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      07-12-2011, 11:28 AM   #71
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
Actually the 6er Gran Coupe makes perfect sense.
It is a model that can be produced off an available platform. In this case the matrix that links the 7,5,5GT and 6 it also allows the model to come to the market in a shorter time and be profitable because it will be a niche car.

Had things been different then then we would be seeing the final 7er GT - aka Concept CS , unfortunately what preceded that to cause the cancellation was out of BMW's hands. The 6er Gran Coupe is not the overall replacement for Concept CS as many are iliterating. Concept CS was the BMW flagship between BMW and Rolls-Royce Ghost.

We will see the CS arise like a phoenix in the second half of this decade but this is a competitor to the expanding 4dr Coupe segment which will encompass other segments aswell as the mid-level segment.
The people who want a sports Coupe but with extra space.

People who like the new 6er Coupe but have needs for extra passenger flexibility will be overjoyed.
Sounds intresting, i really liked the idea of the CS, and the level you put it on, doesn't make it less so.
For the branding of BMW it's make perfect sense.
They don't have any supercar as of now, so a higher end luxury car, above the 7, is a good way to boost it's brand.
Audi is doing this with theyr rebadged Lambo.
So BMW should do the same within 5 years, that and build a M8'ish supercar.
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