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

Jason · 03-19-2013, 11:06 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.

MEGA · 03-19-2013, 01:40 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, 01:45 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, 01:58 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, 02:43 PM

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

Diver · 03-19-2013, 02:54 PM

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

kdbryce · 03-19-2013, 03:17 PM

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

M_Power_Fan · 03-19-2013, 03:21 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, 03:22 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, 03:25 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, 03:32 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, 04:04 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, 06:03 PM

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

clbmw · 03-19-2013, 08:47 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, 09:41 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, 11:13 PM

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

Stonehands · 03-26-2013, 10:18 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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MEGA Dieseasal 210 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London 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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Ivan Ho Captain Fantastic 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: BMW E46 330ci Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong 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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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 620 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL 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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Ak3249 Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: BMW F12 M6 Cab Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The m6 doesn't have active sound only the m5 does.
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Diver Brigadier General 506 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas 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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s2kroma First Lieutenant 28 Rep 356 Posts Drives: a new car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mentor On The Lake, OH iTrader: (0)	I kinda like the Hyundai I30 there better then the M6 and it's £85k cheaper
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clbmw Major 644 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 320d M135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK 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
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rs_philly Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 335xi Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia 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, '14 MCSc British Racing Green II 05 330Ci Convertible ZHP, Imola Red (sold) 00 540 sport, Orient Blue (gone, RIP)
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gds52 Colonel 887 Rep 2,724 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Shouldn't they change the name of the show to 6th gear?
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Stonehands Private First Class 14 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA 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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