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BMW Kite, METROPOLIT and Isetta 2020 Concept cars at IAA Frankfurt 2005
Source: IAA Frankfurt 2005 / Text: Ilir Dibrani
Walking at the IAA in Frankfurt I passed through a hall where there were some
oldtimers.
I have considerable interest in oldtimers, but sometimes I'm more interested in
what the future brings!
In a little corner, with almost no other people, I found a couple of BMW concept
sketches, from 3 students at 2 different universities.
One of them in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the other one in Graz, Austria.
The concepts have been drawn as futuristic cars, which might be your future means
of transportation!
The 3 concepts have all got their own personalities, and are powered (ofcourse)
by engines of the future.
The design of the BMW Kite (the first of the 3) has been aspired by bones and
skin.
Whereas the BMW METROPOLIT is a flexible city-car with a professional formal design.
Last, but not least, there is the BMW Isetta 2020, which is ofcourse based on
the old Isetta, but transformed into an idea for the future.
BMW Isetta 2020 concept car |
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BMW contracts Nick Heidfeld from 2006
Source: BMW Group
Munich, 16 September 2005. BMW and Nick Heidfeld will embark on a joint future
in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2006. The Munich automobile manufacturer
has concluded a three-year contract with the racing driver from Mönchengladbach
(28). This fills the first cockpit in the new team run by BMW.
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen comments: "For us, a new era in
Formula 1 will begin on 1 January 2006 when BMW takes over the team operated
by Peter Sauber. We are very pleased that Nick will be with us in what will
undoubtedly be a difficult initial phase. He is not simply a fast and courageous
driver, he is also an analytical and meticulous worker. Nick already knows the
two sites in Munich and Hinwil, and is familiar with everybody involved."
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BMW Active Hybrid: X3 EfficientDynamics
Source: BMW Group
Presenting the Active Hybrid Technology Concept at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor
Show BMW is unveiling trendsetting drive technology for efficient dynamics based
on a very special concept car: The BMW Concept X3 EfficientDynamics combines
intelligent technological solutions based on superior drivetrain, transmission
and energy storage components.
The transparent side-sill trim, for example, offers the beholder a clear view
of the copper-coloured electrical energy storage units forming part of the BMW
Active Hybrid Concept.
The big advantage of this concept is that it enhances both the spontaneity and
the dynamics of a car on even less fuel than before thanks to the regeneration
of energy for an additional electrical drive system.
The BMW Concept X3 EfficientDynamics is a breakthrough in technology clearly showing
that the dedicated motorist may by all means still enjoy sheer driving pleasure
also in future, combining supreme dynamics with equally supreme fuel economy. |
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Launch of the BMW 320si WTCC 2006
International Motor Show (IAA), Frankfurt am Main
Source: BMW Group
BMW presents the motorsport version of the new 3 Series at the IAA.
Frankfurt (GER), 12th September 2005. BMW defines the direction for the future
– this time in touring cars. From 12th September, the Munich automobile
manufacturer presents the motorsport version of the new BMW 3 Series at the 61st
International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. From 2006, the car will be competing
in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and in many other racing series
around the world.
The 275 bhp racing car was developed by BMW Motorsport. It is the racing version
of the special model BMW 320si, which will be on offer from BMW dealers as a
limited edition from December 2005. Like its production counterpart, the motorsport
version of the BMW 320si will be driven by a powerful 2-litre four-cylinder
in-line engine. The car complies with the Super 2000 regulations and is 45mm
longer and 36mm wider than its predecessor.
With this car BMW will continue the tradition of customer sports in 2006. Apart
from the World Touring Car Championship, in which BMW competes with national
teams, the successful racing version of the BMW 320i is also racing in Championships
in Denmark, Italy, Russia, Sweden and Asia. Until now, more than 100 racing
sports kits of the E46 series have been sold to motorsport teams by the BMW
racing parts distributors. |
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