Vilner reveals BMW 6-series Bullshark

Tuning house Vilner is known for their interior coachbuilding work, but their latest effort is something else entirely. Dubbed the Bullshark, this BMW 6-series Coupe has received an almost entirely new exterior courtesy of the company, with just about body panel replaced in the process, save for the doors and the roof. The overall profile of the 6-series coupe is still there, but everything else is almost unrecognizable. Vilner has kept the signature BMW kidney grille, though its received a more streamlined look, with LED lighting surrounding the twin inlets. The headlights have also maintained a distinctly BMW look, and the entire front fascia perhaps now has more in common with the recently-shown BMW i8 than the 6-series that it's based on.

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Almost every body panel has been replaced on the 6-series underneath.

Vilner says that all of the replacement body panels have been made out of carbon fiber, which should result in pretty noticeable weight savings. And of course the interior has been reworked as well, as that's the Bulgarian tuning house's specialty. Brown and beige leather along with BMW blue stitching has been used to craft the redesigned interior. The steering wheel and the seats have been redesigned completely rather than just being refitted, and the Bullshark has also received an 11-speaker Ground Zero sound system to go along with the new interior.

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The interior has also been entirely reworked.

The changes don't end with a new appearance inside and out, as Vilner has also tuned the engine to produce 370 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque, and installed an AC Schnitzer exhaust system. The company has stated that the car can now make the sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.4 seconds, and up to 172 mph, but we have a feeling that its the striking exterior look that most of Vilner's customers will be after.

No details on pricing and availability on our side of the Atlantic, but considering the amount of carbon fiber used it can't be cheap.

By Jay Ramey