RE: New BMWs shown at Detroit
Wednesday 16th January 2013
BMW’s new M6 Gran Coupe, as well as the new 4-Series, are both being shown to the public for the first time at Detroit.
New BMWs shown at Detroit
Two new models from Munich make their public debuts
As we’ve already reported, the M6 will pack a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine with 560hp – identical to the Audi RS7 with which it’ll go head-to-head. 0-60 will come up in 4.2 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 155mph, though like the RS7, an optional package will be available to raise the top speed to 189mph. Early reports indicate that, unlike the M5, there won’t be a manual option, but you will at least be able to personalise the map of the the dual-clutch auto. The new car will go on sale in Germany in May 2013 for around the €128,800 mark.
Also being shown for the first time is BMW’s 4-Series – or, rather, the 4-Series Coupe Concept. It’s a thinly-veiled version of the production car that will replace coupe versions of the 3-Series. The motorshow lights show very clearly that the new car’s more fluid lines will differentiate it in a more obvious way than any two-door 3 that’s gone before. it’s both wider and longer than the F30 saloon, and a noticeable 67mm lower. No word yet on when the 4-Series will hit the UK’s showrooms, but we expect it to be later this year.
Discussion
Is it me. Or will we soon be looking out of a 1" high slot window on the side of cars. I know crash regs have made the door skin/frame higher. But with chopping a bit of height there doesn't appear to be much glass left.
How will one ever dive in through the window dukes of hazard style again!
How will one ever dive in through the window dukes of hazard style again!
B17NNS said:
BMW are making properly handsome cars again.
The 6GC isn't bad by modern standards, but it's still a bloated looking car by historical standards. From that picture, the 4 looks just as blobby as the E92 to me, which was horrible.
buckline said:
I'm not in a position to even contemplate buying a car like the M6 GC but that seems like an awful lot of money for a BMW. I would be interested to hear if anyone who does have the wherewithal would consider one.
Edited to make car query clearer.
I'm with you on this, seems very expensive!Edited to make car query clearer.
buckline said:
I'm not in a position to even contemplate buying a car like the M6 GC but that seems like an awful lot of money for a BMW. I would be interested to hear if anyone who does have the wherewithal would consider one.
Edited to make car query clearer.
If the mortgage was gone I would have one on a bubble for a couple of years.Edited to make car query clearer.
Love the 6's.
buckline said:
I'm not in a position to even contemplate buying a car like the M6 GC but that seems like an awful lot of money for a BMW. I would be interested to hear if anyone who does have the wherewithal would consider one.
Edited to make car query clearer.
Im not either but thats what Market Research is for and I am sure BMW have done this.Edited to make car query clearer.
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