The Blueprint: BMW M6 Gran Coupé

On the latest episode of “The Blueprint,” Life + Times travels to Germany for the unveiling of the 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe at the legendary 24 Hour Nurburgring race. Shaped by BMW’s rich legacy at the exacting racetrack–the German automaker has won 19 of the 41 races and the Ring also serves as its test site–the new 4-door M6 Gran Coupe is an unprecedented blend of the high performance M line and the luxury stylings of the brand’s 6 series. Here, the design and engineering teams in Germany both dissect the collaboration and philosophy behind BMW’s latest triumph.