Ugly plain ugly, BMW needs to fire their entire design department for exterior and interior. Audi shows how exterior design is done look at the e-Tron GT or RS eTron GT, they look gorgeous, Mercedes Benz with the EQS while exterior is questionable, the interior design, it is fantastic, BMW these days has neither.
@@humphrey09applebee61 Look up ANY pre-Bangle photoshoot of the BMWs. All look beautiful. No wonder they managed to combine art with their cars on special events, heck, even Warhol. Even some matured Bangle flame surfaces are cool, like the 5. And I understand why there was a heavy competition between the German big 3. But Jebus, the new BMWs look VULGAR as eff. It really is like the 2023 Velma spin-off of Scooby Doo. Vulgar. Try doing Warhol on that.
All because of Chinese market, they like that vulgar, showy exterior. It's a shame that more models can't have design like M5's which are badass. Also electric mercedes lineup looks like blob fish 🐟
E38 7 series, E39 M5 and E46 M3 are my top 3 of the best looking BMW's that they've created early 2000s was a golden age for BMW design unlike to with there XM,ix,1 series, M3/M4 🤢 the only good thing about the new ones is the performance and luxury and that's about it
That’s gotta be the most beautiful bmw I’ve seen. The proportionate grille, the headlights, the wide fenders 👌🏿. Nothing overly aggressive, overly styled, or overly done. That’s some top tier stuff right there.
This car is not just one of the prettiest BMW's ever made, but one of the best looking and sexiest cars ever. And thanks to this episode, i want one so badly. It has stolen the show of the Nissan and the Bentley.
What i love about them is I rarely see them. Its allways the new x5 or x6 which are both gorgeous. Alot of m3’s on the road. So naturally the brilliance of a 6 series or M6 is very overlooked. I have a 645ci and 325i life's good. And both are broken down atm 😂😂😂
I have a 640d GC and I have always wanted one. I thought I would only have it a year or so but it looks so so awesome and is outrageously comfortable and powerful for a daily it’s not going anywhere!!
The F06, despite being completely based on the F10, is so much better looking it’s ridiculous. A sexy car through and through, and much better looking than its successor the G16/F93
I wanted an M6 Grand Coupe for the longest time, but when I finally bought an M6, I ended up going for the 2dr coupe. I know I’m in the minority on this but I just feel the 2dr has more presence - it’s also much rarer. I still get thumbs up driving my 2016 model in 2023.
I don't think your in the minority the 2 door has more presence. I think its just that for a 4 door it looks so much better and sportier than other 4 doors do.
Nah, my money is on either the CTS-V3 “Pedestal Edition” or the new Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Perfectly proportioned, manual transmission, and a bulletproof/instantaneous/supercharged LT4 V8. The tire size even starts with a “3” like God intended. What more could you want? 🤤
Fell in love with this car from this episode and convinced the fam to buy one. Have never regretted it and the styling is timeless. Best looking bimmer ever.
For some reason the Gran Coupe is so much more enjoyable to drive than the F10 it’s based on, the suspension and steering feel better. Also one of the best designs from that generation of bimmers.
BMW Japan handed me the keys to that exact same car for a couple of weeks when it first came out here and it was love at first sight. Then I got to drive it... and thrash it... and sleep in it. And fall in love with it. And then my heart was broken when I had to give the big badass brute of a girl back to the suits. One of BMW's best ever cars.
1:30 "Monaco to Munich Mile Muncher": that might be an allusion to the catalog for the E39 model, which had a photo essay "story" about the Prince of Bavaria driving down to Monaco to show the Prince of Monaco his new E39. As the text talked about the car, the photos showed prince leaving his castle, jetting down the Autobahn and Autostrada.
I bought a 640d (IMO a little more elegant, little less muscular) and I've not gone a day in 2 months of ownership without going outside to look at it. They're absolutely stunning cars.
I think this is one of the most underrated yet one of the most beautiful BMWs ever made. Admittedly, wasn't a huge fan right out of the gate (I preferred the Coupe) but MY GOD I fell in love with it so quickly! Then I saw one in real life in San Marino Blue and was instantly sold. Coincidentally, that was not too long after this episode had come out, which I also think is one of the best TG episodes (post-2010 at least). In my 'money no object dream car garage', I will have one of these. There won't be any Chirons or Koenigseggs but there will be an M6 Gran Coupe. P.S. - I think the scene order could've been better, with the car intro played first and then the following scenes played chronologically after. And I think the brake test and the full drag scene could've also been included in this. But a great, short and sweet highlight nonetheless!
@@gixxerstig I think he means since bmw hp figures are underrated, factory crank hp stats are actually what the car is putting to the wheels because crank hp is much higher than usually stated
Great looking car, but also the one where BMW’s naming conventions finally and irreversibly descended into chaos, and I’ll just never quite LOVE it for that reason.
I have the 2013 640i gran coupe m-sport. This car is so incredible beautiful, elegant, fast and fun to drive. Every time i drive i see turning heads outside. There is no other car at this moment that i want for 30K. The m6 is even more awesome i agree.
I have this car at 70k miles. I'm gonna hold on to it as long as I can. My gran coupe competition w carbon fiber roof. I daily drive my lucid so I don't put miles on it.
@@alisaleh1000 ended up getting an f90 m5 comp 2020 my friend has a 2023 m3 comp xdrive and i have drove it alot and im still happy i went with f90 m5 besides i have a fully decked out n54 135i...
One of the most sexy BMW's ever made. One of the most fantastic episodes of TopGear ever aired. The editing is out of this world 🙌
Top three for me.
I agree, I had one and it was amazing, beyond any BMW of its moment
It's not as disgusting as the newer ones with those awful grills but still not as beautiful as an E46 Coupe
To compensate for all that sexyness they made the XM.
@@PutsOnSneakers but it just is better looking than an e46
Man, that BMW is gorgeous! Honestly, all BMW sedans and coupes from around that time were great but that was just spectacular!
The touring models are also great! Especially E39!
It's incredible to see how far bmws design department has fallen since designing this car
Ugly plain ugly, BMW needs to fire their entire design department for exterior and interior. Audi shows how exterior design is done look at the e-Tron GT or RS eTron GT, they look gorgeous, Mercedes Benz with the EQS while exterior is questionable, the interior design, it is fantastic, BMW these days has neither.
Not to mention this sure as hell is not a Coupe, Grand or not.
@@humphrey09applebee61 Look up ANY pre-Bangle photoshoot of the BMWs. All look beautiful. No wonder they managed to combine art with their cars on special events, heck, even Warhol. Even some matured Bangle flame surfaces are cool, like the 5. And I understand why there was a heavy competition between the German big 3.
But Jebus, the new BMWs look VULGAR as eff. It really is like the 2023 Velma spin-off of Scooby Doo. Vulgar. Try doing Warhol on that.
All because of Chinese market, they like that vulgar, showy exterior. It's a shame that more models can't have design like M5's which are badass. Also electric mercedes lineup looks like blob fish 🐟
Saw one in the flesh today and now I want one! Beautiful
The M6 Gran Coupe is one of BMW's best looking car
Doesn't beat the E38 7 series though
E38 7 series, E39 M5 and E46 M3 are my top 3 of the best looking BMW's that they've created early 2000s was a golden age for BMW design unlike to with there XM,ix,1 series, M3/M4 🤢 the only good thing about the new ones is the performance and luxury and that's about it
E46's are fugly
It's one of best looking cars of any brand
This era of BMW was epic-looking. This, the M4, M3 and M2 were incredible pieces of aggressive German design. Shame how shit they've gotten nowadays.
"I've got the Datsun" 😂😂 the level of disrespect in that statement
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
it is just a crappy datsun
datsun probably has a better track record than nissan at this point tbh
That’s gotta be the most beautiful bmw I’ve seen. The proportionate grille, the headlights, the wide fenders 👌🏿. Nothing overly aggressive, overly styled, or overly done. That’s some top tier stuff right there.
This car is not just one of the prettiest BMW's ever made, but one of the best looking and sexiest cars ever. And thanks to this episode, i want one so badly. It has stolen the show of the Nissan and the Bentley.
What i love about them is I rarely see them. Its allways the new x5 or x6 which are both gorgeous. Alot of m3’s on the road. So naturally the brilliance of a 6 series or M6 is very overlooked. I have a 645ci and 325i life's good. And both are broken down atm 😂😂😂
I got one and I am not joking you it is seriously fast. Over 100mph it's torque is lethal
In my opinion the BMW M6 Gran Coupe is the most beautiful BMW ever made.
I saw an 850 CiA in metallic orange the other day and it was great.
That would have been my thought as well an old 850 pop up headlights. Alot come to mind but m6 convertible is my favorite.
E39 m5 is better looking
Had this exact model for about 7 years. Great reliable and fast car. Loved it. Zero issues and classic bmw looks
I have a 640d GC and I have always wanted one. I thought I would only have it a year or so but it looks so so awesome and is outrageously comfortable and powerful for a daily it’s not going anywhere!!
The F06, despite being completely based on the F10, is so much better looking it’s ridiculous.
A sexy car through and through, and much better looking than its successor the G16/F93
I wanted an M6 Grand Coupe for the longest time, but when I finally bought an M6, I ended up going for the 2dr coupe. I know I’m in the minority on this but I just feel the 2dr has more presence - it’s also much rarer. I still get thumbs up driving my 2016 model in 2023.
Ofc coupé over gc. I have 650i coupe. What a good car. Gives me everything i need from the car. No need to look for something else
I almost bought a 2014 m6. But 90k miles is a ticking bomb, any problem with yours so far?
@@jaymay7242 Mine’s been solid so far (knock on wood), then again I bought mine with only 16,000 miles on it, and it’s now at about 40,000.
I don't think your in the minority the 2 door has more presence. I think its just that for a 4 door it looks so much better and sportier than other 4 doors do.
This 6 series is most beautiful sedan ever made
nah that would be the the CLS the car where BMW took the inspiration of
Nah, my money is on either the CTS-V3 “Pedestal Edition” or the new Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Perfectly proportioned, manual transmission, and a bulletproof/instantaneous/supercharged LT4 V8. The tire size even starts with a “3” like God intended.
What more could you want? 🤤
Agreed! I rebuilt mine an when you disable all the things oh baby 🥺🥹🥹. Especially in the rainy (less wear more spin) streets of LA sublime drive times
I do like it but I prefer the E39 M5
Mark V Quattroporte
The M6 gran coupe looks absolutely incredible. BMW will never be about to top that look ever again.
Fell in love with this car from this episode and convinced the fam to buy one. Have never regretted it and the styling is timeless. Best looking bimmer ever.
For some reason the Gran Coupe is so much more enjoyable to drive than the F10 it’s based on, the suspension and steering feel better. Also one of the best designs from that generation of bimmers.
The M6 will forever be one of the most underrated cars
Everything about it is perfect
Is the succesor the M8 ?
Basically yes
BMW Japan handed me the keys to that exact same car for a couple of weeks when it first came out here and it was love at first sight. Then I got to drive it... and thrash it... and sleep in it. And fall in love with it.
And then my heart was broken when I had to give the big badass brute of a girl back to the suits. One of BMW's best ever cars.
we don't care, this video is not about you
@@slowery43that comment isn’t about you either
@@slowery43 cry more
1:30 "Monaco to Munich Mile Muncher": that might be an allusion to the catalog for the E39 model, which had a photo essay "story" about the Prince of Bavaria driving down to Monaco to show the Prince of Monaco his new E39. As the text talked about the car, the photos showed prince leaving his castle, jetting down the Autobahn and Autostrada.
" I've got the Dutsun" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Datsun
I once rented a 2015 M6 Competition for a weekend and it's possibly the best car I've ever driven. It was 3 years ago and I still think about it.
deserves way more love, what an amazing looking car. the lines omg
I bought a 640d (IMO a little more elegant, little less muscular) and I've not gone a day in 2 months of ownership without going outside to look at it. They're absolutely stunning cars.
Oh look. A high powered BMW DOESN'T need a huge, ugly grill. ;)
They used the battlefield 3 theme at 1:35 XD
That M6 sounds so good
One of my favorite specials. Beautiful car
I have the exact same rims on my 3 series as Jeremy's M6, one of the best rim choices they are a treat to look at.
My favorite rims probably the ones on my E39 M5, haven't liked any of the M rims since
1:40 did top gear just use the battlefield theme?
yup, from bf3
@@SomeUnremarkableGuy
Glad Someone Else remembered it as well 😃
James in the quickest car 😭😭😭
still lost
@@lol6434 Captain Slow. Or as the Italians call him Mr. Slowly
not a t all
The gtr has less Hp than the bmw and weighs more lol
@@sav7123 don’t know about weight but it’s awd so it should be able to create a decent size lead maybe the M6 reels it in at the end
The song at the end is the magnificent "Always On" by Death From Above 1979.
You know when the BMW gets traction it's game over
I rented this thing for a day.....and developed depression when i had to return it.
I have M6 gran coupe and I love it to death.
we don't care this isn't about you patting yourself on your back
Fantastic M6!
Love how JC calls it a Datsun lol
Coolest bmw of all time
Getting one in a couple of months. Very excited.
I always wanted one of those m5/m6 with the v10, a loud exhaust & a tunnel
This is a tt V8
That V10 that those M5s had in the 2000s is one of the most glorious sounds ever.
@@williamfischer3990 e60 its called the e60 generation my guy
The grand coupe M6 amazing with they didn’t discontinue it
They didn’t. they just replaced the 6 with an 8
@@gixxerstig the M6 looks better than the M8, in my opinion.
@@MCorrigan definitely agree
Love my m6 … best car ever
I love mr clarkson and love even more what he said about Princess Pinocchio Duchess of Lies
I've got a black 640d Gran Coupe . . . a car I never knew I wanted . . now the only car I'll ever need
i have a 4 series with the same rims. gorgeous.
1:36 Did they just use a snippet of the Battlefield 3 theme when showing off the interior?
I think this is one of the most underrated yet one of the most beautiful BMWs ever made. Admittedly, wasn't a huge fan right out of the gate (I preferred the Coupe) but MY GOD I fell in love with it so quickly! Then I saw one in real life in San Marino Blue and was instantly sold. Coincidentally, that was not too long after this episode had come out, which I also think is one of the best TG episodes (post-2010 at least). In my 'money no object dream car garage', I will have one of these. There won't be any Chirons or Koenigseggs but there will be an M6 Gran Coupe.
P.S. - I think the scene order could've been better, with the car intro played first and then the following scenes played chronologically after. And I think the brake test and the full drag scene could've also been included in this. But a great, short and sweet highlight nonetheless!
Thanks for the feedback I’ll keep that in mind next time a make a video like this. Let me know what else you want to see
That was a proper car design unlike today’s 6 series
What a machine you are is something I always say when I drive my 135i. BMW's are just something else! Regardless of their shitty reliability.
Performance cars require performance maintenance. Besides most BMWs before 2004-5 and after 2011-12 are decently reliable.
the new bmw are pretty reliables
Same here 335i
My z3 is reliable
135i are shite. Bad engine and slow
3:29 4 wheel drive is for the weak" Clarkson 😂😂 👍👌👏
😂😂
He's not wrong
@@Tony11442 thats the rant of someone who hates losing :p
1:36 battlefield 4 theme?
Gonna get one soon
bmws make those hp numbers to the wheels very underrated
Factory hp numbers are power to the crank not wheels
@@gixxerstig I think he means since bmw hp figures are underrated, factory crank hp stats are actually what the car is putting to the wheels because crank hp is much higher than usually stated
Great looking car, but also the one where BMW’s naming conventions finally and irreversibly descended into chaos, and I’ll just never quite LOVE it for that reason.
That m6 is like a deagle so slick n powerful
James may was buffering 😂
My favourite M BMW ever
I have the 2013 640i gran coupe m-sport. This car is so incredible beautiful, elegant, fast and fun to drive. Every time i drive i see turning heads outside. There is no other car at this moment that i want for 30K. The m6 is even more awesome i agree.
M6! I drove before, rocket! Awesome!
1:36 battlefield 3 😍😍😍🔥
appreciate the death from above 1979 soundtrack
I still have mine today, couldn't sell it when the time came to do it and now I'm stuck with it for good :)
Man, I wish I have your problem haha
how'd they go from this to the G series bimmers??
I must say it makes me smile 😊
Back when Top Gear was good.
Were they all stock????
I'm guessing that James doesn't have a turbo on the GT-R lol
such an underrated car....
The GTR finished last?
Good to hear Kasabian as a bgm haha
I have a stage 2 M6 Gran Coupe. Best car I've ever owned for the money. Very reliable vs the old v10's.
What's your average fuel consumption if I may ask? And driving on the highway?
@@nab5018 10 city. 17 highway. Mostly highway. You can get 22 mpg with an “eco” tune though
@@kodiak7964 thank you very much for your answer!
@@nab5018 Absolutely my friend. If you need anymore info let me know.
@@kodiak7964 maintainance cost per year?
"4-wheel-drive is for the weak"😂
Why did he short shifted in 3rd gear?
He made me fall in love with this car and even more with bmw
It's got FOUR DOORS FFS!
Love my f13 m6 comp
Best model..I have one 640d M pachet 2012..and i think I Will Still keep it 15 years for now..
I have this car at 70k miles. I'm gonna hold on to it as long as I can. My gran coupe competition w carbon fiber roof. I daily drive my lucid so I don't put miles on it.
Was this the same sound editor for Fast and Furious?
Very nice Sedan!
Best BMW ever !!
Oh Lord, M6 Gran Coupe I want her back. Amen!
Anyone have the link to the full episode, also did they change the wheels for the hill climb?
www.reddit.com/r/TopGear/comments/hxufw8/lots_of_people_looking_for_top_gear_seasons_122/
What engine is on the 6 series ?
S63tu (4.4L twin turbo V8)
Better looking than M5
Jesus Christ it’s Jason Bourne!!
I’ll take the Bentley . Looks fantastic in yellow.
Now imagine if he revved to 7k during the race instead of the auto shifting at 5k
Still have my 2018 Alpina b6 with only 31,550 miles.
Wish I could get one. Just a little afraid of the ol' S63 biting me with its hilariously high number of problems... BUT IT LOOKS SO GOOD
Get a 2015 and up and maintain it correctly. You'll be fine
@@shanefowler9443what’s wrong with the 2014?
@@shanefowler9443 i bought one lol. F10 M5
i had a 640i gran coupe m sport totalled a week ago now either gonna get a g80 m3 or f90 m5. but yet the f06 to
me still looks better than any bmw.
I'm sorry to hear that, I would go for the M3 if you don't have a big family
@@alisaleh1000 ended up getting an f90 m5 comp 2020 my friend has a 2023 m3 comp xdrive and i have drove it alot and im still happy i went with f90 m5 besides i have a fully decked out n54 135i...
1:36 Battlefield 3 theme lol
The M6 "coupe" looks like a damn updated e60.
I drove a M850 Gran Coupe on the Nordschleife!
Good luck QLD 👍👍👍
Looks more beautiful the older it gets
"I've got the datsun"
It drives unbelievable trust me
Nice!
what episode is it
In the description
The gtr coming dead last, Japan's fasters supercar losing to two limos.
1:37 battlefield 3 soundtrack