The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than any BMW with the M6 badge that was first placed on a BMW back in 1987.
Like its sedan brother the M5, the new M6 models are high-performance sports cars whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of track use. At the same time, the M6 sets new benchmarks in daily driving comfort, innovative features and fuel efficiency. In order to achieve these lofty performance goals, the new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible share the most powerful engine ever fitted in a series-produced model from BMW M GmbH mated to a high-torque 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT). An innovative Active M Differential which optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels. This drivetrain, combined with extensive chassis and suspension upgrades ensure that the engine's performance can be transferred to the ground.

The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the 6 Series marketed under the BMW M sub-brand from 1983–2018 (with a break from 1990–2004).
Introduced in the coupe body style, the M6 was also built in convertible and fastback sedan ('Gran Coupe') body styles for later generations. An M6 model was built for each of the first three generations of the 6 Series.Production of the M6 ended in 2018 and it was replaced by the BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) in 2019.
The new model is based on the F12/F13/F06 6 Series, and shares its 7-speed dual clutch ("M-DCT") transmission and BMW S63 twin-turbo V8 engine with the F10 M5.

The official performance figures state the acceleration time from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 4.2 seconds for the coupe and Grand Coupe, and 4.3 seconds for the convertible.The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), or 305 km/h (190 mph) with the optional M-driver's package. The differential is an electronically-actuated ("Active M") limited slip differential.The kerb weight for the coupe is 1,925 kg (4,244 lb), the kerb weight of the convertible is 2,055 kg (4,531 lb) and the kerb weight of the Gran Coupé is 1,950 kg (4,299 lb).
The front of the car has a newly designed M kidney grille with an “M6” badge – a homage to the first generation of the M6.The lead exterior designer of the F12/F13/F06 6 Series was Nader Faghihzadeh.