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BMW 6 Series convertible more pics
BMW has gone overboard in its latest gallery dedicated to its 6 Series cabrio model but here you go - you can see all 132 images by clicking on the gallery. The press release is also rather long, as is the model itself and BMW could have perhaps avoided using words like “stretch” in the release; but still, we’re convinced by most of the hyperbole that the 6 Series is an example of a beautiful convertible.
That the new BMW 6 Series cabriolet is a looker is obvious, and the soft-top “fin” roof design looks just as good up as down. The model will be available from launch date in the 650i and 640i versions. The former has an eight-cylinder engine with 407 hp, and the latter a six-cylinder unit with 320 hp. Both come with an eight-speed sports automatic gearbox. The 640i also comes with start&stop technology.
Luxury features include a head-up display, individually tailored seats for all four occupants, a driver-oriented layout in the front with iDrive entertainment and navigation system, and the option of a 10.2-inch screen, up from seven. Other options include Nappa leather trim and upholstery, sports or comfort seats, active steering technology, added suspension options and a range of ConnectedDrive gadgets including lane change warning, night vision and rear view camera. See all the details in the long press release after the jump.
BMW live at 2011 Detroit auto show
BMW certainly gave us a treat at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, bringing along its sexy burnt orange 1 Series M coupé, together with the 1 Series coupé and cabriolet restyling and the sleek new BMW 6 Series cabriolet. The model on show is the 650i convertible with its direct-injected 4.4-litre V8 which produces 400 hp. It will go on sale in the US in spring and will cost a pretty penny at nearly 92,000 USD. It’s a good looking model but it would want to be at that price. Still, BMW will be gunning for luxury convertible buyers for summer and you couldn’t get much better looking than this. See the models in our live pics below.
BMW live at 2011 Detroit auto show
BMW 6 Series cabriolet video
The BMW 6 Series Cabriolet video gives us a closer look at the design of the new generation. Longer than the previous generation, the length seems to stand out (and the cute rear camera hidden in the BMW badge puts us in mind of James Bond), although it gives the new 6 Series cabrio a slightly retro look which is not displeasing. The static and dynamic footage in the video shows us the interior and it’s here that we can see where BMW has done its work. Filmed in this setting, it’s clear the new 6 Series cabrio has been designed with Mediterranean pastures in mind, and all we can say is that if we were in the market for a new, large cabrio and had some money to spend, we might just look at this sleek cabrio as an option.
New BMW 6 Series Cabriolet: all the pics
Here are all the pics of the new BMW 6 Series cabriolet, showing off the elegant soft top from just about every angle. The cabrio version has been released before the new 6 Series hard top and will appear in early 2011 for both US and European release. It will be available in Europe from spring next year and shows some new design features, especially on the interior, that should appear on the coupé version as well. The gallery is more than enough to convince us that it’s a lovely car and it’s done in typical BMW style - with all the elegance and luxury you can stuff into 117 shots. Check it out below.
New BMW 6 Series cabriolet pics
New BMW 6 Series Cabriolet pics and details
The lovely new BMW 6 Series Cabriolet has had an early release, ahead of its 6 series hardtop counterpart, and will officially debut at the 2011 Detroit auto show. It will probably reappear again at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show ready for its European launch in spring. It’s a larger model than the previous one, longer by 7.4 cm (now measuring nearly 4.9 metres in length) and with a longer wheelbase as well, although BMW engineers promise greater rigidity than the previous model.
BMW has worked hard on this model, providing some elegant, modern styling, with more interior room, improved console and better technology. The new cabriolet roof uses a multi-layer fabric and BMW says the automatic mechanism opens in 19 seconds and closes in 24. It’s covered by plastic to continue the smooth-look exterior and the rear window can be opened independently of the roof.
The BMW 6 Series Cabriolet will be first offered with a 3.0-litre straight six turbocharged engine on the 640i entry level model. It has 320 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The top-of-the-range unit on offer from launch date will be the 4.4-litre V8 equipping the 650i (the model in these images). It has 407 hp and an impressive 600 Nm of torque, going from 0-100 in just five seconds.
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BMW 6 Series Concept video
These are the first videos of the new BMW 6 Series Coupé Concept which will be revealed live at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. While described as a concept model, the style of this 6 Series is probably very close to what we will see next year when the new model is released. So far we like what we see with a lovely long, sloping bonnet and rear that brings back older coupé models of times gone by.
This GT concept demonstrates current BMW design with some inspiration from past CS models of the 1970’s. In turn it is based on the Gran Coupé concept and as the evolution continues, we’ll be interested to see what changes are made for the production model. Check back later this week for live pics from the Paris show and see after the jump for a video of the 6 Series Concept interior.
BMW 6 Series Coupé Concept pics
The BMW 6 Series Coupé Concept will go on display at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and should prove to be the next BMW GT model. It takes inspiration from the BMW Gran Coupé concept which was shown at Beijing and will include most of what we’ve seen on the new BMW 5 Series. The main stylistic aspect of the 6 Series Coupé Concept is the usual sloping coupé-sedan rear (given the 2+2 cabin space) we’re seeing all over the place at the moment.
Having so far taken on the code name of F11, the 6 Series Concept should become a production model by spring 2011 and further takes the step from the Chris Bangle era, with the stamp of head designer Adrian van Hooydonk. The smooth, elegant exterior design isn’t much different from what we were expecting, while the interior is closer to its ‘concept’ name with an organic look, sloping asymmetrical central console space and plenty of additional luxury in leather and aluminium features. If this is the future of BMW interiors, we like what we see and will be having a close look at the Paris show.
BMW 6 Series interior spy shots
Carscoop has jumped the gun and revealed these spy pics of the new BMW 6 Series interior. If you were expecting something funky, or different at the very least, you’ll be disappointed as the most of the interior elements are borrowed from the BMW 5 Series. Still, it’s got all the luxury you could want.
Externally the new 6 Series will have sharper lines and a look similar to the Concept Gran Coupé, but will keep its traditional soft top fabric roof. The engine line-up includes that of the BMW 5 Series with an extra 3.0-litre diesel for the European market. That means we should see the 3.0-litre turbocharged engine and the 4.4-litre V8. Transmission options will depend on the engine and will include either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox.
We should see the coupé and cabriolet models appear in Spring 2011, while the production version Concept Gran Coupé should turn up in 2012 and also be part of the 6 Series line-up. We will be seeing the new BMW 6 Series coupe and cabriolet live at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Source | CarScoop
BMW Gran Coupe Concept galleries
While little is known about the technical details of the BMW Gran Coupé Concept which was presented at the Beijing motor show, it’s likely that the prototype is a preview of the style that the new BMW 8 Series will have. The project explores just how much sports style you can get on a sedan, with the concept a whole ten centimetres lower than the BMW 7 Series.
The Gran Coupé Concept looks like it might have the Mercedes CLS in its sights and could prove to be a competitor to the Audi A7, too. Below, you can see the full gallery as well as original drawings and renderings of the model, elements of which may be adopted by the new 6 Series in the future.
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