BMW 6 Series
The Concept CS may be defunct, but its design lives on in the new 7 Series, Z4, and third-generation 6 Series. So far, all we've seen is a smattering of spy photos of a convertible hiding behind BMW's psychedelic camo. Still, we can see that the maligned Bangle Butt remains in some form and the general proportions haven't changed. We also see a fabric top in the spy shots, but it's likely the new convertible will employ a folding metal roof like the Z4 and 3 Series convertible.
The new 6 Series shares much of its platform and hardware with the next-generation 5 Series, set to debut in 2010. Powertrain options include the twin-turbo 4.4L V-8 from the 7 Series and X6, which drives the rear wheels through a new ZF eight-speed automatic. The M-only 507-hp V-10 is done for. We expect the next M6 to have a tuned, twin-turbo V-8 in favor of the M Division's move to lower displacement, fuel efficient engines.
Bottom line: Marks new territory in the land between hate and envy
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