It’s been two years since a BMW M5 or M6 left an US dealership, but now the 2013 M5 and M6 want to show us that wait was worth it. BMW probably wanted to show us how kind it is and put the M6 Convertible on sale in July, but a real driver needs a roof for increased rigidity, so let’s what we’ve got here.
The bonnet of the models hides a 4.4-liter V8 that delivers 560 hp and 500 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. However, unlike in other parts of the world, if you’re from America, you can have a six-speed manual as a no-cost option.
We have to tell you that BMW has complain about going through the trouble of fitting a stick shift to the M5/M6 just for US customers, indicating that the current generation of the cars is probably the last one to come with such a goodie.
We have to tell you that BMW has complain about going through the trouble of fitting a stick shift to the M5/M6 just for US customers, indicating that the current generation of the cars is probably the last one to come with such a goodie.