The BMW recently unveiled their new BMW CS concept car in Shanghai. BMW confounded observers by unveiling a 4-door executive class sedan with coupe styling. This could be the sporty alternative to the 7 series edition.

The BMW CS, which would be properly viewed as more of a competitor for the upcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, measures 200.8 in. in overall length and is a further refinement of chief designer Chris Bangle’s “flame” surfacing that features strong character lines and sculpted body panels. The most noticeable elements in the car’s profile are its long hood and generous dash-to-axle ratio, which contribute greatly to the car’s coupelike proportions. The car’s athletic looks are further enhanced by sweeping lines that form coved sides balanced by an upswept rear haunch, a line similar to that seen on Pininfarina-designed Ferraris. At the front, the concept sports BMW’s traditional twin kidney grille treatment, but has a much more aggressive sharklike nose flanked by hooded LED headlamps. Back off Cadillac XLR!

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