BMW’s flagship GT model could get V10 twin-turbo producing 625-hp

After making its rounds at all other major auto shows, the BMW CS Concept has finally made its way to North America and is being displayed at the 2008 New York Auto Show this week. BMW has already confirmed that the CS Concept is a design study outlining the company’s new flagship Gran Turismo model. The car will fit above the 7-Series when it hits markets in 2011, and will compete with other four-door coupes including the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide, Audi A7 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS

Gerhard Richter, a member of the management team of the BMW M GmbH, will be assigned project leader on the upcoming Gran Turismo. Of course this means that the Gran Turismo will have massive M-influence from the get go.

Powertrain details are still sketchy. Previous reports say that engine choices will range from a V8 all the way up to a V12. A new report from AutoZeitung says that the new BMW Gran Turismo will get a new...

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M53R - 3/23/2008 3:19:42 AM

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When I 1st saw the CS concept I wasnt that much of a fan, but ever since then it has been growing on me, and now I think its the most beautiful BMW design ever.

djrickp - 3/23/2008 9:55:06 AM

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I never get tired of that chrome shadow paint.

M53R - 3/23/2008 12:18:49 PM

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You need to check your release dates of both.

Otherwise, spare us.

ICON - 3/23/2008 12:57:55 PM

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Hate on Idiot.....

ghosthunter - 3/23/2008 2:59:52 PM

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the closest thing to a track car that a hard working individual will ever own is GTR. with M3's price tag, you get much higher performance than M3. i think that is pretty much a given.

tattedtwice - 3/24/2008 6:13:02 AM

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That could easily be turned and applied to that company from japan that you so adore. Or maybe in your eyes it can't be, and that's why you're so obviously threatened by BMW.

It's ok man, I know it must hurt your feelings that lexus hasn't caught up yet. Hang in there, they'll get close someday.

henbmw - 3/24/2008 9:16:50 AM

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"If you look up "badge whore" in a dictionary, a picture of BMW's emblem should be there."

Have you ever even opened a dictionary? GoObama, go elsewhere, nobody wants to hear your idiotic comments.

Dave - 3/23/2008 11:20:14 AM

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Perhaps BMW could generate even more excitement and call this the 8 series.

Audiphile - 3/23/2008 11:57:10 AM

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That stainless-steel finish certainly does catch your eye. It'll be interesting to see what the production model looks like.

However, if it's anything like the Mercedes CLS, you won't fit in it if you are over 6'2" tall.

ICON - 3/23/2008 1:02:40 PM

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Beautiful Auto, grat design statement....can't wait to see how this design direction influences all of the upcoming models.

bmwfan1513 - 3/23/2008 1:10:07 PM

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That is such a nice car! That engine would be awesome!

1BadMan - 3/23/2008 5:44:10 PM

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I stated on here before, this will be the 9 Series!

hybridfarce - 3/23/2008 9:27:30 PM

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I thought the 1 series was the best of Bangle’s designs with the high beltline running the length of the car, but this concept is even better, showing a similar high but broken beltline that exaggerates the rear wheel arch. Well done. The high beltline reminds me of the first generation Corvair, making the car look lower to the ground than it really is.

http://carnut.com/cgi-bin/03/image.pl?/show/01/vair/pic06.jpg

Whelan - 3/24/2008 10:25:34 AM

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I would hope two things.

1) that they use something other than C5, that has gotta be TMd by Corvette.

2) That with a TT V10 you could get more than 625hp.

bmwman1963 - 3/24/2008 8:10:26 PM

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GoObama08 is the "Ultimate Badge Whore"! I think Wikipedia is creating a new entry just for him entitled "Lexobotomy" !

BennyILL - 3/24/2008 8:44:46 PM

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I really despise the design of this car. I can definitely see why so many people are in love with it, but it's just too flashy and has way too much going on. The lines are great, but there is nothing about it that screams class to me. There needs to be a subtlety in the design.