The BMW E63 M6—a car that often gets fairly labeled as one of the ugliest BMWs ever made. Yes, I said it. But for Nuno, the M6 is more than just an acquired taste; it’s a car that holds a special place in his heart. So, when the opportunity arose, he went ahead and bought another one.
Now, BMW never officially made a Clubsport version of the M6. Sure, they offered the Competition, but nothing track-focused like the M4 GTS. That left us with an open question: What if we made one ourselves?
So, we did—or at least, we tried. And we did it in 24 hours. Well, almost.
The Idea: M4 GTS vibes in an M6 Body
With Nuno’s newly purchased V10-powered M6, we had a bold plan. We've spent plenty of time with an M4 GTS, the hardcore track weapon BMW put out, and we’ve done countless laps in it.
We know how well it’s dialed in. But could we transfer that same magic to the heavier M6? Could we turn this grand tourer into a track monster in the span of a single weekend?
The clock started ticking on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2 PM. The entire team was ready.
As soon as the M6 hit the ramp, the parts were laid out, and—most importantly—the food was cooking. The challenge was set.
The team wasted no time, working non-stop through the night. Everyone pitched in, taking turns grabbing a quick nap—except for George, who somehow managed to sleep a solid seven hours.
The GT3 Car Parts Raid: A Twist In The Tale
Here’s where things got interesting. We’ve got an M6 GT3 race car in the stable, and it didn’t take long for it to become a donor vehicle.
Nuno, ever the opportunist, "borrowed" the Nitron suspension from the GT3, replacing our original plan to use Yellow Speed coilovers.
But as we quickly learned, setting up a road car and a full-blown race car are worlds apart. The aggressive camber and stiff setup of the GT3 just didn’t translate to the street—lesson learned.
The Result: Close But No Clubsport
The clock struck 2 PM on Sunday, October 20, and... the car wasn’t quite finished. We had come close—so close—but fell just shy of our self-imposed deadline. Sure, the M6 had most of the parts bolted on, but there were still a few final touches left to make it track-ready.
Even though we technically "failed" our 24-hour challenge, we couldn’t help but be proud of how far we had come. The transformation from luxury grand tourer to track-oriented Clubsport was well underway, even if it took a little longer than expected.
What's Next?
The M6 Clubsport project is far from over. We’ll dial in the suspension, fine-tune the setup, and take it out on the track soon enough.
Stay tuned as we push this build to the finish line. In the meantime, you can watch the whole build process on our YouTube channel here (LINK).
Because in the end, it’s not about how fast we can do it—it’s about making it right.
And if we can take one thing from this experience, it's this: even the “ugliest” BMW can be transformed into something truly beautiful.