What does the 2006 BMW M Coupe compete against?
The 2006 BMW M Coupe competes against a range of sports cars making between 300 and 500 horsepower and priced from the low $30,000 range to the $70,000 range. Those vehicles include the Chevrolet Corvette, Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6, Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500, Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, Nissan 350Z, and Porsche Cayman S.

Why select the 2006 BMW M Coupe over any of these competitors?
Thanks to its unique design, you won’t see yourself coming and going in the 2006 BMW M Coupe – even in places like Miami Beach and Beverly Hills. So there’s exclusivity for starters. Then there’s the driving experience, which like every BMW ever loved by an enthusiast, puts you in direct contact with the road, the mechanicals, and the thrill of going fast in a competent machine. In this crowd, only the Porsche Cayman S can deliver equal amounts of well-rounded excitement. Finally, BMW gives you free maintenance for the duration of the warranty.

What are the deal breakers when it comes to the 2006 BMW M Coupe?
Outward visibility is not good, and the shape of the 2006 BMW M Coupe’s rear window makes it hard to see if a police car is creeping up on you. The interior is tight and confining, and the seats are stiff and narrow, so long-distance driving is not recommended. Not that you could go far anyway, since the trunk is rather small despite the convenience of the hatchback.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2006 BMW M Coupe
Price of Test Vehicle: $57,595 (including $695 destination charge and $1,000 gas guzzler tax)
Engine Size and Type: 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine with variable valve timing
Engine Horsepower: 330 at 7,900 rpm
Engine Torque: 262 lb.-ft. at 4,900 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,230
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 16/24 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 16.4 mpg
Length: 161.9 inches
Width: 70.1 inches
Wheelbase: 98.3 inches
Height: 50.7 inches
Leg room: 42.0 inches
Head room: 37.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Two
Competitors: Chevrolet Corvette, Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6, Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500, Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, Nissan 350Z, Porsche Cayman S

Photos courtesy of BMW