BMW’s followup to the dramatic 6-Series won’t bring anything shocking to the table, but it should address concerns with the existing model and increase the large coupe’s competitiveness, according to a new report by Germany’s AutoBild.
While the current 6-Series ? introduced in 2004 ? is arguably one of BMW’s most aggressive and controversial designs, its successor won’t do anything to push the envelope further. Instead, it will serve to move the 6er further toward grand tourer territory.
Longer than today’s model, the 2011 6-Series will offer more legroom for rear passengers. At the same time, it will get a sportier cockpit with a more driver oriented console layout.
As signaled by BMW’s new CS concept, the automaker will be abandoning its awkward trunk design features on the 5-,6-, and 7-Series in favor of a more streamlined design.
Three engines options will give customers a choice between 306, 408, and 507 horsepower, the report claims. The 306 hp model will make use of BMW’s new twin-turbo inline-six found in the 335i. It’s unlikely the 635i will make it to U.S. shores, since Germany luxury makers generally don’t offer entry-level engines in premium cars in America.
The 650i’s successor will climb in output to 408 horsepower ? up from 360 horsepower in the current model, which itself was a significant jump from the 645i’s 325 horsepower. The M6 is expected to retain BMW’s 5.0-liter V10, with output of at least 507 horsepower.
The convertible version is expected to make use of a folding metal roof, like the new 3-Series convertible. Front overhang on both models will decrease by an inch and a half, despite increased pedestrian safety requirements. Wheelbase will grow three inches.
A previous Autobild report suggested BMW would also offer a four-door variant of the next-gen 6-Series codenamed F14, but it now appears rivaling the Mercedes CLS will be the job of the CS-based 8-Series.
[Illustration by CarAdvice and Autobild ]
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this sucker is ugly i like the current 6 series thats what i own.
I own a 6, and I like how it looks. This is a step backwards. I’ve come to like how the trunk on the 6 series looks like. The front of the current 6 is much better than what’s rendered here. Hopefully they next iteration will just make slight aliterations to the basic 6 design.
I like how they plan to lengthen the wheelbase to give more leg room for rear passengers. I’m hoping, however, they don’t increse overall length of the car. Any longer and it would be too long. Plus the car needs to go on a serious diet. Like it could stand to lose another 300 lbs somewhere.
They will release the new M6 with the same 507hp as the current generation?? Why would the 2011 M5 supposedly be getting 550hp and the new M6 stay at 507?? Besides, read the reports of numerous M5/M6 owners on M5Board.com and see that VERY few if ANY, actually get 507hp….more like around 455-485hp…..
I suspect that when the new M6 comes out it will have the same HP as the new M5, since they share the same motor….eh???
The possibility that the rear passengers will have more space is also enticing and very much needed…..otherwise, the 6 Series (in any iteration) is basically a strictly 2-person car….
Cheers,
I have a bmw 6 series and that, what is displayed now is not attractive. I hope bmw remodels the new 6 series, because they will have a bad time selling it.
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it looks nasty
I am in the market and am looking at buying a 6 myself. If I saw this car on the lot, I’d walk right by it and not give it a second glance. It looks like the front half of the 6 got welded it to the back end of a 1 with a very large bumper.
Stay with the big and bold look!
wow…. that’s really ugly n the design is not a characteristic of BMW..
i love the current 6 than that…
I want to buy one soon…
uh… Love it…
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I have owned a 7 Series, currently own an X5, and am in the market for a 6 lSeries. However, the new body style looks more like an over weight 3 Series, rather than the stand alone look of the beautiful 6 Series! They need to stay with the current model and take into consideration what the public thinks. BMW, please don’t go backwards!
Is there any chance the 6 series might an xi option?
6 series should be shorter than 5 series. Around 4,67-4,75 m is the perfect lenght for this car.
Omg! finally, the 6 series look somewhat decent cus the current 6 series are hideous as specially the side view, hate it. I’m an M3 & X6 owner, want to also purchase the M6 but can’t stand the look of it. Hope the new body looks totally different from what it is now.
im pleased thats ugly because its going to make the current six a real collectors item. Ill buy a current six whilst i can. Thanks BM!!!
Does anyone know if there might be a xi in the 6 series future?
i think the 2009 6-series is better 2011.and the 2012 is better than 2009 and 2011.
i am from iran and i want to be a car designer.
the M6 will have the same copy and paste thing as always from the upcoming m5 , thats the same engine and same hp , it would be a miracle if they modified the V10 and output more than 507 , like 580 or 620…..it should be bmws most powerful engine to date…I wish