Vilner turns BMW M6 Convertible into bespoke "Stormtrooper"
Bulgarian customiser Vilner has radically reworked a BMW M6 Convertible, creating a one-off car with a new body, unique interior and a bold identity for an Austrian client.
Vilner, the Sofia-based customiser known for its bespoke interiors, has taken a BMW M6 Convertible and rebuilt it into a car barely recognisable from the original. The project, commissioned by an Austrian customer, goes far beyond a routine tuning job and turns the M6 into a one-off machine now called the “Stormtrooper”.
The work starts with the body. Vilner has replaced the front and rear bumpers, front and rear fenders, bonnet, side skirts and boot. The front fascia is entirely new, giving the car a more aggressive and angular look than the factory M6. The fabric roof has also been modified, and the car sits on 20-inch wheels specific to this build.
Interior reimagined
Inside, Vilner has replaced the standard M6 materials with antique Nappa leather and brown Alcantara, extending to the seats, door cards and dashboard. Brown trim elements complete the new look, aiming to match the dramatic exterior. The result is a cabin that shares little with the BMW original, except for the basic architecture.
Mechanically, the car remains standard. Vilner made no changes to the 5.0-litre V10 engine or the drivetrain, which means the car retains its original 500hp output and performance characteristics. For buyers interested in power upgrades, this project is about visual and tactile transformation rather than increased speed.
Production and context
Vilner has described the Stormtrooper as a one-off, but indicated that up to 10 units could be produced if there is enough demand. The M6 build follows the company’s earlier work on a BMW 645Ci Coupe, continuing Vilner’s approach of creating highly individualised luxury vehicles for private clients.
What it means for custom car buyers
For buyers, the Stormtrooper demonstrates how far a standard production car can be taken in the hands of a specialist. While the base M6 Convertible is already a high-end grand tourer, Vilner’s work pushes it into the territory of the collector’s piece. The company’s willingness to consider a limited run will depend on whether others are prepared to commission such extensive and costly modifications.
