(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.