6 Series The BMW Concept 6 Series Coupé

[Bartek S.]

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[Centurion]

I've seen the car in real life and the upright boot does work. The car is a bit of an anti-coupe. Coupe shaped but yet with subtle sedan traits. Contrary to my initial reactions, it's a rather handsome and classy body shape. my favorite detail is the grill which stands out with distinction.

My photos aren't that great because BMW had awkwardly positioned the car up on a tilting platform making the car rather inaccessible. There was only one spot to stand if you wanted to get a good shot of it and there were lots of people standing there.

 

[klier]

They are great, no doubt. Thanks a lot man.

 

[GreyCoupe]

Well, I am delighted to finally see the car, very near to what production is likely be...it really is beautiful...but I am not sure whether this makes the waiting for my new car easier or harder!

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Very much a return to the more conservative classic large BMW coupe theme (1976 BMW 6 series, 1968 3.0/2800CS, 1962 3200CS). Far more palatable to the eye than the current plateau trunklid 6 series. Although a bit closer to the F10 5 series in dimension, the spirit of the car appears to be more akin to that of the F01 7 series. The production model should be a scorcher-I'm thinking Tasmin Green with perhaps some 20" Alpina Classic rims. I enjoy that image in my mind.

 

[martinbo]

From CarDesignNews.com: Paris Motor Show 2010 - Car Design News

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

If the new F25 X3 was BMW's final purging of its dramatic growing pains and the F10 5 Series the first, timid steps into a new era, the Concept 6 Series Coupe is the first BMW in some time to feel totally comfortable in its own skin.

The conviction evident in its lack of superfluity will come as a relief to those who were concerned the brand was in danger of becoming a slightly unpredictable ship which, while far from rudderless, had a certain vagueness about its helm.

Watching the car rotate under the diffused light of its show turn table, its surface highlights and shadows moving flawlessly over its deeply lustrous coachwork, it's clear that BMW is now steering a steady course.

Its DRG marks the biggest thematic departure, particularly its softer, drawn-back lamp clusters, suspended in hollow recesses. We had major reservations about the car's face after viewing the initial press images, but in reality it takes on a much more natural and harmonious relationship with the rest of the car.

The delineation of the side surfaces, the refreshingly generous body-to-glass relationship and the drawn-back tail bestow it with a litheness reminiscent of earlier large BMW coupes, yet it remains firmly planted thanks to its broad rear stance.

Its interior is more closely related to it predecessor, with an evolved, more dynamic driver-centric IP. The most intriguing aspect is the passenger side dash top and the surface above the glovebox, which twist, tornado-style along the center stack and into the center console.

While the interior is ostensibly production-ready, the car's color and trim — mottled carmel and coffee saddle leather, suede headlining and exquisite detailing such as the steering wheel's metallic center marker – bestows it with a genuinely opulent grand touring cabin.

The Concept 6 Series Coupe is a beautifully — almost perfectly — executed addition to the BMW range (the 'concept' tag is fooling no one) and one that restores our faith in the brand's design competence. This is a car of great delight, very little surprise, yet it affirms the re-emergence of the company's confidence.

 

[TRANKHANHNGUYENLONG]

My dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HI BROS, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN IT'VE BEEN SOLD OFFICIALLY ????



My dream!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HI BROS, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN IT'VE BEEN SOLD OFFICIALLY ????

 

[K-A]

To those who saw this car in person, what showed better in the metal/flesh, this or the CLS?

 

[martinbo]

To those who saw this car in person, what showed better in the metal/flesh, this or the CLS?

Well, I can't speak for anyone else nor profer my own opinion, but CarDesignNews really panned the new CLS, I have posted their impressions in the CLS thread.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

To those who saw this car in person, what showed better in the metal/flesh, this or the CLS?

Having seen them in the metal this weekend, the 6 Series looks a class above the CLS. In fact, in isolation, you could be forgiven for thinking the 6 Series is a coupe version of the 7 Series it LOOKS that big, and therefore it's biggest rival is the CL. It's quite an achievement from BMW but one that fills me with worry in that they will price it accordingly.

 

[K-A]

Having seen them in the metal this weekend, the 6 Series looks a class above the CLS. In fact, in isolation, you could be forgiven for thinking the 6 Series is a coupe version of the 7 Series it LOOKS that big, and therefore it's biggest rival is the CL. It's quite an achievement from BMW but one that fills me with worry in that they will price it accordingly.

Interesting. What did you think of the CLS in pics? I.e, did you go into it already disliking the CLS (more-so than the 6'er at least), or were you expecting it to show above the 6?

Good to hear about the 6. I think that it's more than appropriate that this car takes on the CL in at least perception, price aside.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I wonder whether the successors to the current E92/93 3 series coupes/cabriolets will grow in size as well as content. The gap between the current E92/E93 and the upcoming 6 series appears quite large. I tend to doubt that BMW will introduce an additional coupe/cabriolet line as a direct addition to the 5 series line-up, although it has been speculated that the idea was under consideration. Then again, M-B will soon introduce its' new C-Class coupe which will supplement the E-Class (well, kinda anyway) coupe/cabrio and CL coupes. Hmmm...I wonder whether Audi will increase its' coupe/cabrio offerings with a larger 2 door based on the A6/A7 in order to supplement the A5 line.

 

[Dave1984]

Design review by cardesignnews Paris Motor Show 2010 - Car Design News

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe


If the new F25 X3 was BMW's final purging of its dramatic growing pains and the F10 5 Series the first, timid steps into a new era, the Concept 6 Series Coupe is the first BMW in some time to feel totally comfortable in its own skin.

The conviction evident in its lack of superfluity will come as a relief to those who were concerned the brand was in danger of becoming a slightly unpredictable ship which, while far from rudderless, had a certain vagueness about its helm.

Watching the car rotate under the diffused light of its show turn table, its surface highlights and shadows moving flawlessly over its deeply lustrous coachwork, it's clear that BMW is now steering a steady course.

Its DRG marks the biggest thematic departure, particularly its softer, drawn-back lamp clusters, suspended in hollow recesses. We had major reservations about the car's face after viewing the initial press images, but in reality it takes on a much more natural and harmonious relationship with the rest of the car.

The delineation of the side surfaces, the refreshingly generous body-to-glass relationship and the drawn-back tail bestow it with a litheness reminiscent of earlier large BMW coupes, yet it remains firmly planted thanks to its broad rear stance.

Its interior is more closely related to it predecessor, with an evolved, more dynamic driver-centric IP. The most intriguing aspect is the passenger side dash top and the surface above the glovebox, which twist, tornado-style along the center stack and into the center console.

While the interior is ostensibly production-ready, the car's color and trim — mottled carmel and coffee saddle leather, suede headlining and exquisite detailing such as the steering wheel's metallic center marker – bestows it with a genuinely opulent grand touring cabin.

The Concept 6 Series Coupe is a beautifully — almost perfectly — executed addition to the BMW range (the 'concept' tag is fooling no one) and one that restores our faith in the brand's design competence. This is a car of great delight, very little surprise, yet it affirms the re-emergence of the company's confidence.

 

[Sayyaaf]

^ repost , Martin posted it couple of posts back.

 

[Dave1984]

^^

Sorry.

It's quite an achievement from BMW but one that fills me with worry in that they will price it accordingly.

Current 6-series is already priced higher than the CLS, and the new Audi A7. Do you think BMW will increase the price for the new 6-series significantly? That would mean they either plan to push next 3-series coupe higher, or even planning to introduce the rumored 5-series coupe.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Interesting. What did you think of the CLS in pics? I.e, did you go into it already disliking the CLS (more-so than the 6'er at least), or were you expecting it to show above the 6?

I didn't dislike the CLS and I thought it looked good in the pics and real life. I'm just saying it looks exactly what it is. A car in the same segment as the E Class and 5 Series.

Good to hear about the 6. I think that it's more than appropriate that this car takes on the CL in at least perception, price aside.

The 6 Series was the first car I saw when entering Hall 1 at the show, and the first thing I thought was "Jesus, that's big. How on earth am I going to park that in my parking space." On that first impression, you could be forgiven for thinking it's a coupe version of the 7 Series and in fact competes with the CL. It certainly looks classy and without having a CL side by side I would have said it's a match dimensionally. However, when visiting the adjacent Mercedes stand and looking at the rather nice CL63 AMG in matte white, you could see that the CL was still bigger. After having more time to get to know the 6 Series and actually sit inside it, maybe it will be easier to see that it's smaller, but on first impression and in isolation the 6 Series could easily be considered a competitor to the CL.

When I say BMW will reflect that in the price, I don't mean it will be the same price as the CL, just that they will increase the selling price way beyond that of the last 6 Series (E63). This is worrying, because although you would be getting a very classy big GT car which screams premium, a 640d or 650i may end up being too close in price to the F10 M5, and that would be a decision I wouldn't like to make.

The gap between the current E92/E93 and the upcoming 6 series appears quite large. I tend to doubt that BMW will introduce an additional coupe/cabriolet line as a direct addition to the 5 series line-up, although it has been speculated that the idea was under consideration.

There is clearly enough room for a 5 Series coupe between the 3 Series and 6 Series now, and I think BMW are fully aware of this.

^^
Current 6-series is already priced higher than the CLS, and the new Audi A7. Do you think BMW will increase the price for the new 6-series significantly?

Oh yes, and to be honest, they could get away with it.

 

[K-A]

Thanks ^^.

Also looks like cardesignnews has quite strong views of both the 6'er and CLS; one so good, and one.... well, not so good, lol.

 

[GreyCoupe]

The concept of big coupe is what BMW is working here, and to great effect. I think MBz missed when it labeld its new E Coupe E instead of C, and leveraging that to move C upscale. With a genuine E coupe, then returning the CL to SEC designation would have created a saner model progression, and price progression.

Part of the 6's success comes from its niche, south of the [for normal humans] relatively cost is no object of the MBz SL, for example. This large sporty but GT slot is where the 6 and XK are really competing. The 911 is smaller, and more sporty.

Even though my girth is not hugely different than when I was driving sportscars and GTs in the 70's and 80's, something that is more luxurious and with easier ingress/egress is appreciated.

My hope is that the new 6 is better contented than the old one, but starts ~$90K in the US, and hits the $100K mark only when generously appointed. Nicer interiors, better equipped, but still a material gap between SL/CL pricing.

 

[GreyCoupe]

PS: to Jimmy's point, the photos suggest a green paint option, to me, too. Something fairly dark, metallic, rich saddle brown [one tone] leather interior...

Haven't seen the car in the metal, but it strikes me that the 6 is a car that could do well beyond the silver/grey/blue/black range that looks like it may be launched with.

 

[Centurion]

That bumper doesn't fit with the design of proportions of the car at all.