Barely street legal, the 2010 BMW M6 is an extra strong, beefed-up transformation of the BMW 650. Available in your choice between coupe and convertible, it may be the planet's ultimate luxury sports car. With exterior styling that is simultaneously aggressive and subdued, the M6 unleashes a high level of performance that truly makes the asphalt tremble in fear.

The M6 for 2010 just loves to show off its hand-crafted 5.0L 500hp 383 lb-ft high-revving naturally aspirated V10 engine. The BMW 7-speed (SMG) Sequential Manual Gearbox with DRIVELOGIC technology requires no depression of a clutch pedal for shifting. In other words, keep your foot pegged on the accelerator even through upshifts to potentially achieve 80 millisecond shifting times. Lightweight aluminum composite engine materials, along with a carbon fiber roof, are utilized to create a ratio of one horsepower for every 8 pounds of vehicle weight. Blast off!

Suggested pricing for the M6 begins at $102,100 and climbs to $107,900. Select competition in this upscale market comes from the Audi R8, Jaguar XK, the Nissan GT-R and the amazing 6.2L 638hp version of the Chevrolet Corvette. Umm, expect your insurance premium rates to represent the bold decision to purchase any of the above.

Exterior dimensions for the 2010 M6 from BMW measure 191.8 x 73 x 54 inches (L x W x H). Its wheelbase is 109.5 inches and carries a curb weight of 3909 pounds. Convertible versions weigh in at 4398 pounds. Both trims are 2-door vehicles that offer 38 inches of headroom, 56 inches of shoulder room and 42 inches of legroom. Although standard seating for four is offered, rear passengers will be slightly more cramped. Additionally, 13.0 cubic feet of luggage capacity is presented in the trunk. Both trims are also rear wheel driven and require 20.5 feet of turning radius.

The 2010 BMW M6 arrives at dealers with EPA estimations for fuel economy reported at 11/17 mpg city/highway. Both the coupe and the convertible feature an 18.5 gallon fuel tank. The fully electronic Double VANOS system permits the high tech engine to select between valve timing options for both the intake and output camshafts. Low-to-medium torque is maximized while emissions are simultaneously minimized. The fully integrated Digital Motor Electronics (DME) system is always active providing real time engine diagnostics. And of course, there is an exhaustive list of other safety, comfort, luxury and technical features. Make no mistake about it: the new BMW M6 presses the limit of every law that dictates which vehicles are allowed to be driven on public roads. Experience the M6!