BMW 6 series Gran Coupe

Still very much one of the high points of the automobile calendar, the Geneva Motor Show gives manufacturers a chance to show off new models and present the odd daring new concept.

BMW 6 series Gran Coupe

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The BMW 6 series Gran Coupe
BMW’s first ever four-door coupe joins a growing market that already features Audi’s A7 and the Mercedes-Benz CLS. The Gran Coupe is 22cm longer than the standard coupe with a larger wheelbase, all in the aim of creating more leg room for passengers in the rear. There will be three engines to choose from: two six cylinders and the top-of-the-range 4.4 litre V8, which will do 0-60mph in just over four seconds. There are a number of extras available, including a Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound System with 16 speakers, while the list of driver-assisting gadgets (parking assistant, night vision, lane departure warning system, to name but a few) may leave you wondering what you actually need to do yourself.
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Range Rover Evoque Cabrio (concept)

Range Rover’s sporty-looking Evoque has proved popular since its release last year, but it seems the company is already planning something even more different with this cabrio concept. It’s strongly based on the three-door Evoque, with a folding soft roof to avoid excess weight. “We believe the Evoque lends itself beautifully to the idea of a convertible,” commented Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director, but the lack of roof leaves the concept looking somewhat squat and overly wide, especially as the sloping roof is one of the Evoque’s most eye-catching features. The jury is still out, and expect Range Rover to continue to canvas opinion during the coming months with an eye on entering production in a couple of years.
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