BMW 6 Series Rumored to Become Porsche 911 Fighter
The next-generation BMW 6 Series is rumored to become a Porsche 911 fighter.
Set to debut in 2018 or ’19, the new BMW 6 Series is reportedly getting revamped to compete with Porsche’s legendary sports car, which means the German automaker will kill off the convertible and Gran Coupe models. Expected to ride on BMW’s new CLAR platform, the next-generation 6 Series will shed around 500 pounds, making it more agile and formidable compared to the current offering. Other features of the new 6 Series include optional air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a new quad-turbo, inline-six engine producing around 550 horsepower.
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That won’t be the only major change to BMW’s lineup, as the company continues to look for ways to compete with its German counterparts. The Z5, which is the result of a collaboration with Toyota, is now said to only come in roadster form, meaning there’s no hardtop-coupe variant. Toyota on the other hand will sell the hardtop version of the platform as its Supra successor. There will be a top-of-the-line Z5 M, sporting around 450 hp from an inline-six engine.
A proposed range-topping 9 Series is still awaiting approval, but if it does it will be a four-door coupe offering with an hybrid powertrain combining for 500 hp.
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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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