Powertrain families
S63B44T0 V8
M6 (F06/F12/F13) — Gran Coupe
2012–2018
Editorially reviewedReviewed 2026-08-10; market and model-year scope is stated in the record sources.
- Internal code
- F06
- Production
- 2012–2018
- Body style
- 4-door fastback
- Platform
- BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drive
Body variants
M6 → F06/F12/F13 → Gran Coupe
M6 F06/F12/F13: history, design and engineering
How this generation came about, what made it different and how the selected gran coupe fits into the family.
The third M6 generation expanded to three bodies: F13 Coupé, F12 Convertible and F06 Gran Coupé. All used an S63 twin-turbo V8, seven-speed M DCT and rear-wheel drive, but body structure, wheelbase, seating, luggage space and mass differ substantially.
The Competition Package evolved from an initial power increase to a later 600 PS specification with revised chassis calibration. Each phase needs dates and markets; the Gran Coupé's four-door layout does not make it an M5 and its longer wheelbase remains an M6 body record.
M6 GT3 used the road engine as a basis but is a competition car with separate weight, aerodynamics and output regulations. Regional Final Edition or cosmetic packages should not overwrite the underlying standard or Competition technical row.
2012–2018generation lifecycle
3body branches
1engine/drive families
4range designations
F06/F12/F13factory code
BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drivearchitecture
Gran Coupe: dimensions and packaging
Dimensions can change with body, market and model year, so this page keeps them tied to the exact factory branch.
Length5,011 mm
Width1,899 mm
Height1,395 mm
Wheelbase2,964 mm
Luggage460 L
Fuel tank80 L
Seats5
Doors4-door fastback
| Body | Code | Production | Doors / seats | Length | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Coupe | F06 | 2012–2018 | 4-door fastback / 5 | 5,011 mm | 460 L |
| Cabriolet | F12 | 2012–2018 | 2-door convertible / 4 | 4,898 mm | 300–350 L |
| Coupe | F13 | 2012–2018 | 2-door coupe / 4 | 4,898 mm | 460 L |
Engines and powertrains
The generation could span very different engines and drivetrains. The table keeps output, gearbox, market and production period together.
Factory modification matrix
Documented gran coupe applications; output and availability remain market- and model-year-specific.
| Model | Years | Engine | Output | Transmission | Drive | Market | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 Gran Coupé / Coupé / Cabriolet | 2012–2018 | S63B44T0 twin-turbo V8 | 560 PS / 553 hp US | 6MT US / 7DCT | RWD | Global range | The BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06 |
| M6 Competition | 2013–2018 | S63B44T0 twin-turbo V8 | 575–600 PS | 6MT US / 7DCT | RWD | Global range | The BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06 |
Factory designations
M6 Gran Coupe · M6 Cabriolet · M6 Coupe · Competition Package
High-performance powertrain
Engine, cooling, exhaust, software and transmission form a distinct M or ALPINA specification rather than an option package on the base model.
Diesel derivatives
Where diesels were offered, output, injection generation and emissions hardware are recorded market by market.
Electrification
Mild- and plug-in hybrids are separate derivatives; combustion-engine output must not be substituted for total system output.
How power reaches the road
Gearboxes, driven wheels and final-drive hardware changed with engine, market and production date.
Transmissions
Gearbox type and unit code follow engine, market and production date. Gear count alone does not identify the transmission.
Driven wheels
Catalog architecture: BMW M · longitudinal layout · rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive availability and hardware remain derivative-specific.
Final drive
Ratio, differential type and electronic control belong to the exact derivative and can differ on performance models.
What changed underneath
Suspension, brakes, safety systems and electronics evolved across the range, even when cars shared the same basic architecture.
Body-branch dimensions
- F06: 5,011 mm × 1,899 mm × 1,395 mm
- F12: 4,898 mm × 1,899 mm × 1,368 mm
- F13: 4,898 mm × 1,899 mm × 1,374 mm
Body & suspension
- Mounting points and geometry follow the body branch
- Springs and dampers follow axle load and chassis package
- Wheels and permitted loads follow the factory label
Brakes & steering
- Brake size follows engine and equipment
- Assistance type and steering ratio can change
- ABS/DSC generation follows model year
Passive safety
- Airbag count varies by market and year
- SRS parts are VIN-specific
- Structural repairs require factory procedures
Electronics
- Vehicle-bus generations changed during production
- Control-unit software levels must remain compatible
- Retrofits are recorded separately from factory equipment
How the generation evolved
The important launches, additions and updates did not always happen at the same time for every body or market.
Coupé and Convertible
F13 and F12 launched the turbocharged third generation.
Gran Coupé and Competition
The four-door F06 and first Competition Package widened the programme.
600 PS Competition phase
The updated package raised output and revised dynamic calibration.
M6 production ends
The three-body family concluded as M8 prepared to take its role.
The versions that stood apart
Performance models, option packages and regional editions may look related, but their engineering and production identity can be very different.
Gran Coupe
F06M6 F06 is a distinct F06/F12/F13 body branch. A four-door fastback combining a coupe-like roofline with easier rear access and a large tailgate or sedan-style luggage opening. Engines/drive: S63B44T0 V8.
Cabriolet
F12M6 F12 is a distinct F06/F12/F13 body branch. An open body with a folding roof and generation-specific structural reinforcement, seating and luggage packaging. Engines/drive: S63B44T0 V8.
Coupe
F13M6 F13 is a distinct F06/F12/F13 body branch. A lower-roof two-door body with longer doors and a more overtly sporting brief than the corresponding sedan. Engines/drive: S63B44T0 V8.
Inside the car
Cabin technology and standard equipment changed by country and year; a build sheet remains the best guide to one individual car.
Cabin & comfort
- Trim and seats follow option codes
- Climate systems vary by market
- Audio and navigation changed by model year
Lighting & assistance
- Lamp technology and modules follow production date
- Driver assistance cannot be inferred from buttons alone
- Regional rules affect lighting and warnings
What to check today
A practical starting point for inspecting and maintaining a car from this generation — not a diagnosis of an individual example.
Identify first
- Match VIN on body and documents
- Obtain the factory option list
- Confirm market and production date
Inspect the structure
- Check repairs and corrosion
- Assess suspension, brakes and tyres
- Compare fitted parts with factory specification
Mechanical history
- Read faults with compatible diagnostics
- Verify engine and transmission maintenance
- Separate invoices from unsupported verbal history
| Item | Interval / trigger | Catalog note |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | CBS/factory schedule; time and mileage for historic cars | Oil approval follows the exact engine and market. |
| Brake fluid | Time-based factory schedule | ABS/DSC-compatible bleeding procedure is required after hydraulic work. |
| Coolant | Factory schedule and condition | Fluid specification and bleeding method are generation-specific. |
| Transmission & final drives | Unit type and operating conditions | Use the exact approved fluid; no one interval fits every derivative. |
How to identify the exact car
The badge and registration year tell only part of the story; production date, body code, engine and factory options complete it.
- Factory body codes
- F06 — Gran Coupe; F12 — Cabriolet; F13 — Coupe
- Range designations
- M6 Gran Coupe, M6 Cabriolet, M6 Coupe, Competition Package
- Powertrain families
- S63B44T0 V8
- VIN
- Identifies model, plant and production branch and keys the parts catalog and factory equipment record.
- Production date
- More useful than first-registration year when choosing parts and locating technical revisions.
- Type code
- Refines engine, body, market and transmission combination.
- Option codes
- Confirm factory equipment; later retrofits are recorded separately.
- Unit number
- Supports engine or gearbox originality checks and component applicability.
Where the information comes from
The story is mapped through English Wikipedia and its bibliography, then important dates and technical claims are checked against BMW material.
- 01BMW M6Wikipedia contributors
Secondary F06/F12/F13 body, engine and Competition overview.
- 02The BMW M6 Gran Coupé F06BMW M
BMW M documentation for the three-body family and late Competition output.
- 03The BMW M6 Coupé F13BMW M
BMW M technical and motorsport context for F13 and M6 GT3 separation.
Notes and limitations
- Research revision dated 2026-08-10: English Wikipedia was used as a subject and bibliography map; key claims were checked against the listed primary BMW Group material.
- F06, F12 and F13 require separate body dimensions, wheelbase, mass and luggage fields.
- M6 GT3 is a competition record, not a road-car modification.
- Tree years describe the worldwide generation lifecycle; individual market dates may be narrower.
- Exact dimensions, power, weight and emissions belong at body, engine, market and model-year level.
- Known-issue guidance is editorial context and never replaces inspection of the individual vehicle.
3 primary references · market differences documentedPhotography: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons. Rights checked 2026-08-06; wikimedia commons 1,800 px derivative downloaded; local 640 px and 1,280 px avif versions created without cropping.Updated 6 August 2026