Gran Coupe Concept BMW gets the green light into the production line was sticking out a few days after the display at the Beijing Auto Show last April. But what will his name? Is going to be a revival of Seri8?
There has been no official announcement from the Munich headquarters of the largest carmaker in the world in luxury. However, outstanding issues, four-door coupe that will be included in the Series family of six. Currently, the 6 Series coupe and cabriolet consists of a platform built with the Series 5. When Gran Coupe Concept is so produced and entered in the line up for the Series 6, this provides another alternative for consumers who want a car with stripes design a la Coupe, but have better access to rear seats, plus a premium luxury car of German origin .
"Gran Coupe Concept BMW coupe is the 4-door saloon," said Klaus Draeger, Member of the BMW Board of Management. Unfortunately, Klaus Draeger still reluctant to explain the specifications. But Gran Coupe Concept is believed to be present at the end of 2012.
The body design of the BMW Concept Coupé Gran expresses sporty flair in its ultimate form. The 4-door vehicle, clearly signals the very highest level of dynamic performance, with its extremely elegant, flat and coupe-like proportions. Stretching the entire length of the vehicle and therefore measuring Almost 5 meters, flowing lines dominate the design, giving rise to outstanding aerodynamic levels, just as the low center of gravity reflects an agile driving responses.
There will be several choices of machines that will be picked up Gran Coupe Concept, the two petrol engines, two diesel engines, hybrid and M. version Gasoline engine 3.0 liter 6-cylinder (300 hp) and 4.4-liter V8 (400 hp). For diesel engine capacity of 3.0 liter turbodiesel (204 hp and 245 hp). For the M version is expected to use a V8 engine that throws twinturbo power up to 570 hp.
The front section is defined by the BMW kidney grille characteristic of the brand - an icon of body design of the which is not just central but Also a dominating element of the front design. The kidney grille of the BMW Concept Coupé Gran has a flat appearance, with an Asymmetrical side view the which emphasizes the close attention to detail. The central section with the kidney grille is formally separated from other BMW Such icons as the headlights and water inlets.
The clarity of the LED front lights highlights the vehicle's precision and premium aspirations. The water inlet runs an extremely long way back into the side sections, making the front section Appear particularly wide. All elements of the front section Appear to merge to form a single, elegantly curved movement.
Apparently BMW did not want to miss in terms of development saloon coupe. The manufacturer of premium cars like Mercedes-Benz CLS has been released, the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7 Sportback just introduce
While the super-sophisticated aluminum-skinned CS was killed off by the financial crisis, the Gran Coupe has a more orthodox and affordable basis, sitting on the Same fundamental architecture as the latest 5 - and 7-Series.
That means the will of likely, Gran Coupe share Their suite of six-and eight-cylinder petrol, turbo-diesel and hybrid engines, as well as the latest eight-speed automatic transmission.
And what about the 8 Series? This name is reserved for the flagship BMW. Today is the flagship BMW 7 Series, like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or Audi A8. But BMW does not have a coupe variant of the Series 7, such as CL-Class coupe, which is a variant of the S-Class.
Was unclear whether his name will be distinguished by the regular 6 Series Coupe. Chances are that the wording on an existing name, such as the Series 5 GT for example.
Indeed, Gran Coupe offers a combination of luxury 7 Series as well as presenting more sporty character and driving pleasure. Used the same platform as the Series 5 or Series 7, as well as engine and transmission.