Next gen 2011 6-series hardtop convertible (F13) spy video - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Jason · 11-23-2009, 11:43 PM

The next generation 6-series convertible (F13) continues testing throughout Munich. The folding top is expected to be a hardtop. She's sounding good!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-23-2009, 11:52 PM

Wait, that's a rag top. This makes no sense?

GreenPlease · 11-24-2009, 12:10 AM

Yup. Definately a rag top.

hyungy89 · 11-24-2009, 12:11 AM

this is what i've been waiting for!

bdardashti · 11-24-2009, 12:13 AM

When are we expecting this car? not MY; I mean launch...

Nikkahtropolis · 11-24-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm hoping there's a little more fat suit left to cover some body lines, or the lack of them for that matter.

Zell · 11-24-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Wait, that's a rag top. This makes no sense?

Maybe performance-oriented? Lighter materials. Unsure, though. You'd think they'd be doing hard-top convertibles now since they look cooler and are quieter.

x5mad · 11-24-2009, 01:18 AM

Sounds like the V8 model out testing there.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-24-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zell

Maybe performance-oriented? Lighter materials. Unsure, though. You'd think they'd be doing hard-top convertibles now since they look cooler and are quieter.

O no, I understand that part. The title says it's a hard top, but in the video its a rag top.

Jz · 11-24-2009, 01:47 AM

It's a hardtop. The rag is just there for camo purposes. if you look at the rear windows, you can see that it is a hardtop and the rag actually does not connect to the back.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-24-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

I'm hoping there's a little more fat suit left to cover some body lines, or the lack of them for that matter.

This made me lol.

footie · 11-24-2009, 03:35 AM

I don't think you will see a return to the metal roof for future convertibles, the weight is too great, plus it's effect on handling is something that even BMW can't fully overcome.

kred · 11-24-2009, 04:19 AM

the car wash..haha

zuggerat89 · 11-24-2009, 08:39 AM

It looks a lot bigger than the current one... right? Very flat through the turn at the end.

Crisp · 11-24-2009, 09:12 AM

Why do they drive like assholes?

You can tell is a fake rag-top.
It's actually a hard top underneath.

jmikeh · 11-24-2009, 09:31 AM

Strange little indentation just aft of the door handles. Any thoughts as to what that might be? Seems a strange design choice...

SchnellM3 · 11-24-2009, 09:32 AM

I would suspect that its actually a hard top, but for now they are just conceling it with a cover not to give it away too soon.

Tuned1 · 11-24-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kred

the car wash..haha

x2

albeik · 11-24-2009, 10:34 AM

I would've thought it's a hardtop since he just came out of the car wash. I recall that rag-top cars are not recommended in car washes, since high pressure water can (sometimes) leak in. On the other hand, they could be testing the quality of the fit and finish...

... but I vote hard-top. The Z got it, the owners of the 6-series would want one too.

TWSnow · 11-24-2009, 10:38 AM

What was that other car silver with the camo at I think 1.28 sec...

Citizen Z · 11-24-2009, 11:00 AM

The overall lines make me think of an Aston Martin DB9. Which isn't bad.

517 · 11-24-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kred

the car wash..haha

No shit - why take the thing through the car wash? To clean the dirt off the zubaz stripes? I guess it could be to test the roof for leaks, but he didn't seem to be looking around for water...

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11-24-2009, 12:10 AM	#3
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 1,650 iTrader: (2)	Yup. Definately a rag top. __________________ Cars>Women

11-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#6
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11-24-2009, 01:47 AM	#10
Jz Major Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (8)	It's a hardtop. The rag is just there for camo purposes. if you look at the rear windows, you can see that it is a hardtop and the rag actually does not connect to the back. __________________ April, 2010 Suicide Bridge Shoot

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footie The outcast Drives: ???????????? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a house near you Posts: 7,107 iTrader: (0) View footie's Garage	I don't think you will see a return to the metal roof for future convertibles, the weight is too great, plus it's effect on handling is something that even BMW can't fully overcome. __________________ *2011 ???s??e ???e???* 2010 Audi S4Avant 2009 Golf GTI Mk6

11-24-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
hyungy89 Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW 335i X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	this is what i've been waiting for!

11-24-2009, 12:13 AM	#5
bdardashti Captain Drives: Nothing Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 710 iTrader: (0)	When are we expecting this car? not MY; I mean launch...

11-24-2009, 01:18 AM	#8
x5mad Lieutenant Drives: BMW 135i M Vert, BMW e70 X5 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 588 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the V8 model out testing there.

11-24-2009, 04:19 AM	#13
kred Second Lieutenant Drives: '07 e92 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 296 iTrader: (0)	the car wash..haha

11-24-2009, 08:39 AM	#14
zuggerat89 Waiting... Drives: 05 ZHP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY Posts: 792 iTrader: (0)	It looks a lot bigger than the current one... right? Very flat through the turn at the end.

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11-24-2009, 09:31 AM	#16
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11-24-2009, 09:32 AM	#17
SchnellM3 Digger Drives: 09 E92 M3, 09 X6 50i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	I would suspect that its actually a hard top, but for now they are just conceling it with a cover not to give it away too soon.

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albeik Private First Class Drives: 05 S2000, 07 Civic SI, 08 R32 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marlborough, MA Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	I would've thought it's a hardtop since he just came out of the car wash. I recall that rag-top cars are not recommended in car washes, since high pressure water can (sometimes) leak in. On the other hand, they could be testing the quality of the fit and finish... ... but I vote hard-top. The Z got it, the owners of the 6-series would want one too.

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11-24-2009, 11:00 AM	#21
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