The BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept made its N American debut today at the 2010 LA Auto Show. Introduced last month in Paris, the new 6 Series Concept serves as a preview for the production model launching in mid-2011.

Designed past Nader Faghihzadeh, same designer than penned the Gran Coupe and 6er Convertible, the new Coupe Concept emphasizes the new design language at BMW.

BMW 6 Series Coupe is the first vehicle from the Munich-based automaker to go total LED treatment; driving lights, indication lights, restriction lights and rear-lights.

2010 la auto show 50 655x438 It has the same length as the current 6 Series, just sits on a wider track and has been lowered to enhance its sportiness character.

Looks-wise, the vi Series concept appears stronger, more sculpted, and more fluid designed that the current model. Flame surfacing is out and the car features more hardened lines running across its side.

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BMW's Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk describes the front-end as "a shark-like nose" featuring highly the previously mentioned LEDs, a slightly forrad-leaning kidney grille and a full-width air duct within the lower part of the bumper. The front-terminate pattern reflect both the sophistication and aggressiveness that went into this pattern. The kidney-grille are unique across the lineup with glass inserts along the top ridge.

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The long bonnet and shorter overhangs are what perfectly depict a 6 Series model, and BMW enhanced these traits even more than in the latest model. Also notable are the swollen front fenders, after which a sharp, chiseled upper trunk emerges.

Its interior is more closely related to it predecessor, with an evolved, more dynamic driver-centric IP. The most intriguing aspect is the passenger side dash top and the surface above the glovebox, which twist, tornado-style forth the center stack and into the center console.

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The design has evolved towards a more than dynamic commuter-oriented cockpit with unique lines going across the dashboard, and twisting shapes that connect the eye console to the driver and passenger's own space.

The center section of the musical instrument panel, featuring the iDrive Control Display, the key air vents and the audio and climate controls, is inclined slightly but visibly towards the driver. The electronic gear selector and the Drive Dynamic Control buttons are mounted on the driver's side of the front panel.

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High-quality leather trim with double stitching in a contrasting color accentuates the dynamic transition between the centre panel and the instrument console. The instrument panel features the same Black Console technology seen in the v Series family and the 7 Series flagship.

The BMW Concept half-dozen Series Coupe has a panoramic drinking glass roof which enhances the lightness of this design linguistic communication. Carefully selected materials, coupled with meticulous craftsmanship and build quality, underscore the luxurious character of the concept model.

In just a few hours from publishing this article, BMW will besides unveil the product-set 2012 BMW 650i. More on that shortly.