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By: BMW GT 6, adelanto — Diariomotor

BMW GT 6, adelanto — Diariomotor — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:28:28 +0000

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By: Mathis

Mathis — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:17:49 +0000

This just does not make any sense to me, what is the current 6series if not a Gran Turismo? Its a GT so in the next generation they want to make a 6 series that is a GT and in addittion one that will be called 6 GT?
I can see a 5 GT and possibly even a 3 GT but any further models are a bit questionable?

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:47:32 +0000

@s@sh: Hatchbacks are extremely useful, esp. with fold-down seats, and can make the car much more attractive to most buyers. But I agree that they *usually* look ugly. They need to design the hatches to look like regular trunks, not like svelte station wagons.

By: s@sh

s@sh — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:12:40 +0000

I don’t like that many models from BMW are hatchacks now. BMW should make sedans, coupes and convertibles. I’d prefer that they resurrect 8 series instead of spawning numerous ugly experimental models which are similar to each other (X6, 5 GT, 6 GT). They really make too many experimental cars. Anti-crisis struggle is the only explanation that I can invent for this fact

By: Gord

Gord — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:10:28 +0000

I hate to say this, but I think I am generally very supportive with BMW, but I have to say I am not liking this car, mainly due to the odd suicide-doors and how they formed on the RX-8.

But in BMW’s defence I have thought some of their ideas were mad (ahem 5 Series GT) but after seeing their little trailer, which explained their thinking, I started liking it, and when I first saw pictures of it, I was reminded of the CS Concept, so in the end I did end up liking the 5 series GT.

So I guess I have a feeling that despite this crazy idea, BMW will present a good looking car with some nice features.

By: auday

auday — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:16:01 +0000

Bad news, the designer of the CS (and the 7) is gone to Mercedes

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/238748/

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:14:56 +0000

I don’t think that this design is amazing. Not particularly a fan of the headlights – kind of Toyota style. As fora 6 Series GT? Well, they are out of their minds if they are spending a fortune to develop new segment cars every two months – will they have the demand? But if it is just parts sharing from other models with minimal marginal costs, then go for it – just be careful of diluting your own brand exclusivity by introducing something that’s going to take your brand away from what it should stand for: Ultimate Driving Machines – i.e. Sports Sedans. It would be a pity if that identity is associated with Audi’s – and that probability is becoming higher and higher by the day.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:42:20 +0000

@Giom, it’s actually solid info. I verified it myself with someone else. Plus, Scott, he works for BMW :)

By: Giom

Giom — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:40:06 +0000

This biker dude is clueless!

I seriously don’t think any of this is ever going to make it to production. I’m sure what we’re reading about here are lots of ideas that the BMW think-tank guys were throughing around. Word spread through the building, some guy down the passage heard something, told somebody else, and here we are disscussing that will never be.

Ofcoarse, I can be wrong :)

By: Miles Ransom

Miles Ransom — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:19:19 +0000

@biker:

its not…you can tell by the mirrors and the rear windows…its not an a5

By: Mohammed AlMomen

Mohammed AlMomen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:32:50 +0000

I’m hoping that this would actually be the CS concept just named differently

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:30:11 +0000

When they say “GT”, does that mean the same characteristics that the 5 GT has, like being halfway between coupe and SUV?

And the mini rear Saturn/Mazda RX8 doors… honestly I’m not looking forward to this. They look goofy, and you still have to open the front doors to get in.

If this is really necessary, then just remove the 6 series and have a 5 series sedan + coupe, and give the 5 sedan the same sporty styling.

By: housejunkie85

housejunkie85 — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:05:34 +0000

im intrigued by this idea but i still want the CS to come to life…that was the most beautiful car i had seen in years i just dont get BMW for takin it down!!!

By: Nizer

Nizer — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:07:38 +0000

Maybe I’m wrong but I don’t see how a 6 coupe, GT 6, and X6 coexist, especially with the cost pressures on the industry. And as for see the Panamera as a competitor, I certainly hope not as that car is a disaster.

By: biker

biker — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:03:46 +0000

bmw is running behind the other
Audi, Mercedes still have cars like this
the photo is a audi a5 with a bmw front

By: L1ndja

L1ndja — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:34:33 +0000

This is just an excuse for the cs.Fuck this 6GT ,get out with the real deal.They should make the CS not these new ideas…

By: P.wong

P.wong — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:38:32 +0000

Fudge all that i wont ne satisfied until the cs cncept sees production lol

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:12:06 +0000

Incredible. I hope they release something like this. Amazing.