Since the 3.0 coupes of the early seventies were among the most attractive automobiles of their day, it's not surprising that their offspring, the 6 Series coupes that premiered in 1976, were lookers as well. However, unlike some other BMW series, the 6 Series coupes came in two generations, separated by a wide gulf. But while the two 6-Series versions may be separated in time, they have much in common. Both met the handling, power and luxury standards that are expected of BMWs, and both have helped build the brand's sporting personality in a way that sedans can't quite muster.
