The BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept is the third generation 6 Series, debuting this October at the Paris Auto Show. Named a concept car, a very similar version of this car will be available for consumers as the next 6 Series. This car stands out as unique from the last 6 Series because it captures an elegance that the more muscular 6 Series does not have. It is similar in styling to the Gran Coupe Concept revealed earlier this year, with the major difference being that it is a 2-door rather than a 4-door.
It shares many features with the current 5-Series, including the L-shaped tail lights. A distinctive feature is the “shark-like” nose set on a beautifully contoured hood, and a forward-tilted kidney grille. Touches of chrome on the side windows are used to accentuate the classy look. The official figures are not available yet, but compared to the current 6 Series, BMW has promised a wider wheelbase with a similar length. These increased dimensions will give the cabin even more accommodation.
The fact that it is a coupe means that it caters to the driver. BMW Designer Van Hooydonk states,”It’s a coupe, a driver’s car. We think it should have a more driver-centric feel than our regular models.” The aesthetics of BMW’s interior only continue to rise to a higher and higher standard. For starters, the instrument panel is equipped with a 10.2-inch iDrive screen, and the sound system is phenomenal. Designed by Danish audio pros Bang & Olufsen, it is an audio system calibrated specifically for this car to achieve the perfect acoustics for both driver and passengers. Sixteen different speakers subtly placed around the cabin provide arguably the most advanced sound system ever created within a car.
The interior is not only functional, but also beautifully tailored. Top-quality leather trim with double stitching contrast nicely between the center console and the instrument panel. The instrument panel is the same stunning black featured in the 5 Series and 7 Series. Head-Up Display is another feature which provides the driver with important driving information projected on the windscreen easily viewable for the driver.
The engine line has yet to be revealed, although BMW promises an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
We are also promised a convertible version with a fabric roof available in 2011.
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