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Its unmistakable design language
gives the new BMW 6 Series Coupe an aura of athletic elegance.
The long sweeping hood, short front overhang and set-back
passenger compartment team up with a 2.9 inch (74 mm) increase
in body length over its predecessor and a 2.95 inch (75 mm)
longer wheelbase to create the hallmark proportions of a BMW
Coupe. Meanwhile, the extra width of the new car – it is now 1.5
inches (39 mm) wider thanks to its increased track width – makes
for an exceptionally powerful stance that emphasizes its
impressive roadholding.
All of which ensures that observers are
struck by the car’s dynamic forward-surging presence and promise
of dynamic driving ability the moment they set eyes on it. The
faithful reflection of the car’s character in its exterior
styling is given particular appeal by the lines running along
the full length of the body and its harmoniously sculpted
surfaces. The inspiration for these design features was the
natural movement of waves. In the same way as water is parted by
an object in flowing water, the car body’s shaping lines fan out
from the BMW badge on the hood to both sides of the body.
The innovations in the new BMW 6
Series Coupe also extend to lighting technology, in the shape of
Adaptive LED Headlights. Their bright white light provides an
extremely intense and evenly spread illumination of the road.
This technology is unparalleled in the segment and also allows
the beam of the headlights to curves of the road.
Other features that set the new
car apart from its rivals are the BMW ConnectedDrive driver
assistance systems and mobility services. The rear-view camera,
Surround View, Parking Assistant, BMW Night Vision with
pedestrian recognition, Lane Departure Warning System and Lane
Change Warning System are joined on the list of available
equipment items by the new generation of the BMW
Head-Up-Display. The latest incarnation of the system uses a
full spectrum of colors to display the information projected
onto the windshield. The standard BMW iDrive control system, is
the operating portal for the navigation, communications and
infotainment functions. The high definition, trans-reflective
technology Control Display is centrally mount high on the
sweeping dash and emulates a freestanding flatscreen. Finally,
the optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System
provides a feast of aural pleasure seldom experienced inside a
car.
The all-new third generation 650i
Coupe will join the 650i Convertible in the US market this fall
as a 2012 model. Retail and option pricing will be announced
closer to the on-sale date.
Photos: BMW
(March 13, 2011)
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