BMW Reveals New "Eclipse" Media Campaign for the 2013 6-Series Gran Coupe

Despite the fact that the 6-Series Grand Coupe’s world premiere will take place in March at the Geneva Motor Show and the first cars won't be arriving in showrooms until next summer, BMW has already readied a media campaign for its spanking new sports saloon.

The global campaign, which will launch in print and TV media in the second quarter of 2012, features a total eclipse of the sun as the central theme and the motto “Beauty. Revealed”.

BMW tells us that the beginning of the commercial, the new version of the 6-Series will be barely visible, but as the eclipse progresses, the firm's newest model will gradually come into light. When the eclipse ends, the sun will come out and the Gran Coupe will be fully revealed.

“The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe marks the beginning of a new chapter. It is BMW’s first four-door coupé and combines uncompromising driving dynamics with exclusive elegance and breath-taking design”, said head of BMW communications Andreas-Christoph Hofmann. “The campaign uses the image of a solar eclipse to highlight the model’s uniqueness.”

You can take a peek at the print ads right after the break.

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Configurator

It didn't take long for BMW to release an online configurator for its brand-new 6-Series Grandma Vehicle, which was revealed this past weekend break prior to its first public appearance that is planned to take place at the 2012 Geneva Generator Show next Goal, for those lovers who just have to build their own.

For now, the configurator offers customers some primary options to select from such as the outside and inside colours, the attractive cuts and light weight metal rim designs

We also get our first look at the M Game Offer that will be available from the release of the four-door edition of the 6-Series next summer time.

Among the features involved is an M the rules of aerodynamics package with exclusive body elements for the front end, side dresses and back attire, fatigue tailpipes in darkish internet explorer, black-painted braking system callipers, LED foglamps, and a athletics fatigue system for the 650i Grandma Coupe

The package also features normal 19-inch light-alloy tires in M double-spoke design or additionally, 20-inch tires, plus two exclusive M colour comes to an end, As well as Dark-colored metal and Imola Red non-metallic.

Interior features include M athletics seating in Alcantara/leather with pink comparison appears, an M natural buckskin rim with multi-function keys and gearshift paddles, and light weight metal hexagon inside reduce pieces. In addition, the M Game package contributes home sill finishers wearing the M company company name and an M persons foot rest.

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AC Schnitzer BMW 650i Coupe 2012 Tune Presented Ahead Of Essen Motor Show

You want to give enthusiasts more ways to customize the new 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe, the AC Schnitzer has unveiled its tuning program for the new 650I in Show 2011 this week's Essen Motor in Germany.

ACS6 Dubbed the 5.0i, the package includes a performance upgrade with unspecified changes in the engine turbo 4.4-liter V8 that help raise production to 540 horsepower from 407HP.

AC Schnitzer ACS6 5.0i supports is 100 km / h (62 mph), one meter off after 4.3 seconds, compared to a standard time is 4.9 seconds.

Tune continues lowered suspension, new exhaust system and a beefier braking system with 8-piston front.

Outside AC Schnitzer has designed a new front bumper, a chrome grille and fender moldings match, a spoiler trunk lid and rear valance that incorporates a diffuser. Walk on the new 5.0i ACS6 light 21-inch wheels that the German tuner says they are 30% less than the factory 20-inch wheels tipped the scales at just 11.5 kg (25.3 pounds).

On the inside cover AC Schnitzer pack a sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals and new trim accents.

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BMW’s Concept 6 Series Coupe

This is the first live shots of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept at the Paris Salon. As reported previously, this is nothing more than thinly disguised 2011 6-Series Coupe, which is set to arrive in dealerships next year, six and V8 engine options.

Here's the skinny: bracelets are out, Van Hooydonk is (as head of design of the Bavarian company as Van Hooydonk has been responsible for the exterior of the old 6er). Phil has already given her "humps" on the concept based on the preview pictures. Now here's my opinion on vivid images:

The forequarters that reminds me of an aging actress who has recently had a facelift: his lips were drawn long and thin, his eyes bulge sockets and his ears are pulled back. Three-quarters back, on the other side is a little too much like the current 3 Series Coupé.

Many of our readers were very vocal with their opinions on our last post. So our question is: What do you think of the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept, now that you saw live images? Is it better or worse? Tell us in the comments below.

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New BMW 6-Series Convertible

In the margins of the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the next generation 6 Series convertible, and now we have a wealth of images and video to throw so you can get a better look at all the fine details.

As we have already said, the new series debuts with a ragtop 6 400-hp 4.4-liter V8 turbo (as 650I), has enough room for two golf bags with the top down, and be available with cockade is 8-speed automatic transmission, or (even better) a manual transmission 6-speed. The 650I completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds with the engine electronics to finally step in and cut your speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

Once the new 650th Convertible goes on sale, we also see a small compression 640th petrol turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 320HP and 450 nm (332 lb-ft). This engine pushes the 640th Convertible 0-100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

As a 640i, the car will use only 7.9 liters / 100 km (~ 30 mpg), while the V8's fuel economy is slightly less effective at 10.7 liters / 100 km (~ 22 mpg).

Later, the line of certain markets may expect turbo-diesel (630d and 640D) and a high performance V8 biturbo on the M6 ​​Convertible.

As we waited for BMW to release all the goodies some of the future of hi-po / diesel options, look at the pictures of the mega-gallery below.

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