BMW Reveals Official Photos and Specs of New M6

M6 Boasts 507-HP V10 and 7-Speed SMG Transmission like M5

Sound the trumpets, roll out the red carpet - the mighty M6 is here! To the delight of performance car enthusiasts around the

To the delight of performance car enthusiasts around the world, BMW has officially released the 2005 M6. (Photo: BMW Canada)

world, BMW has officially released the 2005 M6, destined to be a 2006 model when it arrives in North America. In one fell swoop the graceful 6-Series coupe has been transformed into one of the quickest performance cars on the planet.

Like the M5 sedan that it is based on, the M6 receives BMW's finest production performance motor to date, the 507-horsepower 5.0-liter V10 with 384 lb-ft of torque.

Inspired by technology used on

The M6 receives BMW's finest production performance motor to date, the 507-horsepower 5.0-liter V10. (Photo: BMW Canada)

the BMW-powered Williams Formula One car, the M6's engine features extensive use of lightweight, exotic metals and ultra-advanced engine management systems. With Double VANOS (variable valve timing), the engine redlines at a celestial 8,250 rpm, and achieves a specific output of 101.4 horsepower per liter.

The engine's power is directed to the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential (SMG) manual gearbox that the driver can control by the shifter, or via steering wheel-mounted paddles. Like the M5, there are 11 pre-selected gear change programs, split between manual and automatic modes, which control the transmission's shift speed.