10-29-2008, 08:43 AM | #1 |
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BMW's next-generation 6-series has begun testing, as evidenced by
these shots of a prototype caught on German Roads. Somewhat surprisingly, our first look at the 6-series follow-up is of the drop- top variant. The prototype appears to wear a combination of camouflage panels covered in BMW's trademark psychedelic swirl veneer. Design details are tough to make out through all of the visual clutter, but it appears that the new 6-er will follow the route of the second-generation BMW Z4--ditching some of its more controversial styling elements in favor of a new-found elegance and clean-ness of line. Many will welcome a more straight-forward approach, especially the toning-down of the infamous Bangle-butt, which is more pronounced on the current 6-series than on any other car in BMW's current model-range. |
10-29-2008, 09:45 AM | #4 |
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That rear window looks a bit fake. Hopefully it retains the upright rear window and the 'buttresses' like the current 6er vert.
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10-29-2008, 09:50 AM | #6 |
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Current ass looks better!
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10-29-2008, 09:56 AM | #7 |
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I doubt that is the new 6. More like a test mule for a new engine/suspension.
The body will look a lot different than the current one. I also suspect a hardtop vert.
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oh yeah? then why did they put camoflauge on the car and put extra plastic to hide the lines??? for fun???!!!! |
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Looks like BMW is really pushing the new large kidney grills influenced by the CS concept. TBH, i'm not a big fan. They look overbearing on the new 7, and judging by the picture it seems to be the case with this camouflaged 6.
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10-29-2008, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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Same, they did make the CS grill a bit big. Kinda killed the look of it.
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10-29-2008, 12:21 PM | #12 |
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What?
I expected the next gen 6er drop-top to be a hard-top convertible... Makes no sense that the new 3er vert is hard-top and looks like the next Z4 roadster will be a hard-top too... I agree, this is probably a mule for drivetrain or a very early mule without a completed hard-top mechanism...
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10-29-2008, 12:31 PM | #13 |
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Here are photoshop pics of the new coupe. Expect the vert to have a hardtop. The slope rear glass is preparing for the new top.
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So what would you suggest they do? not camouflage an internal half assed concept/mule and let it run the track with nothing on it ![]() yea right.
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10-29-2008, 01:33 PM | #19 |
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i like the old 6 too.
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^ what?
lol
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I'm having a bad feeling about this one...the proportions don't look right...
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