RE: Paris: New BMW 6 Series

RE: Paris: New BMW 6 Series

Thursday 30th September 2010

Paris: New BMW 6 Series

Officially still a concept, but BMW's new uber-coupe rings our bell



It's time to say goodbye to the current 6 Series and hello to a far more interesting version entirely. More aesthetically interesting at least, as BMW is finally showing us the 6 Series 'Concept' it's been teasing us with in disguised prototype form for months. In the metal, the new one doesn't disappoint.

Outside the 'Concept' 6 takes cues from both the mildly dull Gran Coupé Concept and BMW's heritage to create something truly different. The long bonnet, short overhang and low profile give the impression that it's far more elegant and stylish facsimile of the old car - which, in this case, is no bad thing.


At the rear a new set of L-shaped lights wrap around the boot to connect side to rear, and notably LEDs are used pretty much all around for lighting.

Inside is all about the driver. There's a freestanding 10.2-inch display for the iDrive system bang in the middle of the instrument panel, a HUD as per the outgoing 6, and sound provided by the audio wizards at Band & Olufsen.

Currently we don't know what engines will power the finished 6 Series, but it's safe to expect a thoroughly 'remappable' 635d and 635i as well as a turbocharged 650 V8. We'll find out in April 2011 when the new range goes on sale - if not before.

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B10

Original Poster:

1,226 posts

266 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Hmmm. Not that convinced by the styling. A bit dull. A blinged up 3 series coupe with the new corporate grill. It seems that they are doing to the 6 what they have done to the 5. I am now seeing more new 5 series' on the roads now and I am underwelmed by the styling in the flesh. Shame because I am sure it otherwise a fine car.

juansolo

3,012 posts

277 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Better back end than the last one. Bit dull though (I suppose it is a modern Bimmer) and I'm always wary of badly lit cars to make them look moody... It's like a desperate attempt to add some personality to something that hasn't any.

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Autocar had interior shots last week. That did look a very nice place to be!

Shmee

7,565 posts

212 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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I like it a lot, a 650i Cab would be a very nice car to have if only the depreciation curve wasn't going to be so extreme.

Plotloss

67,280 posts

269 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Headlight sharing with Jaguar?

RINGMEISTER

154 posts

180 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Best looking bmw in 10 years

derestrictor

18,764 posts

260 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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juansolo said:
Better back end than the last one. Bit dull though (I suppose it is a modern Bimmer) and I'm always wary of badly lit cars to make them look moody... It's like a desperate attempt to add some personality to something that hasn't any.
Super, original thinking.


nonplussed

3,338 posts

228 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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I like it, looks leaner and meaner than the always slightly bloated-looking (IMO) predecessor

juansolo

3,012 posts

277 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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derestrictor said:
juansolo said:
Better back end than the last one. Bit dull though (I suppose it is a modern Bimmer) and I'm always wary of badly lit cars to make them look moody... It's like a desperate attempt to add some personality to something that hasn't any.
Super, original thinking.
To be fair all they've done is de-ugly the the old 6. It's no bad thing and they'll shift loads.

derestrictor

18,764 posts

260 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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That's right.


j3ffers

298 posts

180 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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A fair hint of Maserati styling at the front?




Edited by j3ffers on Thursday 30th September 12:52

soad

32,829 posts

175 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Do like it. Thumbs up from me

SleeperCell

5,591 posts

241 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Wheels are a bit fussy and shiny for my taste, still that's something easy enough to rectify.

VladD

7,853 posts

264 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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I can see where the inspiration came from.




kbee540

197 posts

207 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Better than the fat-ar$ed Vanessa Feltz wannabe 6 that's out now (to each their own - if you have one I'm sure you love it). I reckon the current 3 coupe is the best looking car in the BM range, upsizing and blinging it isn't such a bad thing. The Germans are struggling to make their cars handsome yet restrained as they always used to, but also can't seem to make them knee trembling beautiful as say, Maserati manages. At best, they're just ok.

derestrictor

18,764 posts

260 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Oh, totally but can you imagine how fab it would look if it had a Trident emblem at both ends?

Pitiful.



will261058

1,115 posts

191 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Everytime I see this I want one even more. Cant wait to see the M6!

Gizmo!

18,150 posts

208 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Slightly strange front overhang - evokes the old-old 6. No doubt the Sport kit and the M6 will fix that and it look much less bulky than the current 6 - which I love.

LuS1fer

41,086 posts

244 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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I think the old 6 was "interesting" even if it wasn't my cup of tea. this is about as interesting as an unsharpened pencil.

jake15919

738 posts

164 months

Thursday 30th September 2010
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Looks better than the current model, but you can't help but wonder why it's being displayed in semi-darkness.