2007 BMW M6 Review

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2007 BMW M6 - Ride and Handling

Handling
While the M6 won’t be mistaken for a small, light sports car, it still handles decently in slow, tight situations. Expect the traction control to step in often. But it really shines when the road opens up some and speeds are higher. There are several adjustments, including electronic damping control and stability control. With stability control at its next to lowest setting, the system didn’t engage during high-speed cornering. Immense disc brakes are capable of serious but stable stopping power. A large race track is the place to find the limits; suffice to say the M6 performs very well.

Fun to Drive
Exhilarating performance is always fun, and the M6 has plenty. It’s not like a small, nimble sports car, but that’s not what we expected. It is a very capable GT luxury coupe. The complexity of it will fascinate some and frustrate others, but it’s part of what allows some aggressive, no-compromise settings. BMW hosts an advanced driving class for M buyers at its track in North Carolina, and it’s essential for a car like this despite all of the safety features. If there’s one thing that might cut the fun factor it’s the poor fuel economy: We averaged 11.5 mpg.