The story about the long-rumoured BMW 9 Series is once again making a comeback in new reports. Automotive Magazine claims that the car, along with a new sedan from the BMW i Division called the i6, will arrive in 2020.
Said to be previewed by the BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept (pictured above), the publication said that the 9 Series will take shape as a four-door, four-seat coupe model based on the LWB 7 Series.
Powertrain mentions are speculative at the moment – several reports have suggested that the new 9er will feature a twin-turbo V8 and possibly even a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a six-cylinder engine. A V12 version has also been mentioned, powering a variant of the 9 Series that could be known as the M9 or M960i.
Automotive Magazine also reported that the 9 Series could adopt a full-electric powertrain too, one that is currently being developed by Rolls-Royce for its next-generation Phantom. In any case, we expect to see prototypes, concepts and even more details surface before 2020.
The next model rumoured to arrive in 2020 is the BMW i6. With previous reports suggesting that the i5 will take shape as an SUV, the i6 is said here to become a 3 Series-like sedan. But rather than share any components with the 3er, the i6 is said to have a unique “flat-floor” platform specifically designed for electric vehicles – we reckon a new Life Drive architecture design may be on the cards.
A carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body is said to be featured, along with two to four electric motors. A new and more powerful lithium-polymer battery pack that is far cheaper to produce yet makes three-times more power is also rumoured to be included in the i Division’s package.
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For China market?
Does BMW have a Maybach rival ? If not, this should fit the bill. But I think BMW should not use ‘9 Series’, because the number ‘9’ in English is pronounced just like ‘nein’ in German, which is ‘no’. To a German speaker, an English speaker will be saying ‘BMW No Series’… not very nice or auspicious at all.
BMW 10 Series sounds much better. :]
BMW copying Volvo now
The modern Maybach and the current Maybach subbrand was created as a rival to Rolls-Royce which is owned and largely engineered by BMW AG.
The thing is BMW should be clever enough to know the 7 series will never be as classy as an S-class. Creating a subbrand would not trouble S-class Maybach in anyway. Besides, it already lose more than 2-to-1 to S-class in sales.
I am 7 series fan myself but this is the reality. Long live E38 the legend!
For this category of cars: Dimensions and comfort come first. Show us.
Lol,they already own the rolls royce,king of luxury cars.Should focus on car that rival the likes of audi r8.