Breaking from Detroit, BMW has showed us their new F13 6 series cabriolet in cute blackness sapphire metal paint.  We brought you coverage of BMW's 6 serial release on North American shores yesterday, and later on spending more than fourth dimension effectually the machine, we tin draw a few observations.

As is so typical of many BMW cars, the new 6 serial must be seen in person to be appreciated.  Whereas information technology looks sharp in photos, with assuming lines and cut edges around the lights and front fascia – all details flow together in a very fluid fashion when yous run into this car in the mankind.  We learned from Nader Faghihzadeh, 6 series exterior designer, that water served as key inspiration for the new six series blueprint, both exterior and interior.   To read our in-depth designer interview, please follow the jump.

On the exterior of the car, fluid shapes intercept hard lines and sharp creases.  The stamped aluminum hood creases initiate from the hood roundel, then curve away to the outer edges of the A-pillars – reminiscent of the bow wave following a speed boat.

2012 bmw 650i black 69 655x438 Forth the side of the auto we again meet convex and concave shapes meeting at the shoulder line in a very bold, precipitous crease that runs horizontally for the length of the car – at present a trademark BMW blueprint highlight.  A thin canvas of water falling from the sharp border of a waterfall comes to mind, then flowing over smooth, swooping rock surfaces.

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A pocket-size spoiler sits inset on the trailing edge of the trunk.  The spoiler has a prominent edge elevated at the highest point of the rear trunk lid, running parallel to the bold, outermost edge of the trunk.  These parallel edges in the composite cloth work in beautiful, purposeful harmony.  They too serve aerodynamic office, cleanly breaking the laminar airflow over the car to reduce elevate.

BMW has kept the soft acme for their new convertible and we applaud this determination.  Not only does it allow amend body infinite when the roof is stowed, but it is substantially lighter where it counts – at the highest signal of the car.  Lastly, the soft top retains the exotic trailing edges meeting the composite torso in precipitous contrast.

Look for forthcoming information, interviews, and eventual drive reviews highlighting the best of BMW'southward new F13 six serial cabriolet.