. Perhaps, for example, the top speed increase will require the CCB. It also possible that ordering the package will make the brakes slightly cheaper than ordering them alone.

And keep in mind that the contents of this package may vary by region.

kdbryce · 05-01-2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m630

This is a pathetic offering from BMW and M, and basically destroys the history of these cars. Now an M is not really the top performer, you have to have an M M performance car to be top dog. It's absolutely ridiculous that BMW has chosen this money grabbing solution for what was once an aspirational marque, they're just like mb or Audi or anyone else that had always aspired to be an ///M. I'm glad I had the last of the true Ms, it's all marketing madness now, and they can keep it

+1

This competition pack should just be standard on the next model year. Maybe with the brakes as an option

bimmerjph · 05-01-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m630

This is a pathetic offering from BMW and M, and basically destroys the history of these cars. Now an M is not really the top performer, you have to have an M M performance car to be top dog. It's absolutely ridiculous that BMW has chosen this money grabbing solution for what was once an aspirational marque, they're just like mb or Audi or anyone else that had always aspired to be an ///M. I'm glad I had the last of the true Ms, it's all marketing madness now, and they can keep it

This.

What BMW needs to do is bring back the L badging. Make those the fast comfortable cars. The take M back to what it used to be.

BMWDavid · 05-01-2013, 03:37 PM

The original Competition Package for the M3 was on the e46. The first month of production for the US was December 2004 (MY2005). It included:

Y-Spoke 19" wheels
a lower suspension compared to the stock M3 by 0.6"
Cross-drilled rotors
a less intrusive DSC programming with activation button on the steering wheel
more direct steering ratio (14.5:1 compared to 15.4:1) looks minor on paper but it really made a difference
Exclusive aluminum trim
Alcantara steering wheel
Introduction of Interlagos Blue only available on ZCP

Not bad for $4k!
I ordered mine in January and was at the Performance Center picking it up in March 05. A///Mazing!

Bubajay · 05-01-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m630

This is a pathetic offering from BMW and M, and basically destroys the history of these cars. Now an M is not really the top performer, you have to have an M M performance car to be top dog. It's absolutely ridiculous that BMW has chosen this money grabbing solution for what was once an aspirational marque, they're just like mb or Audi or anyone else that had always aspired to be an ///M. I'm glad I had the last of the true Ms, it's all marketing madness now, and they can keep it

Chill out, it is just a package, not an edition. M3s always get them, it is great that they are offering them on higher up M variants.

EDIT: Although, I don't understand the power increase. That should be standard on the car, with the comp package upgrading the rest (exhaust, wheels, brakes etc...)

luvthestck · 05-01-2013, 05:38 PM

ugh those wheels

GT1281 · 05-01-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlpamg

Agreed that it needs shadowline. However, I hope the carbon brakes are not standard for the Comp. Package. I would be open to getting the Comp. Package but without the carbon brakes...

I agree with your point about the ceramic brakes. Not everyone is going to want to have that option let alone pay for the cost of replacement when the time comes.

SW19 · 05-01-2013, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDavid

The original Competition Package for the M3 was on the e46. The first month of production for the US was December 2004 (MY2005). It included:

Y-Spoke 19" wheels
a lower suspension compared to the stock M3 by 0.6"
Cross-drilled rotors
a less intrusive DSC programming with activation button on the steering wheel
more direct steering ratio (14.5:1 compared to 15.4:1) looks minor on paper but it really made a difference
Exclusive aluminum trim
Alcantara steering wheel
Introduction of Interlagos Blue only available on ZCP

Not bad for $4k!
I ordered mine in January and was at the Performance Center picking it up in March 05. A///Mazing!

"US Spec M3's built from 12/04 to end of production had the same springs, dampers, and swaybars. ZCP and non-ZCP."

Ali.K_BMW · 05-01-2013, 06:49 PM

nice!! looks mean

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