Geneva On-Site Report | BMW

BMW

Geneva Motor Show: On-Site Report

World Premiere: The 6 Series Gran Coupé

At this year's Geneva show, BMW's centerpiece is the 6 Series Gran Coupé. Amidst a display of generally flamboyant models, we report from the BMW booth, which presented a somewhat more understated impression.

Text by SATO Takeshi
Photographs by MOCHIZUKI Hirohiko

BMW's First Four-Door Coupé

While other German manufacturers unveiled groundbreaking new models, BMW's presentation was somewhat reserved. They announced the6 Series Gran Coupéwhich they are touting as the company's first four-door coupé. While its design is undoubtedly beautiful, the concept of a low-slung four-door vehicle feels familiar. The lineup includes two engine options: a 3-liter twin-turbo and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo.

Also debuting is the new M6, equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine.M6 CoupéIt is said that an open-top model will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show one month later.