Unique Cars Australia – September 2019

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any motoring enthusiast’s eye! Its street
appeal nowadays was evident during
the comparison test – a real head turner
that’s for sure.
The interior is nice and has that
typical feel and high quality finish you
would expect of a BMW of that era. Just
like the M6, it’s all very functional and
luxurious for its time. This car would
appeal to the diehard sports car fan who
wants something with an edgy finish

M6: This ticked a box off my bucket list
of cars to drive, and it didn’t disappoint
at all! During the performance test it
performed brilliantly and would give
some of today’s cars a real run for their
money.
The effortless power this sports car
produces is amazing to say the least. The
torque and usable power is exceptional

and it’s all under your right foot when

you need it. It’s not neck-breaking by any

stretch but it produces enough to get the

rear wheels chirping.

Oh, and that engine note is something

else. It could be heard for miles when

it was opened full throttle during the

hill climb and when heel/toeing during

the downshifts it gives a nice crack and

burble.

Considering the size and weight of this

car, its handling was on point and direct.

During the performance test, at times

the rear end had the tendency to want

to step out, but was very predictable all

the same.

This car was a particular standout

during the hillclimb challenge when that

beautiful power plant coupled with its

handling characteristics certainly rose

to the top. There was some play in the

steering wheel, but like the CSI when the

steering rack was engaged it certainly

pointed the car where it needed to go.

The braking surprised me on this car

and performed better than I expected.

Once again it pulled up no problems at

all and not once during the performance

tests did any brake fade or a long pedal

come into play. The M6 offered a nice

consistent brake pedal that had a nice

feel and response under my foot. This

astounded me considering the age of

this car but paid testament to the build

quality and just how advanced the BMW

brand was during the era.

The clutch and gearbox were easy to

use from the get go and very forgiving

in the way they work. The gear selection

was positive and direct. This, coupled

with that torquey motor, made it a

pleasure to drive, both during the

“THE EFFORTLESS POWER THIS

SPORTS CAR PRODUCES

IS AMAZING TO SAY THE LEAST”

PERFORMANCE TRIO

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