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What is the time frame for the introduction of the new design?

Well the facelift in coming in a couple of months, so my best guess is +/- 3 years

Report: 2011 BMW 6-Series roomier, less controversial

BMW's followup to the dramatic 6-Series won't bring anything shocking to the table, but it should address concerns with the existing model and increase the large coupe's competitiveness, according to a new report by Germany's AutoBild.

While the current 6-Series — introduced in 2004 — is arguably one of BMW's most aggressive and controversial designs, its successor won't do anything to push the envelope further. Instead, it will serve to move the 6er further toward grand tourer territory.

Longer than today's model, the 2011 6-Series will offer more legroom for rear passengers. At the same time, it will get a sportier cockpit with a more driver oriented console layout.

As signaled by BMW's new CS concept, the automaker will be abandoning its awkward trunk design features on the 5-,6-, and 7-Series in favor of a more streamlined design.

Three engines options will give customers a choice between 306, 408, and 507 horsepower, the report claims. The 306 hp model will make use of BMW's new twin-turbo inline-six found in the 335i. It's unlikely the 635i will make it to U.S. shores, since Germany luxury makers generally don't offer entry-level engines in premium cars in America.

The 650i's successor will climb in output to 408 horsepower — up from 360 horsepower in the current model, which itself was a significant jump from the 645i's 325 horsepower. The M6 is expected to retain BMW's 5.0-liter V10, with output of at least 507 horsepower.

The convertible version is expected to make use of a folding metal roof, like the new 3-Series convertible. Front overhang on both models will decrease by an inch and a half, despite increased pedestrian safety requirements. Wheelbase will grow three inches.

A previous Autobild report suggested BMW would also offer a four-door variant of the next-gen 6-Series codenamed F14, but it now appears rivaling the Mercedes CLS will be the job of the CS-based 8-Series.


Source: Report: 2011 BMW 6-Series roomier, less controversial

It sounds very nice, but this:

I understand about 6er and 7er, but 5er's tail?

Think they are talking about the Bangle butt, not sure what's wrong with it though!

I wonder if they will put a diesel in the next 6er!

They will.

Current E63 6er will get VTT 3.0L diesel engine already this Fall when being facelifted.

Good, I'm sure that will boost sales in Europe!

What about the 7er, will that get this engine before the new model comes out?

I guess not - it would be very unusual to throw a new engine in an outgoing car (mind that E65/6 production will end in a year!).

BMW usually present some special offers for model's last production year yet IMO they will offer some kind of 7er "Premium" package - with some Individual & high-tech goodies standard.

So Eni....

The V8 engine they mention in the article Tycoon posted (the one with 408 hp). Is that the successor to the curent 4.8 or is that the new V8 TT?

some mags are so dumb-bild in particular. Why would teh Next gen M6 remain with the the same v10 as the last generation-it will follow the next gen M5 and get that engine-duh!

I would guess that the V8 replacing the 4.8 is turbocharged-if the N54 is any measure of success.