Newsgroup: it.discussioni.auto
Titolo: Nuovo coupe da sogno: BMW serie 6

riporto da EVO(UK):
The success of the M3 has encouraged BMW to green-light the long-awaited new
6-Series. BMW's performance models are more popular than ever and that
success has encouraged the firm to make a return to the dedicated coupe
market.
Based on a shortened version of the next- generation 5-Series platform, the
new car will be available as either a coupe or a full four-seater
convertible. The coupe will go on sale in late 2003 with 3-litre
straight-six or 3.5 or 4.5-litre V8 engines. Prices should start at under
£40,000.
In 2004 the range will be topped by a flagship M6 model using a 5-litre V10
from the next-generation M5. The V10 powerplant is being developed to form a
link with the vastly expensive BMW Formula 1 programme which has so far been
under-used for marketing purposes. The M6 will be a spiritual successor to
the M635CSi and is likely to have at least 450bhp. The 6-Series' body and
many of its major chassis components will be made of aluminium - much like
the Z8 - and the resultant low weight should ensure startling performance.
Insiders are suggesting a target 0-60mph time of under 4.5 seconds with a
potential top speed of over 180mph. However, this is likely to be reined in
to the usual self-imposed 155mph limit.
As less prestigious brands come up with ever faster and more able
performance offerings, BMW is keen to assert its superiority. The firm has
already had to increase M3 production and this has persuaded executives not
only that the premium performance market will continue to grow but also that
it's a sector in which BMW must have a strong presence. The controversial Z9
concept showed the direction in which chief stylist Chris Bangle is taking
BMW and holds strong clues to the look of the 6-Series.
Although it will be equipped with all the goodies you'd expect of a modern
Beemer, low weight remains a key engineering principle for the project. If
the M6 is to take the fight to Porsche it's vital that it handles superbly,
in contrast to the rather uninvolving and overweight 8-series. The 8-Series
is now widely seen as an embarrassing and costly aberration for the company
and one it is keen not to repeat.
Whilst the six and eight-cylinder 6-Series won't be as hard-edged as the M3,
the V10 will be a focussed sports car to rival the Porsche 911, with a price
of around £70,000. Featuring the SMG sequential 'box, a multi-link rear axle
and brake-by-wire technology, the M6 will have a formidable armoury. The 911
has long been dominant and Munich is keen to make it a lot harder for the
boys from Stuttgart.
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saluti - Beppe
(27,?-?,RE)

 saluti - Beppe
Ciao!
Micky (27, 184, BG)
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 Viva la sincerità!!
Beh, anche la vecchia serie 6 non scherzava...
Ciao, Lanfranco 45,???+,BO
(Nissan 200SX  driver)
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Lanfranc...@think3.com
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 Altro che M3 V8 (se mai ci sarà)!
Pensa che in America, per poter gareggiare
al campionato, esiste una versiona V8 da 450 cv
stradale della M3, in vendita a circa 250.000 $....
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Lorenzo (22,75,NO)
Lupo 1.4 TDI
Cagiva Mito 160
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 Lorenzo (22,75,NO)
LF

esistono foto, notizie, prezzi???

"LF" <lfa...@SPAM.DOGE.ME.it.NOT> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:MPG.167b229ff...@news.nettuno.it...
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Prova a guardare sul sito 
www.supercars.net
Cercando tra le Bmw, c'è una pagina dedicata
a questa belva, che a quanto leggo:
" The M3 gets a V8! For a little over 225 000 USD BMW is offering
a road going version of the M3 GTR. During development, BMW
designed the strassenversion as close to the ALMS GTR as possible.
Although many details have still not been released, BMW claims a
horsepower rating anywhere from 350 to 450 HP. The new 4 litre
compact V8 fits well within the E46 engine bay. The powerplant is
also pushed very low within the engine bay to offer a low center of gravity.
The use of carbon fibre body sections and lightweight materials keep the
GTR in & around 3000lbs. This puts the car almost 500lbs lighter than
the standard M3. A limited run of road going GTR's are planned to be sold
around February 2002. Each one will be hand built by BMW's M division"
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Lorenzo (22,75,NO)
Lupo 1.4 TDI
Cagiva Mito 160
ERBET...@LIBERO.IT
"Avete scarsi riflessi? Lucidatevi meglio!"

 Lorenzo (22,75,NO)
LF

Beh, anche la vecchia serie 6 non scherzava...
???? La vecchia serie 6 era una delle auto migliori dell'epoca ed e'
stata un grande successo di vendite....
Ciao
Stefano - BMW 330d
Pd,38
webmaster of 
www.terryleehale.com

 stata un grande successo di vendite....
Brutta non lo era, questo lo ammetto. Per il resto mi ricordo il commento di
un pilota chiamato a provarla: "una macchina inutile".
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un pilota chiamato a provarla: "una macchina inutile".
Io invece mi ricordo il commento di Piquet "La migliore granturismo
del mondo" riferito alla 635 CSI...........
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 Ciao, Lanfranco 45,???+,BO
LF

del mondo" riferito alla 635 CSI...........
Ricordo quella prova. Ancor meglio ricordo la prova della M635, una
vera bestia. Non bisogna dimenticare che quella vettura e' nata negli
anni '70, non si puo' guardare con gli occhi un appassionato degli
anni '80, che giustamente cominciava a lamentare la linea un po' fuori
dai canoni.
Ciao, M'ork 
(LasPlassas,12,Cizeta Moroder 1.4 TDI,75)