2012 BMW M6

With the new 6-Series Gran Coupe, the revised 6-Series Coupe and Convertible, and now the 2012 M6, BMW's 6-Series range is approaching the model proliferation of the 3-Series. In this case, that's a very good thing. First, lets hit the vitals: power comes from a 7,200-rpm redline, 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 rated at 560 horsepower from 5,750-7,000 rpm and 500 pound-feet of torque from 1,500-5,750 rpm. The power band is therefore three times as wide as the former V-10 engine, according to BMW. The transmission is a seven-speed M-DCT dual clutch unit sending power to the rear wheels. An Active M...