Petrol

2008 BMW M6

The 2008 BMW M6 is a sedan. It has a 5.0-litre ten-cylinder engine producing 507 hp (378 kW), with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.2 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).

2008 BMW M6
2008
Year
5,000 cc
Engine
507 hp
Power
Automatic (S7)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make BMW Model M6
Year 2008 Version / Trim BMW 2008 M6
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Silverstone II Metallic, Interlagos Blue Metallic, Indianapolis Red Metallic, Sepang Bronze Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Individual Colours available
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Transmission Automatic (S7)
Engine 5.0L 10-cyl Engine Size 5,000 cc
Power 507 hp / 378 kW Torque 520 Nm / 384 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 4.2 sec Top Speed 155 mph (249 km/h)
Fuel Economy 11 mpg city / 17 mpg hwy
Wheelbase — Kerb Weight 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS

Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 507 hp is 87% more than the average 2008 sedan (272 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 3.0 seconds quicker than average, and it is 19% heavier than the typical sedan.

2008 BMW M6Average 2008 sedansDifference
Power 507 hp 272 hp (99 cars) +87%
Torque 520 Nm 336 Nm (99 cars) +55%
0–60 mph 4.2 s 7.2 s (98 cars) -41%
Top speed 155 mph 136 mph (98 cars) +14%
Kerb weight 1,900 kg 1,602 kg (117 cars) +19%
Engine size 5,000 cc 3,309 cc (117 cars) +51%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 BMW M6.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2008 BMW M6 507 hp 4.2 s 1,900 kg
2008 Audi S8 520 hp — 2,045 kg
2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 533 hp 4.0 s 1,840 kg
2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 552 hp 5.2 s 2,550 kg
2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB 453 hp 5.4 s 2,710 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE BMW M6

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Memory Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Navigation System
Head-Up Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start