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New BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Coupé Brings Back Memories of the 8-Series
The last time BMW had a V12-powered coupe in its range was at the end of the previous decade with the range topping versions of the 8-Series (the 850Ci and 850CSi specifically). The reason why we mention this has to do with the Bavarian carmaker's announcement on the world premiere of the one-off Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2013 on May 24. Designed and created in collaboration with famed Italian design house Pininfarina, the Gran Lusso Coupé follows in the footsteps of the BMW Z4-based Zagato Coupé that was presented at last year's Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
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This Is What A Bmw 860i Based On The Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Could Look Like
Even though personally, I wouldn't necessarily agree on the use of the 8-Series moniker on such a large and more luxury-orientated coupe like the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Concept, some officials over in Munich disagree and have hinted that...
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Pininfarina And Bmw Design Directors Talk About The Gran Lusso Coupe
BMW’s first-ever collaboration with renowned Italian design house Pininfarina resulted in the Gran Lusso Coupe, a luxury grand tourer that was displayed at this year’s Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. As we find out from...
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Bmw Concept Ninety Sports Bike Is The R 90 S Of The 21st Century [w/video]
The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso V12 Coupé is not the only new concept from BMW for the 2013 Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. The Bavarian company also brought along a motorcycle named the BMW Concept Ninety, which is both a present for...
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The Concorso D’eleganza Villa D’este 2012 In Pictures
Last weekend, the luxurious Grand Hotel Villa d'Este overseeing the scenic shores of Lake Como in northern Italy played host to the annual Concorso d'Eleganza vintage-car event. On display at the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este...
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2009 Concorso D'eleganza Image Galore With 107 Photos
Get ready to take a ride into the past with our mega-gallery of the cars that shined at the 2009 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy that celebrated its 80th anniversary. The overall winner of the show was a dazzling 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B...
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