BMW’s 6 Series nameplate could be revived for a new lineup of coupes and convertibles, according to a recent report.
Citing a supply source, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Tuesday that BMW will introduce a new 6 Series lineup in the second half of 2026 as a replacement for the 8 Series and gas-powered versions of the 4 Series. The timing points to the cars arriving as 2027 models to the USA
BMW fans will note that the change would be a rollback of the current 8 Series, having replaced the previous 6 Series in the 2019 model year.
A dealer source also confirmed plans for the new 6 Series and said that despite expected low volumes, such niche models should still be offered. Last year, BMW delivered just 5,751 units of the 8 Series in North America. The 4 Series performed much better, with deliveries of 50,777 units over the same period, or only about 6,000 units less than the 3 Series and 5 Series combined. The 4 Series was helped by having an electric option.
BMW 6 Series 2018
The new 6 Series will reportedly run on BMW’s current CLAR platform, capable of supporting gasoline, hybrid and electric engines, rather than the automaker’s dedicated Neue Klasse EV platform, which will debut next year in a compact crossover that will likely be badged as an iX3.
It’s unclear whether any new 6 Series will offer the option of an electric powertrain.
According to the report, the upcoming 4 Series will exclusively offer electric powertrains.
Rumors about Series 6’s return first surfaced in 2022. One account of that time stated that the 8 Series coupe and convertible would be replaced by a 6 Series lineup, but that the 8 Series Gran Coupe four-door body style would remain and be part of an expanded 7 Series family.