New BMW Concept Gran Coupe CLS fighter to be built (updated)
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I'll post up pics when they put it up. Sounds pretty cool though!
Munich. With an exclusive Design Night on the evening of the first press day at Auto China in Beijing (April 23rd to May 2nd 2010), BMW provides an in-depth insight into its design philosophy and development strategy. The program of the BMW Design Night is modular in structure and presents extensive background information on the premium automobile manufacturer’s innovative design culture. In addition to highlighting the long versions of the BMW 5 Series developed specially for the Chinese market, the main focus is on an elegant 4-door vehicle with striking dynamic proportions: the BMW Concept Gran Coupé.
The concept study on display symbolises the outstanding design expertise of BMW. The BMW Concept Gran Coupé concentrates the fundamental values of the brand. Its body design authentically captures a sense of superior dynamic performance and high-quality elegance. The shaping style, which follows a coherent pattern down to the last detail, convincingly visualises BMW’s philosophy as an automobile manufacturer. As with the Concept CS 2007, BMW once again sets new benchmarks in the design of 4-door coupes with a distinctive sporty character.
Based on a powerful tradition in this segment, the BMW Concept Gran Coupé carries the essence of brand values and the genes of BMW design into the future. The concept shows the classic features of all BMW coupes: the long wheelbase, the vaulted bonnet with forward-pointing lines, the set-back greenhouse, the flat silhouette, the coupe-style roof line and the short front overhang reflect the dynamic potential of the vehicle. The surface structures and the fact that the design quality is geared towards perfection illustrate the aspiration of the brand BMW to build 4-door high-performance coupes with the sportiest proportions and the most elegant design. - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378296
The concept study on display symbolises the outstanding design expertise of BMW. The BMW Concept Gran Coupé concentrates the fundamental values of the brand. Its body design authentically captures a sense of superior dynamic performance and high-quality elegance. The shaping style, which follows a coherent pattern down to the last detail, convincingly visualises BMW’s philosophy as an automobile manufacturer. As with the Concept CS 2007, BMW once again sets new benchmarks in the design of 4-door coupes with a distinctive sporty character.
Based on a powerful tradition in this segment, the BMW Concept Gran Coupé carries the essence of brand values and the genes of BMW design into the future. The concept shows the classic features of all BMW coupes: the long wheelbase, the vaulted bonnet with forward-pointing lines, the set-back greenhouse, the flat silhouette, the coupe-style roof line and the short front overhang reflect the dynamic potential of the vehicle. The surface structures and the fact that the design quality is geared towards perfection illustrate the aspiration of the brand BMW to build 4-door high-performance coupes with the sportiest proportions and the most elegant design. - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378296
I'll post up pics when they put it up. Sounds pretty cool though!
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If they are planning to position this as a CLS, A7, Panamera, etc, fighter then it will be interesting because IMO, the difference between this and the 5 or 7 series is barely perceptible.
At least the CLS looks very different.
This is obviously more production ready than the CS concept, but I did like the CS better.
At least the CLS looks very different.
This is obviously more production ready than the CS concept, but I did like the CS better.
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This thing is about coupe as much as current GS.
Nevertheless its an awesome design and this really should have been the new 5 or 7.
I love that Evoesque face and sinister back. Its really handsome and evil at the same time. Great job!
Are Germans doing the fragmentation of market on purpose or they are just afraid to launch designs like this and CLS as mainstream models? Or maybe its the buyers that want conservative lines?
Nevertheless its an awesome design and this really should have been the new 5 or 7.
I love that Evoesque face and sinister back. Its really handsome and evil at the same time. Great job!
Are Germans doing the fragmentation of market on purpose or they are just afraid to launch designs like this and CLS as mainstream models? Or maybe its the buyers that want conservative lines?
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Yeah this is not a true CLS/A7 fighter. This is just another sedan, that I guess is made to slot between the 5 and 7. The 5 and 7's prices already overlap so I have no idea what the purpose of this car will be. A sedan slotting between the 3 and 5 might have made more sense?
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wow i think it looks great!!!!!! good blend of the new 5 and the current 6, but better than the current 5 and 6 (far better). good job!! i am glad that they are entering the cls market, that's one good market to use more styling
it looks a bit more like sedan, but if it provides more rear room in the back than the cls, i am all for it
it looks a bit more like sedan, but if it provides more rear room in the back than the cls, i am all for it