Andy_Bangle Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) BMW first showed us its new M6 Gran Coupe in December and now the sportiest version of the 6 series is having its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show together with one of its main rivals in the segment, the new Audi RS7 Sportback. The M treatment brings a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 churning out a peak output of 552hp (560PS) between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 501 lb-ft (680Nm) between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. Coincidentally or not, these figures are almost identical to those of Ingolstadt's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 at 552hp (560PS) and 516 lb-ft (700Nm) available constantly from 1,750 to 5,500 rpm. A standard seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission drives the sport sedan's rear tires, with BMW quoting a 0-60mph (96km/h) time of 4.1 seconds, or 0.2 seconds slower than the Audi, and an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h). Can't wait to see the first track face off between this car and the RS7 with The Stig or Tiff behind the wheel Edited January 15, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Jesus. I can't imagine trying to get the power down in that thing! I have enough trouble with my sooty version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks too similar to a five series saloon to my mind. Shame as the three door six series is a good looker IMHO (for a Beemer that it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 PS Wasn't on TSN much last year. It's bloody quiet these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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