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dr Dunkel · 11-16-2009, 12:16 PM

What is not all-year functional about a fabric top?

NarutoRamen · 11-16-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

From a consumer's perspective, the all-year-around functionality outweighs the weight penalty over a fabric roof.

From my own viewpoint, I think a car looks more premium and visually better with the hard-top. The fabric roof, in my eyes, even makes a million dollar car look cheap.

Centurion · 11-16-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

What is not all-year functional about a fabric top?

Inferior to a hardtop in isolating the cabin from noise and also does a poorer job insulating heat.

Merc1 · 11-16-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

What is not all-year functional about a fabric top?

Easy entry into the car for undesireables and noise, thats about it.. but enough I guess. I like the look of soft top myself, if done right. I have no problem with heating or a/c, in fact you don't even know you're in a convertible in that regard.

Oh I guess keeping a softtop clean too is a negative aspect.

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samsung12 · 11-17-2009, 07:10 AM

New 6er coupe?

batosai · 11-17-2009, 07:21 AM

That should be the 6er GT prototype, is it not ?

As for soft-top, even if a hardtop weighs some pounds more, it's worth all the extra insulation, better looks and the minimal need of maintenance.

If you're screaming that a soft-top is better because it's lighter, then you have had it WRONG completely. You want handling and performance, GET a COUPE not a convertible. Am I wrong ??

Ultimate Car Guy · 11-17-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by samsung12

New 6er coupe?

Thats the clay model for Concept CS.

EnI · 11-17-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Car Guy

Thats the clay model for Concept CS.

Positive.

dr Dunkel · 11-17-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwownage

I would think a 2 door cabrio + 2 door coupe + 4 door coupe make sense, but if without the 2 door coupe it would be bad imo. cabrios aren't for serious stuff for the extra weight they bear, so the supposedly "legendary" 6series will have its fastest variant with a 4 door coupe? That doesn't sound right. Would rather BMW transform the 8series into a 4 door coupe series. Furthermore didn't the current 6series coupe sold better than the cabrio? My money is on coupe + cabrio + 4dr coupe!

If there is no real coupe, I hope there is no M version.

Beemer B773ER · 11-17-2009, 02:00 PM

Ah... it's clear now why BMW have been toying with the idea of the 6er GT having suicide doors. The dilemma they are faced with is, if the car has a conventional rear-door where would they put the door handle. The positioning of those sharp creases over the rear-wheel would make it very tricky to place a door handle, and the handle would ruin the look at this design critical area of the car.

Unless they can put the CS Concepts absence of door handles solution into production, I think the new 6er GT may well have suicide doors.

Shakal · 11-24-2009, 03:34 AM

New video:

bmer · 11-24-2009, 09:43 AM

I wonder if it will get any new engines compared to F10 5er.

SCOTT27 · 11-24-2009, 11:22 AM

More Powerful V8 Turbo and Six Cylinder Turbo.

EMpower · 11-24-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT27

More Powerful V8 Turbo and Six Cylinder Turbo.

Powerful than the X6 V8 with performance pack?

Nikos120i · 11-24-2009, 05:00 PM

On 1:26 is that an F10 in front of the bus with camo?

Shining Star · 11-24-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikos120i

On 1:26 is that an F10 in front of the bus with camo?

Yes it is...

ree · 11-24-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT27

More Powerful V8 Turbo and Six Cylinder Turbo.

Will be there a diesel version again?

klier · 11-24-2009, 06:57 PM

^ 99.99% And maybe even a Hybrid too.

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Originally Posted by SCOTT27

More Powerful V8 Turbo and Six Cylinder Turbo.

Hmmm...let me guess....

326 hp I6 TT
450 hp V8 TT

sedmica · 11-27-2009, 03:56 PM

Can anyone predict when will we see the new 6 cope on dealer's lot?

Also, what would be the official photo release?

New F10 photos were realesed in november this year, and selling starts in March 2010 ... So can we expect to see official photos of 6 in May 2010?

dr Dunkel · 11-27-2009, 04:49 PM

Diesel is perfect for this type of vehicle.

SCOTT27 · 11-27-2009, 04:56 PM

The new 6er will debut in late 2010 for Premiere in Geneva March 2011.

shonguiz · 11-27-2009, 04:59 PM

Come again ?

Giannis · 11-27-2009, 05:00 PM

We will have to wait another year... Fcuk...

NarutoRamen · 11-27-2009, 07:58 PM

I won't be able to afford one, so, can I just get a company one to drive around?

Nenadm87 · 11-27-2009, 11:09 PM

This might be a stupid one but.... Will BMW offer X drive for 6er?

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