Transforming the 6-Series into the Latigo included reworking much of the vehicle's exterior. A completely new front end has been fitted, featuring new headlamps, centre-bulge hood and thin LED cornering lamps. While the shape of the new Fisker grille with its twin vertical spars is said to
reflect the profile of a fighter jet, it does not stray beyond the link to his well-admired British designs. Around back, unique tail lamps adorn the crisp, angular rear end design. The bottom of the rear fascia has a carbon fibre diffuser for improved high-speed stability and holds the quad tailpipes of the performance-tuned stainless steel exhaust system.
The identity of the Latigo is slightly less disguised than that of the Tramonto; the high level of the hood, plus the shape of the roofline, glass, doors and the BMW 'Hofmeister' dogleg kink in the rear quarter windows were all kept intact. Also, it appears that the M6-based Latigo keeps its signature carbon fibre roof. Interestingly, the Latigo CS gives us an idea of how Fisker may have styled the 6-Series, were he still stationed at BMW, in particular its rear end design. As is present in these images, much of the controversy has been averted with the new nose and new tail, lacking the oft-criticized 'clumsy' headlamps and the 'Bangle butt'.
Inside, the story is much the same as with Fisker's Merc-based Tramonto; new leather and trim, with all standard features carried over. Also, it
should be worth noting that any options available to the 6-Series can be transferred to the Latigo.
Whatever the cost of these vehicles, there is something that a Fisker provides which a mass-produced original cannot: exclusivity. Each car will have a limited production run of only 150 units, ensuring that Fisker Coachbuild vehicles will be true rarities. The Latigo CS, based on the V8-powered 6-Series, will cost $128,000 USD ($150,700 CAD), while the M6 version costs $197,900 USD ($233,000 CAD). By comparison, the open-topped Tramonto costs the same $128,000 ($150,700 CAD) in factory-prepped SL55 AMG guise, while the Kleeman-tuned variant will set buyers back a further $43,000 USD ($50,600 CAD) for a grand total of $171,000 USD ($201,400 CAD). And while most super exotic coach-built machines are for European or Asian markets only, Fisker's position as an American firm means that we should be seeing these fantastic vehicles on our streets soon.
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| A completely new front end has been fitted, featuring new headlamps, centre-bulge hood and thin LED cornering lamps. (Photo: Fisker Coachbuild) |
The identity of the Latigo is slightly less disguised than that of the Tramonto; the high level of the hood, plus the shape of the roofline, glass, doors and the BMW 'Hofmeister' dogleg kink in the rear quarter windows were all kept intact. Also, it appears that the M6-based Latigo keeps its signature carbon fibre roof. Interestingly, the Latigo CS gives us an idea of how Fisker may have styled the 6-Series, were he still stationed at BMW, in particular its rear end design. As is present in these images, much of the controversy has been averted with the new nose and new tail, lacking the oft-criticized 'clumsy' headlamps and the 'Bangle butt'.
Inside, the story is much the same as with Fisker's Merc-based Tramonto; new leather and trim, with all standard features carried over. Also, it
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| The Latigo CS gives us an idea of how Fisker may have styled the 6-Series, were he still stationed at BMW, in particular its rear end design. (Photo: Fisker Coachbuild) |
Whatever the cost of these vehicles, there is something that a Fisker provides which a mass-produced original cannot: exclusivity. Each car will have a limited production run of only 150 units, ensuring that Fisker Coachbuild vehicles will be true rarities. The Latigo CS, based on the V8-powered 6-Series, will cost $128,000 USD ($150,700 CAD), while the M6 version costs $197,900 USD ($233,000 CAD). By comparison, the open-topped Tramonto costs the same $128,000 ($150,700 CAD) in factory-prepped SL55 AMG guise, while the Kleeman-tuned variant will set buyers back a further $43,000 USD ($50,600 CAD) for a grand total of $171,000 USD ($201,400 CAD). And while most super exotic coach-built machines are for European or Asian markets only, Fisker's position as an American firm means that we should be seeing these fantastic vehicles on our streets soon.
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