Posted on Tuesday 1 April 2008
BMW’s next-generation 6-series coupe and its cabrio variant aren’t due to arrive until late 2010 at the earliest as the current model was only given its mid-cycle facelift a little over a year ago. However, we can get a taste as to what to expect for the new GT thanks to these new renderings, which show the car will be heavily influenced by last year’s CS Concept.
The current model has proven to be a sales success for BMW, with numbers averaging just on 20,000 units per year. BMW doesn’t want to risk hurting sales of the next model so for the new car designers will be dialing down the controversial styling. The new car is also expected to grow in size and feature a sportier design. The wheelbase will be slightly longer than the current car, but overhangs, both front and back, will be shorter. The new 6-series will also sit much lower than the current model, with a sleeker roofline adding to the sportier look.
There are rumors the car will be offered with two different versions, a more luxurious GT and an aggressive sports model. Inside, the cars will still feature plenty of luxury appointments as well as a new eight-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shifters. The cabrio is also tipped to receive a new folding hard top instead of the current canvas roof.
The current engine lineup is expected to carry over relatively unchanged, however the range topping M6 could get a new twin-turbo V10 engine and dual-clutch transmission.
It looks so much better than the current 6, with it’s unbelievably ugly rear end, it’s hard to put into words.
Looks like BMW is finally on the right track again…
i’m with you gus. that is really nice. really muscular looking. don’t know how many women will want it,… i always thought the current generation looked soft for that reason.
What’s with the Aston Martin knock-off side strakes? Is BMW turning into the Kia of luxury car markers?
When BMW switches off of gasoline and onto whatever the next fuel will be (be it hydrogen, fuel cells, w/e) I want to get this car. i’ve always loved the six series and have even cut the rear end on the current model some slack. This is a beautiful machine
It is really great to have serie6 with a hard top instead of cavanas roof.
Probably, I will buy it in 2011
Thanks bmw if you do that: serie6 coupé-cabriolet( like serie 3 convertible)
James, you will be waiting a very long time…
And nebil, before you go all gaga for a folding hard top, go check out a 3 series with the hard top folded. Then open the trunk and tell me what you see…
gus, unfortunately you’re absolutely right
I like the styling clearly inspired by the CS Concept. It looks considerably better than the current 6 series which I feel only looks nice in its M6 wardrobe. I think the rear rendering here needs sexier lines as it looks as if it was taken directly off of a Toyota Avalon. I’m hoping for a very aggresive look that both pays homage to BMW coupes of the past and compliments the most beautiful coupe of our times- the DB9.
hmmmn not bad…i do think they could go just that bit more agressive….but thats just my preferances…
BMW will never disappoint me. This is just sex on wheels as usual. Can’t wait to see it so I can dream of owning it.
brilliant looks .. i love this machine.. i drive 630 cabrio ..with no hesitation iwill upgrade !!cant wait
kidneys are too big imho
This is a lot better than the previous 6 model. I think if this was made BMW would make a huge amount of money off of this car especially from people who have lots of cash on them to pay for more than one in different colors.
Terrible! BMW seems to be losing it in terms of styling… I agree the current six series looks best in the M6 style but this just screams BUY A CLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the rear looks boring compared to the front
csl looks old now as well would not want to be driving one of these…BMW need to hury the f**k up and release the cs
i think the cs was just a concept on which they’ll be deriving newer models. i could be wrong, but they’d probably keep their large sedan concepts to the 7 series idea (which better receive a significant upgrade in looks and power in its next generation)
and the CLS was a concept and was never intended to be a released model..but public interest drove it to production. Hopefully the pusch behind the CS will be the same…
Who wants a serie6 coupé-cabriolet , just go to newport convertible and they will make you what you want ( it is better to have 2 in 1 car).
Just ask for the tranformation price
i feel like throwing up when i see this car
the front grill is completly not proportional to the car
the car doesnt flow together, it just looks like something mashed together