BMW is mulling over the possibility of producing a 9 Series ‘super sedan’ that will see it compete with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Back in April 2014, BMW presented the Vision Future Luxury Concept, which hinted at a new flagship that could sit above the 7 Series.
As expected, the initial hype died down soon after, with no mention of the car ever going into production – until now. With the aforementioned rival already in existence, word is going around that incoming BMW CEO, Harald Krueger, is a huge fan of the concept, further cementing hope for the 9 Series.
Should the production model echo the concept, we could be looking at a car that measures in at 5,500 mm in length – roughly 280 mm more than the current long-wheelbase 7 Series. Expect the next-generation of BMW’s Laserlight technology to feature, which includes OLED (organic LED) rear lights and laser headlights.
Additional pizzazz in the form of suicide doors a la Rolls-Royce Phantom could feature as well, seeing as how the concept already possesses said setup. As for the interior, there is no doubt that BMW will go all out to ensure the ambience is nothing short of spectacular, considering the opposition.
The sole aspect that is unlikely to make it to production would probably be the carbon-fibre bars that double as the B-pillars and form part of the core structure. Should production of the BMW 9 Series receive the go-ahead, the public can look forward to 2017 for a global debut.
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If they stick to the concept, they would still have a fighting chance against the S class.
What the undisguised shot of the 7 series shows it’s already an epic fail from start. Normal luxury saloon class also fail to rival want to use same expertise to rival a class above? Their RR is in another planet is it?
For luxury compact executive class, everyone wants to rival 3 series, for luxury executive class, yes everyone wants to rival 5 series. But nobody takes 7 series as the benchmark in the luxury saloon class please.
This is head to head with Maybach, the super souped up and lengthened version of S Class
Will it have good RV after 5 years?
It is a BMW, what do you expect?
Looking for decent priced, good RV and good build quality, sushi cars still your best choice.
The leaked 7 Series is no where near the S class and they want to challenge it’s bigger brother? Sorry but please try harder to build better interior and exterior design before you take Mercedes on.
BMW, I think you should put more work on your 7 Series, it is taking a heavy beating from the S-Class already.
Forget about rivaling Maybach, you already have your Rolls Royce covering that market.
maybach is a failure . whether last or coming generation . The super rich will only take RR or Bently .
but I really not understand why bmw need a 9 series . their RR already beaten the merc-maybach gao-gao
I love this. Wonder how much price. I would like to know the spec as well.
If they intend to compete with Mercedes, they should make if comfy not sporty