2010 Paris Auto Show Coverage

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First Look: BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

Exterior design session over, we move into the interior. There are seats for four and natural lighting is highly valued, as evidenced by the presence of a full glass roof. The 6 Series Coupe swathes driver and passengers in premium materials with leather leading the charge. It's difficult to avoid the iDrive control system omnipresent in the BMW lineup, although the latest generation is a significant improvement over the launch models. To help the Concept 6 Series Coupe step out of the crowd, a freestanding 10.2-inch display sits above the center stack's air vents with bright chrome surround trim. A Head-Up Display is placed directly in front of the driver for minimal operating distractions. The 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Surround Sound System uses 16 individual amplifiers and Dirac Dimensions technology for a high-quality aural experience. There is even a center speaker housed within the dashboard area. Needless to say, the name Bang & Olufsen speaks for itself. The big money question we always ask when it comes to concepts is: How much of the concept design will make it to production? We will just have to wait in order to find out.