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Here's the first pic of what seems to be the new M6!!!...here't the article...

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Seen here for the first time on a remote lake in Northern Finland is a prototype of BMW's M version of the 6-Series coupe.

Back in 1989 the Bavarian carmaker had an M6 on the market; it lived for six years. It became a legend and collectors' item, since only 5855 units were built.

Now, after almost a decade, it looks like the legend will return. The pictured prototype is featuring large air intakes in the front skirt and - according to insider information - is powered by a 5.5 liter V-10 engine delivering about 500 hp. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is rated around 4.5 seconds, but top speed will be cut off electronically at 250 km/h (155 mph).

The new model will come on the market in 2005 and will compete with the Porsche 911 Carrera, the Mercedes SL 55 AMG and the Aston Martin DB9.

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and a bit on the new 1 Series...

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Here are photos showing prototypes of the new BMW 1-Series almost without disguise. They got caught during cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle. From September 2004 on, the Bavarians will enter the Golf class with the new 1-Series, hoping to sell at least 150,000 units per year. Meaning also, these buyers would have to come from former VW-Golf or Opel Astra customers in Europe.

The new 1-Series is a rear-drive car with a longitudinal engine and it will be available in several different body versions. The pictured prototype is the five-door basic model with a steep rear end. BMW will add in the beginning of 2005 a three-door and in the same year a coupe version; a sporty wagon version is coming, but will not be out before the end of 2005.

Power will come initially from four-cylinder engines only: a 120-hp, 1.8-liter four, a 2.0-liter four with 160 hp, and two diesels at 115 hp and 150 hp. Later on a turbo version of the gasoline four-cylinders delivering 220 hp is expected.

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and a concept pic of the new 7 too...which is gonna look boring IMO...

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