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2018 BMW 6 Series spied: Talk of 911-rivalling 6er could be shot through

A sporty prototype believed to be the next-generation 2018 BMW 6 Series has been spied testing on public roads this week.


Despite numerous reports earlier this year that the 6 Series would be turned into a Porsche 911 fighter - with its sport-luxe GT spot taken by the anticipated 8 Series - it appears the new 6 Series will continue on the same path as the current model.

Photographers report that this development vehicle looks slightly smaller than the car on sale today - not larger, as an 8 Series would likely be, but also not small and lithe enough to be any sort of genuine 911 rival.

Up front there are sharper headlights and a wider grille, making the 6 Series appear wider and flatter than the current model - potentially bringing it in line with the recently-revealed 'G30' 5 Series and larger 7 Series.

Out back, pre-production tail-lights are being used, but the chunky rump stays true to the current car, while large trapezoidal tailpipes protrude from the bumper.

Under the bonnet, expect the new 6 Series to feature a similar engine line-up to the closely-related 5 Series range, including the range-topping 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 from the M550i xDrive, which in the sedan produces 340kW and 650Nm and shoots from 0-100km/h in just four seconds flat.

An all-out M6 variant will almost certainly join the range at some point, as well.

Like the current car, a convertible version is likely to follow, though a four-door GranCoupe body may not be on the cards.

It’s expected the 6 Series will sit below the larger 8 Series when it is launched towards the end of the decade - which is believed to be BMW’s direct competitor for the S-Class Coupe and upcoming Audi A9.

Timing of the new 6 Series is yet to be revealed, though it’s likely we’ll see more developments over the coming year.

Stay tuned to CarAdvice for more updates.

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