We all remember the Concept CS from the 2007 Shanghai Motor Show as a sedan. However, what you might not know is that BMW had planned a production version to be joined by two additional body styles. Dubbed a “Luxury Gran Turismo” back in the day, the CS was supposed to get two-door coupe and convertible versions.
BMW historian Steve Saxty made the juicy disclosure in a video posted by YouTuber Joe Achilles. The idea behind CS was to create something more substantial than merely a family of 7 Series-based derivatives. In other words, the intent was different from the 8 Series revival of 2018 or the 6 Series E63/E64 that was on sale back then. It was more along the lines of an absolute flagship by using certain aluminum elements from Rolls-Royce. Think 9 Series to take on the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley, and Maserati.
A production variant had reportedly been approved, but …