BMW M6 0–60 Times
The BMW M6 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production BMW M6 is the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 124.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production BMW M6 is the 1989 BMW M6 Coupe, which took 7.91 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.06 seconds at 89.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 17 verified production tests of the BMW M6, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.35 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.64 seconds at 116.03 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the BMW M6, led by the 2008 BMW M6 Dinan S3 Coupe at 3.80 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 3.50sec 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 4.35sec Across 17 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.80sec 2008 Dinan S3 Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.64sec @ 116.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.91sec 1989 Coupe
Across 17 verified production runs, the BMW M6 ranges from 3.50 to 7.91 seconds 0–60, with a 4.35-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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BMW M6 Performance Overview
BMW’s M6 performance story spans 1987 to 2017 in this dataset, across 18 verified tests, and traces a clear shift from large naturally aspirated grand touring pace to modern turbocharged super-coupe acceleration. The earliest E24 cars used the 256-hp S38B35 inline-six and posted 0-60 times from 6.1 seconds in the 1987 Coupe to 7.91 seconds in the 1989 Coupe, establishing the M6 as a high-speed six-cylinder flagship rather than an outright drag-strip car.
The E63/E64 generation from 2005 to 2010 reset the model’s pace with the 500-hp S85B50 naturally aspirated V10. A 2006 Coupe reached 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the 2008 Dinan S3 Coupe cut that to 3.8 seconds, marking the first sub-4-second result in the test set. That era bridged the M6 from its original six-cylinder format to a much higher-revving V10 configuration.
The F06/F12/F13 generation, built from 2012 to 2018 and represented here through 2017, moved to the twin-turbo S63B44T0 V8 with 560 to 600 hp. It delivered the model’s quickest figures, led by the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan’s 3.5-second 0-60 and 11.7-second quarter-mile at 124 mph. As it stands today in these results, the final-generation M6 remains the quickest and most broadly tested form of the nameplate, with gasoline power throughout and no hybrid or electric variants represented.
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BMW M6 0–60 Times by Generation: E24 to F06/F12/F13
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F06/F12/F13 | 2012–2018 | 3.91s | 3.50s — 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan | 12 | The F06/F12/F13 generation (2012–2018) averaged 3.91 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 560 to 600 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| E63/E64 | 2005–2010 | 4.37s | 4.10s — 2006 Coupe | 3 | The E63/E64 generation (2005–2010) averaged 4.37 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2006 Coupe at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 628 hp across 5.0L V10, 5.6L V10 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
| E24 | 1983–1989 | 7.01s | 6.10s — 1987 Coupe | 2 | The E24 generation (1983–1989) averaged 7.01 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1987 Coupe at 6.10 seconds. Output was 256 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations. |
F06/F12/F13 2012–2018
Avg 0–60 3.91s
Fastest 3.50s
Tests 12
2014 Gran Coupe Sedan
The F06/F12/F13 generation (2012–2018) averaged 3.91 seconds to 60 mph across 12 production tests, led by the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 560 to 600 hp across 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
E63/E64 2005–2010
Avg 0–60 4.37s
Fastest 4.10s
Tests 3
2006 Coupe
The E63/E64 generation (2005–2010) averaged 4.37 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2006 Coupe at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 500 to 628 hp across 5.0L V10, 5.6L V10 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
E24 1983–1989
Avg 0–60 7.01s
Fastest 6.10s
Tests 2
1987 Coupe
The E24 generation (1983–1989) averaged 7.01 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1987 Coupe at 6.10 seconds. Output was 256 hp across 3.5L I-6 configurations.
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BMW M6 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
17 production tests + 1 modified · 8 years ▾
2017 BMW M6
1 production run Avg 0–60 4.00 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.20 sec
Production Tests 1
#07
2017 BMW M6 Competition Pkg Gran Coupe Sedan
4.00sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 600 hp
- Torque
- 516 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,425 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 17 production runs
How we verify BMW M6 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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BMW M6 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2017 BMW M6 Competition Package Gran Coupe Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds. That test car made 600 hp and 516 lb-ft, used BMW's twin-turbo S63B44T0 V8, and sent power to the rear wheels. Its quarter-mile time is 12.2 seconds at 120.9 mph.
The quickest BMW M6 on record is the 2014 M6 Gran Coupe Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile M6, covering the distance in 11.7 seconds at 124 mph. Across all 18 verified M6 tests, that remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock BMW M6 is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan at 3.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 18 production M6 tests and no modified builds in the results, so the fastest stock and fastest overall answers are the same here.
The Gran Coupe Sedan is the quickest M6 body style overall. Across 4 tests, it averages 3.73 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 3.5 seconds. That is notably quicker than the M6 Coupe average of 5.06 seconds and the Convertible average of 3.94 seconds.
The third-generation F06/F12/F13 BMW M6, sold from 2012 to 2018, averages 3.91 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.5 seconds by the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan. Power ranges from 560 to 600 hp, and all examples here are twin-turbo gasoline models.
The second-generation E63/E64 BMW M6, built from 2005 to 2010, averages 4.23 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest recorded example is the 2008 Dinan S3 Coupe at 3.8 seconds. Power spans 500 to 628 hp, and the generation uses naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
The first-generation E24 BMW M6, sold from 1983 to 1989, averages 7.01 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest run is 6.1 seconds by a 1987 Coupe. These cars use a naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 256 hp in the recorded tests.
The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is quicker on average. Across 4 tests, the Gran Coupe Sedan averages 3.73 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the Coupe averages 5.06 seconds across 7 tests. The best Gran Coupe run is 3.5 seconds, compared with a best Coupe run of 4.0 seconds.
The BMW M6 Convertible is faster than the Coupe in the recorded runs. The Convertible averages 3.94 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests, while the Coupe averages 5.06 seconds across 7 tests. The best Convertible run is 3.8 seconds, versus 4.0 seconds for the best Coupe.
Across all 18 BMW M6 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.6 seconds at 116.5 mph. The quickest M6 quarter-mile on record is the 2014 Gran Coupe Sedan at 11.7 seconds and 124 mph. For the current-year example, the 2017 Competition Package Gran Coupe runs 12.2 seconds at 120.9 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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