Next-Gen BMW 6 Series Surfaces in the Snow
The successor to the BMW 6 Series has been spied while undergoing winter testing.
It’s still unclear if BMW plans on changing the nameplate to 8 Series when this particular model arrives, or if it will retain the 6 Series moniker. It’s more likely that it will stay the BMW 6 Series given that its proportions and styling are similar to the existing model despite the heavy camouflage concealing all the details. Still, rumors persist that BMW plans on marketing a 6 Series model as a Porsche 911 fighter, but we have yet to see evidence of that.
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Spy photographers caught both the coupe and convertible models testing in the snow and regardless of which nameplate BMW chooses to attach to the models, they will both ride on the German automaker’s CLAR platform, so expect it to shed quite a bit of weight compared to the current 6 Series.
The company previously trademarked the 850, 860, M850 and M8 nameplates, suggesting it is moving forward with an 8 Series model. It’s just unclear whether these prototypes spy photographers have caught testing in recent months will be the 8 Series.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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