Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 18 recorded runs

BMW M6 0–60 Times

The BMW M6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW M6 is the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 124.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW M6 is the 1989 BMW M6 Coupe, which took 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.06 seconds at 89.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW M6 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.32 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.60 seconds at 116.52 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.5sec 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan

Average 0–60 4.32sec Across 18 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 12.60sec @ 116.5 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 7.9sec 1989 Coupe

Across 18 verified runs, the BMW M6 ranges from 3.5 to 7.9 seconds 0–60, with a 4.32-second average.

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BMW M6 0–60 times by model year

18 tests · 8 years

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Model Year 8

2017

BMW M6 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.20 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#08

2017 BMW M6 Competition Pkg Gran Coupe Sedan

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 120.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.20 sec
Trap Speed: 120.9 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #8 of 18

2017 BMW M6 Competition Pkg Gran Coupe Sedan

2014

BMW M6 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.73 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 11.93 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#01

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan

3.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.70s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.70 sec
Trap Speed: 124.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 10 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 18

#02

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan

3.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.90s ¼ mi @ 124.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.90 sec
Trap Speed: 124.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 18

#03

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan

3.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.00s ¼ mi @ 122.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.00 sec
Trap Speed: 122.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 16.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #3 of 18

#06

2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.10 sec
Trap Speed: 120.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #6 of 18

2013

BMW M6 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.25 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#04

2013 BMW M6 Convertible

3.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 119.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.20 sec
Trap Speed: 119.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Convertible
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 18

#07

2013 BMW M6 Convertible

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 115.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.30 sec
Trap Speed: 115.2 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Convertible
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 18

#09

2013 BMW M6 Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 123.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.10 sec
Trap Speed: 123.1 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 18

#15

2013 BMW M6 Coupe

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 115.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #15 of 18

2012

BMW M6 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.33 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#10

2012 BMW M6 Convertible

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 118.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.30 sec
Trap Speed: 118.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Convertible
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 of 18

#11

2012 BMW M6 Convertible

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 117.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Convertible
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 18

#12

2012 BMW M6 Convertible

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.30 sec
Trap Speed: 117.0 mph
Engine: 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Convertible
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #12 of 18

2008

BMW M6 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 3.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 11.90 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2008 BMW M6 Dinan S3 Coupe

3.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.90s ¼ mi @ 124.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.90 sec
Trap Speed: 124.8 mph
Engine: 5.6L V10
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #5 of 18

2006

BMW M6 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.37 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.77 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#13

2006 BMW M6 Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 121.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 121.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V10
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 11 C / 17 H / 11 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #13 of 18

#14

2006 BMW M6 Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 118.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 118.1 mph
Engine: 5.0L V10
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 11 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #14 of 18

#16

2006 BMW M6 Coupe

4.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.50s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.50 sec
Trap Speed: 115.0 mph
Engine: 5.0L V10
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 11 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #16 of 18

1989

BMW M6 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.91 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.06 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#18

1989 BMW M6 Coupe

7.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.06s ¼ mi @ 89.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.91 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.06 sec
Trap Speed: 89.2 mph
Engine: 3.5L I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 9 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #18 of 18

1987

BMW M6 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 6.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#17

1987 BMW M6 Coupe

6.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

14.70s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: 3.5L I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 9 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #17 of 18

How we verify BMW M6 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW M6 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW M6 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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BMW M6 performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest BMW M6 on record is the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.70 seconds at 124.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW M6 is the 1989 BMW M6 Coupe, which takes 7.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.06 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a BMW M6 reaches 60 mph in 4.32 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.60 seconds at roughly 116.5 mph.

We have verified test data for 8 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW M6 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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