Probably one of the cooler threads that goes by unnoticed is put together by Carscoop. The method behind it is to highlight a particular vehicle and how it went from being one of many showcars and how it came to exist in the real world.
For a car junkie, this is what dreams are made of.
And, if you are a BMW nut, this is where the payoff really shows.
This particular piece reflects back on BMW's Z9 concept vehicle. I remember when this hit the scene there was a huge buzz about it. Little did we know that this would, essentially, become today's 6-Series that we see tearing up the streets.
Say what you will about its design; some love it, some hate it. But, it does make you feel something.
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BMW's current generation 6-Series, codenamed E63 in coupe flavor and E64 as a convertible, had some big (if not terribly successful) shoes to fill when it came out as a 2004 model. Meant to be a spiritual successor to BMW's 'sharky' 1980s 6-Series, it took over "big GT" duties after the 8-Series was retired in 1999.
However, instead of offering a V12 in its top-range model, BMW went instead with the F1-inspired 5.0 liter V10 powerhouse to create a new M6 with an SMG III transmission and a carbon fiber roof.
Much like Chris Bangle's 7-Series and 5-Series models, the new 6-Series was a bold move away from the Bavarian firm's stagnant (but undeniably classic) lines and into fresh styling territory...
[Source: Carscoop]
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