At Drive 4 Corners, we have been sharing BMW related content to our following in attempt to share BMW history, photos, and owners. This week it is worth sharing with you all some of the details of the North American BMW M6. I am sure most of you know this story, but I figured it was worth sharing :)
This week take a delve into the history of BMW's GT coupes. The Highline models were standard in North America in 1988, and the BMW M6 that was offered was finally the vindication BMW enthusiasts were looking for since the release of the 6 Series a decade prior. Enjoy the story of the Highline Coupe:
In designing the E24 6 Series to suit multiple markets, designer Paul Bracq, who created the BMW Turbo in 1972, confronted the reality that BMW doesn’t always mean the same thing in Germany as it does in the US. It was a time to revel in traditional BMW styling, performance and personality. As it is even today, the German concept of sporting luxury does not always translate into American notions of, well, comfort luxury. Unfortunately, the new flagship line seemed the 6 series would become slightly larger and heavier than previous models (a trend found in modern BMW’s as well!). In 1977, the first year of the U.S. E24, it carried up to 350 lb more than the previous 3.0 CSi.
Full story here: http://ift.tt/1yPyRSX
Enjoy. Comments also welcome.
This week take a delve into the history of BMW's GT coupes. The Highline models were standard in North America in 1988, and the BMW M6 that was offered was finally the vindication BMW enthusiasts were looking for since the release of the 6 Series a decade prior. Enjoy the story of the Highline Coupe:
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In designing the E24 6 Series to suit multiple markets, designer Paul Bracq, who created the BMW Turbo in 1972, confronted the reality that BMW doesn’t always mean the same thing in Germany as it does in the US. It was a time to revel in traditional BMW styling, performance and personality. As it is even today, the German concept of sporting luxury does not always translate into American notions of, well, comfort luxury. Unfortunately, the new flagship line seemed the 6 series would become slightly larger and heavier than previous models (a trend found in modern BMW’s as well!). In 1977, the first year of the U.S. E24, it carried up to 350 lb more than the previous 3.0 CSi.
Full story here: http://ift.tt/1yPyRSX
Enjoy. Comments also welcome.
BMW's Highline Coupe (M6 Content)
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