Five-Point Inspection: 2013 BMW M6

5. Tail Happy, Torque Crazy

BMW offers an almost silly number of possible driving modes in its M models. Throttle, suspension and steering feel can be individually customized to three levels ranging from being comfort-oriented to hardcore.

You can also find your favorite configuration and assign it to one of two preset buttons on the steering wheel.

And of course, you can also defeat traction control to deliver 500 lb-ft of uncensored torque to the rear wheels. The truth is, that’s just as excessive as it sounds. But if you’re careful with all that power, a feather-light touch will deliver just a hint of oversteer.

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