The BMW M6

The BMW M6 is the high-performance variant of the German automaker’s full-size 6-Series Coupe. As with the last-generation model, it combines corrupting power with a coddling interior, plenty of technology features and a fun-in-the-sun convertible experience. Stylistically, the M6 builds on the standard 6-Series with a much more aggressive body kit and either 19-inch or optional 20-inch alloy wheels. Wider external air intakes and new LED corona rings and accents give it a menacing appearance, although the overall look is far more cohesive and elegant than that of the outgoing model.

M-style performance with a twist
The redesigned M6 – the third such generation to bare the nameplate – ditches the naturally aspirated V10 of the old model in favor of a new twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 that also does duty in the M5. Rated at 560 horsepower, the V8 is known to Bimmer-philes as the S63T due to its close relation to the S63 used in the X5 M and X6 M. Unlike high-revving BMW M engines of yore, the new V8 boasts its 500 lb-ft. of torque across an especially wide rev range (1,500 to 5,750 rpm).

Most believe that since Audi has stated that they will only release one RS model at a time, the Audi will be launching the RS5 in 2010 as a 2011 model. The new RS5 is set to debut at the 2009 Detroit Audo show. There is however some talk about the release of the RS5 being sooner. At this point there is no confirmation from Audi in either direction. Although much of the buzz surrounding the RS5 is speculation at this point, he general concensus is that the Audi RS5 will carry a 4.2 liter V8 engine complete with two small but highly responsive turbochargers to produce 450-480 horsepower giving it the ability to go from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The torque expectations are high, at or above 500lb ft torque. Another option which has been highly publicized in blogs across the internet is the possibility for the RS5 to get the Lamborghini V10, similar to the one in the S8.The car will be developed by Quattro (Audis in house team of engineers) on the A5 chassis and will get the same carbon ceramic brakes found in the R8, 19 inch allow wheels and modified magnetic ride dampers taken from the TT. Pricing is expected to be around BMW M3’s £50,625. 

Since this vehicle has not been officially announced, many of the specifications below are speculatory in nature based on what we know about Audi's production history as well as available engine types and indicators during interviews etc.

• Speculated Horsepower - 450 - 480
• Engine - Lamborghini's V10 or the RS4's 4.2 litre V8
• 500lb ft torque
• 0-60 4.5s