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It also paves the way for a new, aesthetically powerful and dynamic
interpretation of this breed of vehicle. With the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe,
the German premium carmaker is presenting a new definition of luxury-class
2+2-seater driving enjoyment and exclusiveness.
The powerful proportions
and sporty yet elegant lines of the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe provide the
perfect packaging for its dynamic performance and personality. All the classic
hallmarks of a BMW coupe are present, including the stretched bonnet, the short
front overhang, a passenger compartment set well to the rear, and a low
silhouette incorporating a dynamically flowing roofline. The principal bodywork
lines run the full length of the concept model, and there is a strong sense of
stylistic unity between all the different parts of the vehicle. The lines and
surfaces seem to ripple out in a dynamic, pulsating wave.
Eye-catching
features of the concept model include the new LED headlights, which combine the
typical BMW twin round headlight format with innovative lighting technology. The
all-LED design, featured for the first time on a BMW, produces a strikingly
bright white light with very sharp and intensive road illumination. The
functionality includes Adaptive Headlights, i.e. the headlight beam follows the
road at all times. The LED rings for the daytime driving lights accentuate the
characteristic, unmistakable BMW front-end styling.
The interior of the
BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe conveys functionality, elegance and exclusiveness.
The fluent lines and smooth transitions in the cockpit area produce an ambience
that extends to the whole interior, embracing both the front- and the rear-seat
occupants. The driver-centric interior design is typical of BMW and a hallmark
of a sports coupe. Keynotes are the exceptionally stylish design in the center
console area and, providing a further innovative touch, the freestanding
10.2-inch iDrive Control Display in the center of the instrument panel. The
concept model is also equipped with the Head-Up Display system that offers
world-beating functionality and display quality. For maximum listening quality,
the hi-fi system was designed especially for the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe
using high-quality components from Danish audio systems specialists Bang & Olufsen.
The BMW Coupe Tradition
As a byword for sporty
driving enjoyment, coupe models have a special place in the history of the BMW
brand. The BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe is the latest chapter in a tradition which
stretches back 70 years and is richly packed with memorable racing wins and many
legendary icons in automotive design. Milestones in this evolution include the
BMW 327 and BMW 327/28 models, the racing coupes based on the BMW 328, the BMW
503, the BMW 3200 CS, the BMW 2000 CS, the large coupes based on the BMW 3.0 CSi
and, from 1976 onwards, the BMW 6 Series models.
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