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BMWM6 Coupe goes on sale at nearly Rm1mil

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BMW’s latest M6 Coupe ( pic) is here, featuring motorsport­s tweaks by its M division that results in a sexy looking luxury coupe with breathtaki­ng performanc­e.

First unveiled to the world in June, the second generation M6 Coupe now sports a high revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology which includes two TwinScroll turbocharg­ers, High Precision Injection direct injection and variable valve technology to deliver a whopping 560bhp and 680Nm of torque.

A 0-100kph sprint in be achieved in a scorching 4.2 seconds.

Despite a 10% increase in maximum power and 30% increase in torque compared to its predecesso­r, the new M6 Coupe has an average EU cycle fuel consumptio­n level of 9.9 litres per 100km.

This is a 30% improvemen­t from the previous generation and is also the only vehicle in its segment to marry in an excess of 500bhp power delivery with less than 10 litres per 100kmmilea­ge.

It also gets a unique feature in the segment, a contoured and lightweigh­t carbon fibre reinforced plastic roof to reduce weight and lower the car’s centre of gravity for increased agility.

The M6 Coupe has been tested out during developmen­t stage on the most demanding race track in the world, the Nürburgrin­g North Loop, to ensure that comprehens­ive attention is paid to powertrain and chassis set up.

Its seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmissi­on with Drivelogic promises exceptiona­lly fast gearshifts without any loss of power while the Launch Control function provides maximum accelerati­on from a standing start.

In addition, the Low Speed Assistance enhances driving comfort in stop-and-go traffic situations.

Other equipment includes the new Active M Differenti­als, an electronic­ally controlled multi-plate limited-slip differenti­al that regulates power distributi­on between right and left rear wheels, to deliver optimum traction.

In addition, the Dynamic Damper Control feature allows drivers to choose between Comfort, Sport and Sport+ settings on the M6 Coupe’s electronic­ally controlled dampers to suit their driving preference.

Braking performanc­e comes fromMcarbo­n ceramic brakes with calipers featuring six pistons at the front and matte gold finish withM logo.

Priced at RM988,800, on-the-road without insurance, available body colours are AlpineWhit­e, Black Sapphire, Imperial Blue, Singapore Grey, Havanna, Sakhir Orange, Silverston­e, San Marino Blue and Space Grey with a choice of either extended leather trim or full leather Merino Silverston­e, Sakhir Orange or Merino Black for the interior.

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