The first generation of the 6-Series was built between 1976 to 1989 and its lines were highly appreciated by the customers.
It took another 14 years until the second generation of the 6-Series to be unveiled.

Designed under the Chris Bangle era, the second generation of the 6-Series was unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show. The design was controversial due to the rear end, nicknamed by the fans as “Bangle But” where the fender lines were not matching the trunk-lid. But the most important step was done: the 6-Series was back.

The front fascia featured unusual small headlights for the size of the car. The big, wide, grille was one of the vehicle’s signatures. An aerodynamically profiled bumper featured three air-intakes to help to cool the engine and the front brakes. The side sculptured doors and fenders increased the dynamic look of the car.

Inside, there was a luxurious GT-style vehicle, with two front bucket seats. In the rear, there was limited room for up to three passengers. The infotainment system was controllable via the rotary knob installed on the center console.

Under the hood, there were few engine options from 3.0-liter up to the mighty 5.0-liter V10 installed on the M6. The standard transmission for the base model was a 6-speed gearbox, while the 4.4-liter and the M6 were equipped with a 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed single-clutch, respectively.