Geneva 2012: BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Corners The "Looks Kind Of Like A 5…Maybe A 7…Sort Of" Market Segment

by Derek Kreindler

March 6th, 2012 11:11 AM

geneva 2012 bmw 6 series gran coupe corners the looks kind of like a 5maybe a 7sort

Despite looking very much like a sedan, BMW unveiled their 6 Series “Gran Coupe” at the Geneva Auto Show, as it engages in yet another asinine tit-for-tat response to competing product from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Engines included a gasoline or diesel inline six (with turbocharging) and a twin turbocharged V8. An 8-speed automatic transmission along with a start-stop system, is standard, and drivers can hit an ECO PRO button if they suddenly feel compelled to save the planet. Sales are expected to begin this summer – we’re not sure why, but they are.

Thanks to AutoGuide.com for the live photos

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SherbornSean on Mar 06, 2012

Is this that new K9 they've been testing on Korean highways?

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-Cole- on Mar 06, 2012

The 7 series now has two coupes.

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