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In September 1983, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW presented the top model from the Motorsport GmbH division, the M635 CSi. The car had an E24 body and a powerful high-speed 6-cylinder M88 / 3 engine with a volume of 3453 cm³ with a capacity of 286 hp, which allowed speeds up to 255 km / h. The car accelerated from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. Initially, this power unit was equipped with the M1 sports car. Of course, some changes had to be made to the motor, for example, they worked on the cooling and lubrication systems. All coolant paths as well as intakeThe manifold was redesigned to accommodate the engine at a 30-degree slope in the M635 CSi's engine compartment, as opposed to the M1, where the power unit was located vertically. The dry sump lubrication system used on the M1 has been replaced with the conventional dry sump lubrication system found on the standard 635 CSi.

Externally, the model M635 CSi practically did not differ from the standard 635 CSi. The front spoiler was slightly lower and the fender arches were slightly wider. The exterior is complemented by 16-inch collapsible BBS wheels and a slightly modified front skirt with a ribbed hem at the bottom. Also, Artoit note the small aerodynamic fender on the driver's wiper. A three-spoke sports steering wheel came standard, but Recaro sports seats were optional.

The front brakes feature oversized (300mm x 30mm) ventilated discs with 4-piston ATE calipers. The rear brakes were essentially the same as the standard 635 CSi, but the calipers had pistons increased by 2mm. The suspension was fitted with 10mm lower and 15% stiffer springs, accompanied by specially developed Bilstein gas shock absorbers on allfour wheels. Also, more powerful stabilizers were installed on the car.

Since 1987, the M635 CSi began to be supplied to the United States, where it received a short designation - M6. The engine on the M6 was equipped with a catalytic converter and had a reduced compression ratio, resulting in only 256 horsepower. Simultaneously with the start of deliveries to the American market, the index of the M88 engine was replaced by S38, highlighting with the letter S the power unit belonging to the developments of the BMW Motorsport GmbH division.

In April 1989 from the assembly line withpassed the last M635 CSi (M6) of the first generation.

After a long hiatus, in 2005, the M6 returned. The second generation of the coupe with all its appearance emphasizes belonging to the tribe of supercars. The exterior has similarities to the 6-series. But the "emku" is distinguished by enlarged air intakes, other side mirrors, a modified shape of the front sidewalls and twin muffler pipes at the rear. The supercar essence of the model is best shown by huge 19-inch wheels that can accommodate ventilated brake discs with a diameter of: 348m in front and 345 - behind. There are 4 unique exterior colors available for the M6: Indianapolis Red, Sepang Bronze, Interlagos Blue and Silverstone.

The salon greets with sports leather seats with lumbar support and electric adjustments. The luxurious leather upholstery of the dashboard is successfully combined with the carbon fiber inserts. The ceiling is covered in dark suede, as well as the unchanged iDrive with a large LCD display and controller. On the lower steering wheel spoke, on the sills, on the tachometer dial, and even on the platformto rest the left leg, the M logo flaunts.

When designing the car, BMW specialists fought overweight. Body parts are made of lightweight materials. The doors are made of aluminum, the front fenders are made of plastic and the roof is made of carbon. Carbon is very expensive, but it is stronger and almost half the weight of aluminum. As a result, the M6 weighs just 1,710 kg.

The model was equipped with a powerful five-liter aluminum-silicon V10 engine, developing 507 hp. at 7750 rpm. From 0 to 100 km / h, the car accelerates in 4.6 seconds. Speedometer marked up to 330 km / h and demShows the true potential of the M6, although the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. It is noteworthy that this power unit is one of the most complex in its electronics. The MS S65 engine control unit consists of three 32-bit processors that coordinate more than 200 million operations per second, processing data from 50 sources.

The center console of the BMW M6 has a Power button. By default, the P400 setting is enabled, in which the engine does not run at full power, but uses only 400 hp. If the button is pressedand Power, the setting is changed to P500 and all 507 hp are used.

The BMW M6 is equipped with a third-generation 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) transmission with Drivelogic, which offers a choice of 11 operating modes. Six of these options are for mechanical mode and five for "automatic".

The suspension is based on the "standard" geometry of the BMW 645Ci. The double spring cross member of the front axle, as well as the rear axle, is made entirely of aluminum. Electronic stiffness control is offered as standardshock absorbers (Electronic Damper Control). The driver of the BMW M6 has the option of choosing one of the suspension settings - Comfort, Normal or Sport - at will.

In 2012, a year after the premiere of the new BMW 6-series, the German automaker officially presented the "charged" version of the "six" with the M badge, both in the Coupe (F12) and open Convertible (F13) bodies. Compared to the previous generation, this has grown significantly in size. BMW Coupe F13 is 4898 mm long, 1899 mm wide and 1374 mm high, against 4871 mm, 1855 mm and 1372 mm beforewedges E63. The F12 convertible also became slightly larger than its predecessor, but slightly undershot in height: 4898 mm in length, 1899 mm in width, 1368 mm, height compared to 4871 mm, 1855 mm and 1377 mm.

The new car inherited from the usual sixth series coupe a stylish and elegant, one might even say - exquisite design. Unless, aerodynamic details were added to it, which made the car look even more aggressive. The dominant air intakes, a modified radiator grille, on which the nameplate flaunts, contribute to the creation of a dynamic appearanceto the M6, new bumpers, flared wheel arches, air vents in the front fenders and four sports exhaust pipes.

The base is equipped with 19-inch rims “shod” in tires measuring 265 / 40R19 at the front and 295 / 35R19 at the rear. 20-inch wheels are optionally available. Powerful carbon-ceramic brakes can also be ordered with the latter.

The new salon is quite luxurious. Almost all interior elements are dressed in natural leather. Sports seats have been specially developed for the new M6. In andTerrier is dominated by elements of carbon and wood, replacing chrome and anodized elements. The interior also features a new steering wheel with paddle shifters, a redesigned dashboard and illuminated door sills. A heated steering wheel, a standard navigation system and a Bang & Olufsen audio system are available for a surcharge. In addition, the car can be equipped with a night vision system with pedestrian recognition, a lane departure warning system, a rearview camera, as well as an infotainment system with the ability toInternet access.

The car is driven by a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, which is installed on the BMW M5 2012. The engine produces 560 hp. and 680 Nm of peak torque, which is transmitted to the wheels through the seven-speed M-DCT transmission and distributed between the wheels of the rear axle using an active differential.

From zero to hundred, the new BMW M6 Coupe accelerates in 4.2 seconds, while the convertible takes 0.1 seconds longer. The maximum speed of both is electronically limited to 250 km / h, but ordering the M Driver's Package posThis will increase the top speed to 305 km / h.

Despite the fact that the old generation BMW M6 is equipped with a V10 engine, this car is 10% more powerful. BMW managed to make this car even more economical, the average consumption of a coupe in the combined cycle is 9.9 liters per hundred kilometers, and the consumption of a convertible is 10.3 liters per hundred kilometers. Last but not least, this was achieved thanks to the work to reduce the weight of vehicles. For example, the roof of the BMW M6 2012 coupe is made of carbon fiber, while the doors and bonnet are made of aluminum. Nevertheless, the mass of the coupe still remained very insidethe body weight is 1,850 kg, and the convertible equipped with a retractable composite roof is another 30 kg heavier.

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