2007 BMW Concept CS

(from BMW Press Release) The BMW Concept CS • Concept study of a four-door Gran Turismo for the luxury segment. • Modern, sophisticated surface design bearing testimony to a supreme standard of craftsmanship and experience in moulding convex-concave surfaces. • The very essence of brand values so typical of BMW in a new segment ensuring a perfect combination of superior dynamics and stylish exclusivity. • Modern interpretation of the premium concept ensured by extreme precision in every design detail, choice of the most refined materials, and perfect craftsmanship. • Previously unseen combination of vehicle dimensions and weight ensured by consistent implementation of lightweight strategies. • European-style aesthetics, clear emphasis on the car’s stretched look, low-slung roof-line, low centre of gravity, extremely long wheelbase (see “Exterior and Interior Dimensions”). • Innovative interior design with layered surfaces, clearly defined joints serving a functional purpose. • Clearly defined, sporting seat position for four occupants.

Exterior design • Sporting, sleek and low-slung all-round look as an expression of a four-door Gran Turismo. • Highly expressive, dynamic front-end design with the striking BMW kidney grille as the central highlight. • Prominently positioned BMW kidney grille to ensure a good supply of cooling air to the engine. • Re-interpretation of BMW’s classic contour line at the side, door handlers fitted flush in position as a consistent testimony to the car’s attractive sculpture. • Powerfully flared wheel arches, 21-inch light-alloy wheels, body width increasing towards the rear and thus emphasising the sporting, wide track of the car. • Flowing roof area with aerodynamically optimised contours. • Innovative headlights with LED reverse projection technology and extremely slender rear lights behind clear glass. Night design with homogeneous light bodies.

Interior design • Uncompromising, highly aesthetic interior design with layered surfaces (layer design concept) and clearly defined functional joints. • Driver-oriented cockpit with clear ergonomic structuring of functions relevant to the driver and oriented towards superior comfort in the controls and displays. • Layer design concept also applied to the design of the double circular dials to provide clearly structured information on several visual levels. • Focus on the joints and seams around the body panels serving to consciously use air venting and ambient interior illumination options. • Supreme exclusivity and perfect craftsmanship in the finish of the interior highlighted by contrasting colours and surfaces in different kinds of leather. • Introduction of particularly sophisticated, powerful-looking ceramics as the material for the controls and instruments. • Innovative sports seats with a fold-up collar element.