BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

We’ve known for some time that BMW has been working on the next-generation 6 Series, so it doesn’t come as a big surprise that BMW is using the impending 2010 Paris auto show to outline what it's planning for the new 6 with its Concept 6 Series Coupe.
Honoring its coupe tradition, BMW took its current 6 Series and gave it a newly sculpted body. The 6 Series concept evokes the image of the Gran Coupe presented at the Beijing auto show earlier this year but with two less doors. It's a softer overall look than the current 6 Series but still emits a strong presence from front to back.
BMW Concept 6 Series Rear Three Quarter
The headlights are the first from the Bavarian automaker to mate an all-LED setup with the familiar twin-round design. LEDs can be found everywhere illumination is desired, including the main lights, daytime running lights, foglights, and signal indicators. LED light strips, which continue to grow in popularity and application, are attached to the concept's front face. In addition to consuming less power, BMW is pleased to announce its Adaptive Headlight function will change the light spray depending on steering angle and vehicle speed. Drivers will only need to remember to look through the turn.
The 6 Series concept’s flanks feature four flowing lines to give the lengthy body substance, while unique 20-inch alloy wheels sport a one-off design. The Concept 6 Series Coupe's new presence stretches to the rear, where the L-shaped, LED taillights look similar to the 5 Series Gran Turismo. Like the front, the rear fascia gives off a hunkered-down look to round out the wide, low body package
Exterior design session over, we move into the interior. There is seating for four and natural lighting is highly valued, as evidenced by the presence of a full glass roof. The 6 Series concept swathes driver and passengers in premium materials with leather leading the charge.
It's difficult to avoid the iDrive control system omnipresent in the BMW lineup, although the latest generation is a significant improvement. To help the Concept 6 Series Coupe step out of the crowd, a freestanding 10.2-inch display sits above the center stack's air vents with bright chrome surround trim. A Head-Up Display is placed directly in front of the driver for minimal operating distractions.
BMW Concept 6 Series Interior Screen
The 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Surround Sound System uses 16 individual amplifiers and Dirac Dimensions technology for a high-quality aural experience. There is even a center speaker housed within the dashboard area. Needless to say, the name Bang & Olufsen speaks for itself.
As for what to what lies under the hood of the 6 concept, BMW wouldn’t say. But when the actual 6 Series hits the streets, probably late next year, we wouldn’t be surprised to find BMW’s new generation turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six as the base engine, with the automaker’s the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 also a possibility.
The big money question we always ask when it comes to concepts is: How much of the concept design will make it to production? We will just have to wait in order to find out.

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe