The new 6 Series

[Swoxy]

This is the new 6 Series, being introduced 14 years after the original one was discontinued. It's coming out the same time as the X3, at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, known as the 645 Ci Coupe. BMW says it provides 'power and performance within a breathtaking, contemporary design'.

The launch car will feature the 4.4-litre engine with VALVETRONIC, the same fitted to the luxury 745i. This V8 produces a 0-62 mph time of just 5.6 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph, churning out 333 bhp and developing 332 lb.ft (450 Nm) of torque at 3,600 rpm!

BMW will offer three different six-speed gearboxes with power of course going to the rear wheels. As well as a manual six-speed transmission, the new BMW 645Ci comes with an optional six-speed automatic with Steptronic and a Forumla 1 style Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) with steering wheel paddles and gearshift lever.

Available in the UK from December 2003, the BMW 645Ci Coupe will be joined by a convertible model in 2004. I love the original 6 Series, and this, the sole official picture currently avilable doesn't show much of the car, I presume it will take styling cues from the 7 Series, new 5 Series and concept Z9, and surely be a stunning car.

[Veyron]

I'm way disappointed in this and the new 5's design, BMW sales are going to take a nose dive. Their Z9 show car was hideous hence the ugliness in the 5 and 6.

[Swoxy]

I think the car looks beautiful from the side! It has a classic GT shape and really is my kind of car; a powerful, large, luxury coupe!

[Veyron]

To each his own, but I think it is too Hyundai. The G35 looks way better to me, and the price diff will be staggering.

[Swoxy]

I believe they're in a different league in terms of size, power, etc. I was made to understand that this is a competitor to the MB SL whereas the G35 is more towards the SLK/CLK.

[CHaserTourv]

more pics

[poweredpark]

I heard the pricing is going to match the 745 -.-
Ionno
M3 or the new 6 series -.-

[Swoxy]

6 Series definately! Bigger, more power and in a different class altogether.

[97_AWDSM]

I'm assuming there's going to be a new M6...how big of an engine will that be packing?
Wow...my father used to have one of the origional 6s...I loved that car...and now they're back

[Swoxy]

Rumor has it there'll be an M6 with a V10 producing around 500 bhp!

[Veyron]

Originally Posted by Swoxy

Rumor has it there'll be an M6 with a V10 producing around 500 bhp!

I've read that too, sounds very interesting, hopefully it will have some sweet looking M body mods also.!

[Dirk Diggler]

The new 6 is a very nice car, I don't see anything Hyunday about it. Hyundays are very ugly.

[Physician101]

And very unreliable.

[M_Six]

Hey Folks. Was shopping around for a nice 5-series and ran across this forum. Looks like an interesting place to hang.

I'm way disappointed in this and the new 5's design, BMW sales are going to take a nose dive.

Funny you should mention that. The local BMW dealer here told me he expects used 5 and 7 series prices to climb because many folks find the new styles to be ugly. Just my luck as I am looking for an off-lease 5.

It's been 17 years since I gave up my 633CSi. Can't wait to get back into a BMW.

[Tango]

Looks like an upgraded Tiburon - but I think someone should digitally alter the picture and show a nice smooth streamlined trunk - then it will look 200% better.