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From Concept to Reality: BMW's 6-Series Coupe and Convertible [E63/E64]
BMW's current generation 6-Series, codenamed E63 in coupe flavor and E64 as a convertible, had some big (if not terribly successful) shoes to fill when it came out as a 2004 model. Meant to be a spiritual successor to BMW's 'sharky' 1980s 6-Series, it took over "big GT" duties after the 8-Series was retired in 1999.
However, instead of offering a V12 in its top-range model, BMW went instead with the F1-inspired 5.0 liter V10 powerhouse to create a new M6 with an SMG III transmission and a carbon fiber roof.
Much like Chris Bangle's 7-Series and 5-Series models, the new 6-Series was a bold move away from the Bavarian firm's stagnant (but undeniably classic) lines and into fresh styling territory.
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Spy Shots: New Bmw 2-series Convertible Stretches Out In The Snow
To the delight of our scoop photographers, the new 2-Series Convertible has made another appearance for the camera, this time while undergoing cold weather testing in Sweden. In the same way that the 4-Series Coupe and Convertible models are based on...
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Spy Shots: Meet The All-new Bmw 2-series Coupe, The 4-series' Smaller Sibling
At the end of November, our trusty spies caught up with a prototype model of the upcoming 2-Series Convertible with a traditional canvas top. Now, they’ve managed to meet up with the coupe version of the series, about a year ahead of its market...
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Scoop: Bmw 4-series Grancoupe Is The Sportier Looking Alter-ego Of The 3-series Sedan And Gt
You would think that, with the already launched 3-Series sedan and Touring (estate / station wagon) and the upcoming 4-Series Coupe and Convertible, and 3-Series Gran Turismo (GT for short), BMW would be done with its 3- and 4-Series range lineup. Well,...
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Spy Video: New Bmw 4-series Convertible Filmed At The Green Hell
We have just filmed the replacement of the BMW 3-Series Convertible while the brand's engineers were driving a camouflaged prototype on the Nürburgring track. BMW is rumored to replace the 3-Series badge with the 4-series moniker for the two-door...
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2012 Bmw 6-series Coupe Officially Revealed, 118 High-res Pictures For Your Viewing Pleasure
BMW has put the top on its all-new 2012 6-Series with the presentation of the Coupe model ahead of its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show in China in April. The new 6-Series Coupe comes shortly after the convertible model that received its public...
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