6 Series Official Pictures : BMW 6er Convertible.

[GreyCoupe]

Be that as it may, many of us are trying to ignore it as it so violently contradicts the otherwise beautifully integrated interior.

Maybe it will be less obtrusive under the coupe's roof.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

I can understand how some don't like the way the screen has been integrated in such an unharmonious fashion... fair enough, each to their own....but what I don't get is why would you want a pop-up screen?

I don't understand the reasoning behind that...is it really that critical to get it out of the way? I always thought it'd be essential to have the screen up, and I'm constantly referring my screen.

 

[zegerman]

I can understand how some don't like the way the screen has been integrated in such an unharmonious fashion... fair enough, each to their own....but what I don't get is why would you want a pop-up screen?

I don't understand the reasoning behind that...is it really that critical to get it out of the way? I always thought it'd be essential to have the screen up, and I'm constantly referring my screen.

In this case especially it's fairly obvious: to hide it.

Guess I'm a bit old school by only referring to the streetview and the speedo.

I suppose beautiful graphics could "hide it". Anyhow it's not a dealbreaker as such, and otherwise the interior is hard to fault

 

[zedival]

Scott, if all goes well, I´m going to be driving from Portugal to Geneva, for the auto show.
Will be there on the 8th

Just between you and me (nobody is listening!!), how can I have access to the "private viewing area"?? I REALLY, REALLY want to get a coupe (Mrs ZEDIVAL wants the convertible!!), maybe if she sees the coupe she can be persuaded to wait

 

[GreyCoupe]

Clever change of subject.

We've seen plenty convertibles already. Let's get some real world info and photos about the coupe; flat screen TV Nav screen be damned!

 

[south]

I understand your interest in the Coupe but this is the 6er convertible thread.

Please continue the discussion about the Coupe in this thread: http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/f12-f13-bmw-6er-spy-pics-info-impressions.html.14121. Thanks.


Best regards,
south

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The interior of the new 6 series is truly magnificent-perhaps (as one contributor has already mentioned) the best, most visually appealing interior of any German automobile currently in production. And that's quite a feat as there are some really nice ones out there !

Now-as this is a car in which wheels/rims make a huge difference with regard to the aesthetics of its' exterior design, I wish that BMW would refrain from displaying this car at motor shows with palty 19" rims. Like the ones' fitted to the blue Individual version in Geneva. This car screams for 20" or 21" wheels. And to hell if the ride isn't quite as supple !

 

[E38_E30]

I wish that BMW would refrain from displaying this car at motor shows with palty 19" rims. Like the ones' fitted to the blue Individual version in Geneva. This car screams for 20" or 21" wheels.

Jimmy, the blue one has 20" rims.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Indeed, so it does !!

I guess that the particular style of the that Individual rim doesn't appeal to me, making it appear smaller to me than it actually is.

 

[GreyCoupe]

South, all,

You are quite right. I apologize.

PS: The screen should still have been made to hide when not in use.

 

[bombardier01]

 

[GreyCoupe]

Today I had a great experience. At the Concours d'Elegance in Amelia Island, Florida, BMW was offering test drives and the had an F12.

Had to wait nearly an hour as the car was in great demand, but the wait was worth it as we got to rip and tear a bit for the next half hour or so. An F12 cabriolet, kind of metallic beige, 6 speed, saddle brown leather.

First impressions:

---Great news for all those who have wondered if the car is much more beautiful in the metal than in photographs. It is.

---The proportions, inside and out go together nicely, but this is no sports car. Heavy on the GT. That said, a marvelous grand tourer. Those seeking sports cars should look elsewhere.

---More good news, the steering is nicely centered and not at all numb. I mentioned to the BMW guy that some of the magazines had complained of numb on-center steering, and he responded that BMW had been stung a bit by those comments and was "dialing in" the steering feel via software. I expressed surprise that steering response was something adjustable, but he stated that it was. There were comfort-normal-sport settings, which worked a variety of suspension changes, so I guess steering adjustments via software is plausible.

---In my half hour behind the wheel, and with lots of traffic about, I really didn't have a chance to discern clear, distinct changes made by the suspension settings. Sport was stiffer and cornered somewhat flatter than the other two settings. The BMW guy confirmed that even in Sport mode, DSC remains 40% involved.

---The leather everywhere-interior looked and smelled beautiful. More subtle than the interior treatments than the new offerings from Jaguar-Porsche-Lamborghini-Bentley-Bugatti Veyron SS- Mercedes-Maybachs on display and available for test drives. Almost Rolls conservative. The Black dash saddle brown with contrasting stitching is gorgeous. After seeing some of the others' interior treatments, I like the new 6 interior even more.

---Bad news for some--6 or 7 inches from the LED fog lamps are indeed incandescent turn signals. Cost control, I guess.

---For me, and some others, more bad news is the large, indeed flat-panel TV looking, fixed NAV screen. It looks even more forgotten-then-remembered in person.

iDrive looked clearer and more intuitive than on my e63, but I was more engaged with driving the car.

---As to the engine, stronger at lower rpm's than the recent 4.4/4.8L versions. More quickly responsive and smooth and less muscle car-ish than the naturally aspirated engines. Again I had neither the time nor the highway to wring it out.

Exhaust note tuning was noticeable, I didn't notice it much until I blipped or down-shifted, seeking to hear it. When it did come on, it was deep and beautiful. No turbo lag, but a bit of "sling-shooting", meaning the sensation of more horses coming online as rpm's build.

Well these are my regular human-being impressions from a first flirtation with the car, and a little different what some of the car journalists have mentioned.

I was not moved to change my order to a cabriolet, and the car is no boy-racer. It struck me as a sophisticated GT, capable of cross-continent runs at speed and in comfort. For those who want what the new 6 is, it is great at it. Still cramped in back, it is no real-world 4-seater, and it is not a sports car of any ilk. But it is wonderful, and today's taste only serves to make my wait for my coupe harder yet.

For those of you who have ordered your F12, you have a real treat coming your way; congratulations on your great new car!

 

[cawimmer430]

Spotted one today on the Autobahn. Took these with my Nokia C7 so excuse the poor quality...

 

[Zafiro]

Something tells me NSL (our admin) have the new 6-series on order

 

[Mark]

Thank you GreyCoupe for the nice report.

The F12 is now on the BMWUSA site and I can see they do not have the Adaptive LED Headlights as an option, I was hoping this would be there … Maybe next year?
As I configured a fully loaded 6er Cabrio as a replacement for my wife's E64, I'm beginning to wonder if it makes sense now to get this fully loaded or just wait for the M6 Cabrio and/or just go for the Maserati GranCabrio instead.. price-wise F12 loaded is already getting closer and the Maser is definitely the most exotic choice…

Thanks for the Autobahn shots Christian! She looks good!!

 

[Mark]

Something tells me NSL (our admin) have the new 6-series on order

Hmm, not yet... read my previous post.

 

[south]

Thank you GreyCoupe for the nice report.

The F12 is now on the BMWUSA site and I can see they do not have the Adaptive LED Headlights as an option, I was hoping this would be there … Maybe next year?

SCOTT mentioned that the LED Headlights should be available for the F12 soon. I guess soon after the F13 launch.

As I configured a fully loaded 6er Cabrio as a replacement for my wife's E64, I'm beginning to wonder if it makes sense now to get this fully loaded or just wait for the M6 Cabrio and/or just go for the Maserati GranCabrio instead.. price-wise F12 loaded is already getting closer and the Maser is definitely the most exotic choice…

Wait for the M6, and I request a test-drive for this invaluable recommendation.

Hmm, not yet... read my previous post.

Resistance is futile.


Best regards,
south

 

[GreyCoupe]

Now I get it!

The LED turn signals [and flat bottomed headlights] are an extra-cost option! Read the release on the F13.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

My local BMW dealership has a new 6er cabriolet in its' showroom. Havanna metallic with cinamon leather + dark wood, 20" 356 OEM rims.

Very imposing appearing larger than its' actually exterior dimensions imply. Stellar interior ! Very much the super-luxurious open GT cruiser. Nice, but I can't wait to see the coupe IRL.

 

[Human]

Carwimmer430's 2nd photo - the white 6er cabrio looks stunning!