Quote:
|
Originally Posted by SCOTT26
With people seem to be going off on the design here is some forthcoming facts you should be aware of.
The Concept shows some interesting movements within BMW design.
If we start at the front of the car and if we include the Vision Future Luxury also.
We see the start of a new trend that enters with the incoming new 7er - The L-shaped headlight and although we will see the feature become more angular with the next 5er and eventually the 3er it indicates all core models will feature L-Shaped headlights.
The Concept shows the direction for the Coupe models with the reverse L shape headlight.
Many years ago we prepared you for the three dimensional kidney grille which is prominent on many BMW models today. Now we have to prepare you for the larger kidney grille introduced with the Vision Future Luxury.
Such a grille will be a feature of the new BMW X7.
And as engines become sophisticated they will need more cooling and one potential move is to enlarge the kidney grille which will be seen on future models.
But the idea is also to create more hardcore versions of its current M models especially in Coupe format. The first BMW M3 CSL was criticised for being just a standard M3 and the M3 GTS was criticised for being an M3 with an aftermarket spoiler, even though their understated ness illustrated they were far from regular.
The concept is to show an internal idea on mixing the past philosophy of CSL with today's advancement in materials to revive the lucrative CSL insignia for the ultimate M models.
Which means that the cars will be more definitive than their standard versions even more. The first example to take the exclusive road will be the all new BMW M4 GTS which will be shown as a preview concept at Pebble Beach in August.
Essentially the M4 GTS will be a production model of the BMW M4 Safety Car which was the M4 GTS "Concept". In 2016 BMW M will provide its first look at concepts of two models which will wear the CSL badge as well as more pronounced bodywork, Efficiency technology and lightweight features to illustrate exciting and lucrative possibilities for progressive performance.
|
Excellent news. Bring on the M2CSL please