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BMW
M6 Gran Coupé
Proof that BMW still builds a true Sports Sedan
Shin Takei
BMWs have always been known to produce the “Ultimate
Driving Machine” as per their familiar ad slogan. To keep that
motto alive, the engineers at BMW have offered us cars with
great performance. These cars are not sports cars but sports
sedans, meaning that it has back seats and even four doors
for a family. Starting from a separate racing department in the
1960’s the M division went on to showcase specially-tuned BMWs
starting with the late seventies M535i. The most popular and
famous is the M3 series now known as M4. Regardless, these cars
have enhanced performance to make each model sportier
than the already sporty normal offerings.
The 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupé is an incredible sports sedan
and one that can only be appreciated by driving one. Of the
three M6 models being offered, the Gran Coupé is the best
all-around model that can satisfy most owners unless you must
have a two door Coupé or a convertible. The Gran Coupé is a
four-door fastback with a low roofl ine that blends well with the
overall shape. The M spec brings along a carbon fi ber roof that
enhances the sporty look. The familiar twin grill up front is fl anked
by two headlights and a lower center opening with side grills.
In 2001, the unsuspecting public was shocked to see the design
direction taken by Chris Bangle and his designers on the E-65 7
series sedans when the competition offered conservative looking
designs. This, however, ushered in an era of all manufacturers
chasing the fl ame-surface design as it was commonly called. But
amazingly, today when most manufacturers offer cars with busy
surfaces, the M6 Gran Coupé looks surprisingly and pleasantly
conservative. The M6 Gran Coupé is not a fl amboyant looking
car but rather a good looking well-proportioned sports sedan.
The rear end design is especially nice and clean with the tail
lights nicely integrated into the upper body and the quad
exhausts show those behind what’s up ahead.
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