After revealing their first attempt at a modern GT at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW 6 Series GT has been confirmed for 2011. While the Bavarian auto makers are planning a similar treatment for the baby bimmer, the 3 Series that should see the light of day sometime in 2013.

Sized somewhere between an SUV and a wagon, the future BMW 3 Series GT will be with 15 inches longer than the standard model and offer the added bonus of more headroom due to the shooting brake layout.

New to the future BMW 3 Series line-up will be a 340i, powered by a 326 HP six cylinder. On the other hand, the future BMW 1-Series, built on the same platform in order to reduce costs, will receive the sport wagon treatment.

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