BMW M6 Gran Coupe (F06)

Germany accounts for 197 cars in the 600-car catalogue, and the BMW M6 Gran Coupe (F06) shows a particular interpretation of that national presence: a GT built around a V8, rear-wheel drive layout and long-distance capability. Its place in the collection is defined less by a single headline figure than by how its specification combines. The car sits in the top 45% for power, ranking 267th of 600 with 560 bhp, while its used price of £32,000 places it at rank 514 of 600, meaning it is positioned as a relatively accessible route into this level of performance.

The M6 Gran Coupe’s distinction comes from its balance of traits. Among the 600 cars, 216 use a V8 engine layout, 132 pair a V8 with RWD, and 86 are twin-turbocharged V8 cars. The BMW belongs to all three groups, creating a specific identity within the catalogue rather than relying on one isolated specification. Its 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 680 Nm of torque and sends power through the rear wheels, giving the four-door coupe the character expected of a GT while retaining a performance focus.

The numbers place it in an interesting part of the wider collection. Its 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds is faster than 254 of the 600 cars, ranking 346th overall, while its 250 km/h top speed ranks 414th. Those positions show a car that is not defined solely by outright pace, but by the relationship between power, drivetrain layout and body style. The cost per bhp figure of £57 adds another layer, showing how much performance is represented by the asking price in this catalogue.

With BMW founded in Germany in 1916, the M6 Gran Coupe also sits within a manufacturer group of 48 BMW cars represented in the collection. Its 2013 to 2018 model years place it within a defined period of the brand’s GT offering, with a 4-door coupe shape that separates it from more conventional performance categories.

For a collector building a garage from 600 choices, the M6 Gran Coupe offers a particular kind of presence. It is a German GT with a V8 heart, rear-wheel drive balance and a place among the catalogue’s twin-turbocharged V8 cars. It adds depth rather than simply adding another fast car.

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a considered choice.