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The last E63/E64 - own a piece of history
While exchanging emails with my contact at BMW M tonight, I proposed the wacky idea that some customer (sadly not me) arrange to have the very last V10 BMW be an M6 (rather than a 650, etc.) and that it be a very special Individual as well. So the last M6 off the production line in August would not just have the last serial number for an E63/E64 but be the ultimate M6 in this series.
My "proposal" was:
If cost was no object and I had the money to do it, I'd have you folks
build the last E63 as an M6 with the 5.5 liter engine like the one in
the 25th Anniversary M5 CSL and with the Double Clutch Transmission.
Perhaps Brilliant White paint but with the "M" stripes like the CSL M5
had. Interior in black and Mugello red (something like Khalid's M5) with
lots of carbon fiber trim inside. Overall the car would be based on the
M6 Competition Edition (or the M5 CSL)
My contact (the BMW M/Individual sales manager for the Americas) replied:
What a wonderful idea. We should indeed celebrate the very last M6 with a nice customer specification.
Unfortunately, we don't have any request so far and we are not allowed to talk to customers directly, unless the subsidiary is allowing us to do so....
However, if you spread the news and customers like you are contacting us directly, we can support requests and ease the process (usually). :-)
I think the M6 limited Competition Edition (shown on Frankfurt Motorshow; Comp. Package not available in US but the rest of the spec) is a gorgeous car and absolutely worth the badge "special". But many markets do not promote it, though, because it's a niche offer, so we talk to retailers to generate interest - which works out most of the time.
This edition (limited to 100) is ready to go, so just perfect for the run out of the V10.
So if you have deep pockets and want what is IMO sure to be a collectible car, order up the last M6 with a V-10 and see how unique they can make it for you! If anyone is seriously interested, I will be happy to put whoever in touch with the right people in Germany. You will have work with your local dealer and national distributor as well.
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2010 M6 Individual Coupe - Ontario Gold Metallic, Koa Wood Trim, Bi-Color Individual Merino Leather (Champagne & GoldBrown), Contrasting Stitching, Champagne Alcantara Headliner, Champagne Floor Mats, All U.S. options (except heated steering wheel and satellite radio).
2008 Mini Clubman Cooper S (I know you don't care about the options)
Ex: 2005 645Ci, SMG, Stratus Gray, Cream Beige, HUD, Race Mesh Grille, A.C. Schnitzer rear spoiler, European Delivery
Ex: 2002 745i, Sapphire Black, Beige, European Delivery
Ex: 2000 528i, Sahara Beige, Beige
Ex: 1975 R90S (boy I miss that bike)
Last edited by Mark Carson; 12th March 2010 at 11:04.
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