BMW Concept Gran Coupe Reportedly Headed for Production

Introductions from the Beijing Auto Show are officially over. The biggest debut at the show in terms of future importance was no doubt the BMW Concept Gran Coupe.

A stunning vehicle, it marked the first serious sign of entry for BMW into the four door "coupe" segment Mercedes-Benz popularized with the CLS.

The concept appeared remarkably production ready and devoid of concept detailing. It looks like there could be a reason for that, with some official statements from BMW.

Autocarhas the scoop, quoting BMW design head Adrian van Hooydonk saying: “It’s true that the Gran Coupe points to a specific model, a saloon with the presence and elegance of a 7-Series but a more dynamic, sporty character: much more of a driver’s car.” Then, the kicker: “We’re convinced that we should make a car like this.”

You'll remember that while the Gran Coupe is the first recent thing we've heard from BMW about entrance into this segment, the Concept CS in 2007 was a four door "coupe".

That car, however, was far more of a concept in design than the Gran Coupe. BMW was reportedly working on bringing it to fruition but the project got shelved. Who wants to guess this one will have a different fate?