It is not very often we get to see three extraordinary sports cars riding head-to-head in a cool drive which highlights their exquisite characteristics, from head to toe. And what better way to portrait the exceptional driving capabilities and fine aerodynamics than turning against each other the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera Turbo and the Mercedes-AMG S63?

Autocar has put those three head-to-head thanks to their similarities in design, interior tweaks, advanced architecture and sheer performance under the hood. It can all be admired in the video below. Enjoy it, but not before we took a closer look at all three`s main highlights.

First off, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes fitted with the Competition Package which indicates improve boost from the start. We are looking here at a pure BMW product with an evolutionary design and advanced chassis, with a massive 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood, which produces no less than 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, being sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DCT. That allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

On the other hand, Porsche`s new Panamera Turbo is well-known for its exceptional capabilities and innovations in the engine world. The sports car comes with an upgraded 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 550 horsepower, being sent to all wheels via a high-performance ZF eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, which is magnificent.

Last but not least, the Mercedes-AMG S63 is another monster when it comes to raw power. This one here features a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, churning out 577 horsepower and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The car`s automatic transmission also sends the power to all wheels.

So, we have got the official performance figures, which place our beloved BMW M6 Gran Coupe third place. It remains to see if those official figures on paper have anything to do with what we will experience on the track. Enjoy the video!

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There are tuners worldwide that can fulfill your wildest dreams in terms of styling customizations and if you own a BMW M6, then you`ve got big chances to win the lottery.

The owner of this gorgeous BMW M6 took his ride to Permaisuri tuner, which mainly deals with wheel customizations, but if you want some extra body parts to come along, that would be just perfect.

The technicians from Permaisuri are used to customize BMW products, and the flagship M6 is one of them. This one seen here is wearing the rare Textured Gold wrap, which is extremely exotic and shapes out its overall outstanding design.

Of course, there are many who wouldn’t agree with me and would go for much larger wheels, taken from Vorsteiner or Forgiato tuners, but I personally dig for the Vossen wheels.

They are sized 21-inch and refer to the tuner`s high-forged Vossen LC-104 model, and are finished in Polished Brushed. Adding the stock aggressive look, I might find it extremely attractive and eye-catching.

There weren’t any mods added under the hood, this lad here still packing the stock 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine, developing 552 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque. The topping is electronically limited at 250 km/h.

The BMW M6 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, but can go faster, 3.9 seconds, if installed with the Competition Package which raises the car`s power to a whopping 592 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque.

If you want your M6 look like this one below, just take a closer look at the gallery and see for yourself if the Textured Gold and the Vossen wheels fit your own styling and personality.

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The California based European Auto Source tuning company is back in business with another daring project carried out on this gorgeous White Alpine BMW M6, the German flagship receiving an interesting body kit and a new set of wheels from Vorsteiner.

The model really stands out from the crowd with some body features borrowed from different tuners, like the new kidney grilles from iND, that complement the German flag striping pin with the painted reflectors, along with other features like the Vorsteiner trunk spoiler made from carbon fiber, or the carbon fiber rear diffuser.

The entire work is completed by the same Akrapovic Evolution Full Titanium exhaust system, also found on other tuned M6s.

A complete body kit would not be that complete without standout wheels. Courtesy to the same Vorsteiner, the aftermarket specialists from EAS have also wrapped this BMW M6 with the Vorsteiner V-FF 103 Flow Forged wheels, sized 21×9.5 up front and 21×11 to the rear. They are finished in Carbon Graphite and wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Tires.

Under the hood, this Alpine White BMW M6 still packs the massive 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 with 560 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, which is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

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The new BMW 650i has recently received a GT3 body treatment courtesy to the aftermarket specialists from Prior Design and M&D tuners.

In case you own a BMW 650i and want to make it look like a real M6 GT3, even if you will never get to drive it on the tracks, than you should let the joint venture aftermarket shops take care of the situation.

The two tuners have carried out an exclusive GT3 clone of the real M6 racer, this model seen here being wrapped with the massive and distinctive body style kit, with wide wheel arches, trunk spoiler lip, complemented by the 21-inch alloy wheels, finished in matte gold. The wheels are wrapped in the ultra-low profile Continental Sport Contact 5 rubbers.

Under the hood, the specialists have also decided to make it more powerful than the standard model and fitted it with a remapped ECU and a new sports exhausts system, with two 80mm diameter tips finished in black chrome.

This means that the 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine is now packing 495 horsepower and 722 Nm of torque. No performance figures nor the prices have been yet revealed.

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It is very hard to please a BMW M6 Gran Coupe owner when it comes to an aftermarket treatment and if the tuning project is not carried out accordingly, the result might be a real disaster. Some of you might think that this M6 Gran Coupe looks rather silly with the new aero kit and set of wheels from HRE Wheels.

It depends on how you look at it! The M6 Gran Coupe is already coming with a massive and very distinctive body style and if not approached correctly, it might end up looking ridiculous. And it is up to you to judge this one seen here all wrapped in the Alpine White exterior.

This model has received an interesting aero kit from Wheels Boutique tuner, with a carbon fiber front splitter, new rear spoiler and side skirts, a kidney grille finished in black, side mirrors as well as a custom rear diffuser. For a wilder engine roar, the aftermarket specialists have also installed a new exhaust system.

But perhaps the most appealing thing is the new set of wheels from HRE Wheels tuner. They are sized 21×9.5 and 21×12 front and rear and come with the Brushed Clear Center with Polished Red lips finish. The wheels are wrapped in the Continental ContiSport Contact 5P rubbers.

No news about any mods carried out under the hood, this BMW M6 Gran Coupe coming with the same 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, churning out 560 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 4.3 seconds, at a topping of 250 km/h.

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After unveileing the racer version of the BMW M6, the BMW M6 GT3, the German based carmaker has also brought the BMW M6 Competition Edition for an official unveiling at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Competition Edition is available from 17,700 euros in Germany and is coming along with the Competition Package, which adds up another 9,500 euros.

The BMW M6 Competition Edition will come with a choice of two exterior paints, the gorgeous Alpine White with the decorative bodywork stripes, and the Austin Yellow paint. Both will get the matt-black 20-inch alloy wheels in double-spoke 343 M with mixed rubbers, available at 400 euros.

Apart the two body colors, the BMW M6 Competition Edition will also feature racing body styling, like the BMW kidney grille, the mirror caps from carbon fiber, door handles and the side gills all finished in black chrome.

Inside, the M6 Competition Edition is coming with a plethora of features, some of them costing more over the initial price. We are dealing here with the multifunction seats for the front passenger, available at 1,950 euros, the smoker`s package at 50 euros, the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, which costs 1,290 euros, as well as the High-End Surround Sound System from Bang & Olufsen, thst sets you back at 4,950 euros.

Other features include the Merino full leather with contrast stitching and black color on the seats, the M6 Competition badge on the door sills, gear selector from carbon fiber, the M sports steering wheel as well as the BMW head-up display.

Moving under the hood, the BMW M6 Competition Edition is packing a higher power than the stock version, thanks to the upgraded 4.4-liter V8 petrol burner, with 600 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, and a topping of 305 km/h.

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BMW has launched a bunch of its latest flagships and now the German based carmaker has decided to switch on to the racing division, by adding the BMW M6 GTR to its BMW booth at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The racer will be part of the BMW Motorsport division and will set off for the first time at the 24-hour race at Nurburgring, next year.

But until its first race in 2016, the BMW M6 GT3 is currently available for display in Frankfurt, the model coming as the official replacer of the BMW Z4 GT3, which was pulled over in 2010. As opposed the former Z4 GT3, this particular racer comes with the latest technological and performance improvements.

The BMW Z4 GT3 is the first BMW racer to use a centrally-positioned driver`s seats, thanks to the longer wheelbase. This mod allows ”a driving feeling unparalleled on the racing scene.” The model also weighs 1,300 kg, which adds up more performance and improved handling.

Spealing about performance, the BMW Z4 GT3 will make use of an M TwinPower Turbo engine, which will eventually equip a future series production model. Rumors state that the racer would produce around 585 horsepower and would come with a more fuel efficiency.

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A different kind of BMW M6 is set to debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, starting September 13th. It is the BMW M6 Competition Package, the model featuring a lot of sporty elements and higher performance under the hood.

The more potent BMW M6 Competition Package is based on the BMW M6 Coupe and is set to come with a lot of interesting features at the body. We will thus be able to admire the exclusive design, along with the CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) components and other tweaks.

Inside, the cabin of the BMW M6 Competition Package will be more luxurious, thanks to the new leather upholstery, contrast stitching and a few more which will make it stand-out from the crowd.

Under the hood, the BMW M6 Competition Package will feature with the 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, with 600 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, and a topping of 305 km/h, thanks to the M Driver`s Package.

We do not have the performance figures nor the pricing details, but we should be able to provide you with a full inside, once it will be officially unveiled next week in Frankfurt

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The BMW M6 GT3 was already previewed in some spy shots last week, with the occasion of an event held for all racing teams at the TOTAL 24 hours of Spa.

Now, we have the confirmation that the BMW M6 GT3 will debut in a world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and will have an asking price of whopping 379,000 euros in Europe, once it will be launched on the market, at the beginning of next year.

Thus, the BMW M6 GT3 will make its racing debut at the 24 Hours Dubai or Rolex 24 Daytona, coming with an extremely aggressive and aerodynamic body style, thanks to its massive rear wing, ventilated hood, the carbon fiber front splitter and roof hatch.

The carbon fiber components will play a major role in the race car`s aerodynamics, the model now weighing just 1,300 kg and capable of reaching impressive speed and high-performance figures.

As already discussed, the BMW M6 GT3 will use a race-customized 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, developing 585 horsepower, via a six-speed sequential gearbox. The performance figures are still kept secret, BMW revealing more details on the 15th of September, when the model is expected for an official debut.

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The racing version of the M6, the GT3, was recently caught on new shots, the model being presented at the TOTAL 24 hours of Spa, with the occasion of an event held for all racing teams.

The 2016 BMW M6 GT3 is set to be unveiled on the market at the beginning of next year, the race car making its debut at the 24H Dubai or Rolex 24 Daytona.

As one might depict from the spy shots, the 2016 BMW M6 GT3 is coming with an extreme aggressive and more aerodynamic body style, which is especially set for the track, along with the massive rear wing and ventilated hood.

Other aerodynamic features include some carbon fiber parts at the front splitter as well as the roof hatch, which will allow driver escape from the car in case of a fire or accident.

All these new body parts will help the 2016 BMW M6 GT3 be more powerful, adding-up the 4.40-liter V8 engine, which is specifically modified for the track, meaning a pure 506 horsepower, hooked to a six-speed sequential gearbox, also designed for the race.

We do not know for the moment the pricing details, but we hope that the German based carmaker will add some information later on.

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