2006 BMW M6 Cabrio (E64) 5.0L V10 6MT RWD (507 HP)

Vehicle Overview

For years and years, BMW fans asked the German car maker to bring back the 6 Series, whose production was stopped in 1989.

In 2003 it returned and, in 2005 it was unleashed with a mighty V10 engine in the form of the M6.

The first generation of the 6 Series didn’t have an M6. It had an M635 CSI, which was almost the same thing. But the first, true, M6 was introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It was more than an upgraded version of a 6 Series. It was almost a completely different car. One year later, the M6 was offered as a convertible as well.

The E64 M6 convertible was the first of its kind in the BMW lineup. A soft-top Granturismo vehicle that could roll nice and quiet despite its big engine, or fast and loud with the throttle planted. The triple-layer soft-top ensured a rigid-top like ride experience, with thick insulation. With the roof up, the car featured almost the same silhouette as the coupe version.

Inside, the M6 was available in a 2+2 configuration. The front bucket-seats featured high bolstering to keep the occupants in place while hard cornering. The leather upholstery was carefully crafted to enhance the luxury. The M6 was supposed to be more of a GT than a sports car, but it managed to be more on the performance side.

The technology inside was at the top level. It started with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 engine mated to a 7-speed SMG (single-clutch automated gearbox) fitted as standard in Europe. A 6-speed manual was available in the U.S. The suspension was stiffened to cope with the high-performance engine.