| Make
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BMW |
| Model |
S.X Concept |
| Concept
year |
2009 |
| Production
year |
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| Engine |
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The BMW S.X Concept is a proposal for a premium sports
coupe developed by Iulian Bumbu, a graduate of the Transportation
Design Course at the Scuola Politecnica di Design (SPD)
in Milan. Bumbu's previous designs include the Lamborghini
Insecta concept.
The BMW S.X Concept represents a personal vision of what
a next generation luxury sports coupe from BMW could look
like. The S.X would be well positioned to take over where
the current 6 Series BMW leaves off, and the styling of
the S.X should gather more positive responses than the
6 Series does. The dimensions of the S.X Concept dictate
that the vehicle would be wider and lower than the current
car, with a longer wheelbase but slightly shorter overall
length.
The exterior design of the BMW S.X Concept continues the
flame-surfacing styling language of all current BMW's,
a trend pioneered by BMW's former chief designer Chris
Bangle. However whereas some BMW design elements could
be described as awkward, the S.X does a good job at maintaining
a sense of continuity throughout the bodywork. Some of
the more unique styling features are the additional high
mount brake lights which are incorporated into the edges
of the rear window, and the lateral vents located just
behind the front wheels provide a point of origin for
the styling lines which break up the otherwise smooth
shape of the doors.
Although the designer gave little information regarding
the drivetrain as this is merely a styling exercise, the
proportions suggests a mid-front engine layout, and like
all BMW sports cars RWD.
Similar and related vehicles:
Lamborghini Insecta
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