New BMW idea is ‘dynamic, elegant, unique’

BMW has a protracted and illustrious historical past with regards to exhibiting idea automobiles by Italian lakes in entrance of the world’s wealthiest. Final 12 months it was the Concept Skytop at Villa D’Este, an important instance of the breed: only a few can be made, they’ll value some huge cash, the underpinnings are acquainted however the look is not like every other BMW. 

There have been loads of others through the years as nicely, some previewing manufacturing fashions and others, seemingly, only for the heck of exhibiting individuals BMW can nonetheless make great-looking automobiles. The 12 months earlier than final it created the Concept Touring, like a contemporary M Coupe with the Z4 as its base and a hatchback grafted on. Lake Como has additionally witnessed reveals for the 2002 Hommage almost 10 years in the past (which a little bit of the brand new M2 will be seen in), the 8 Collection Idea in 2017 and likewise the fantastic 328 Hommage again in 2011. Even the M4 CSL made its international debut on the Villa D’Este concours. BMW has one thing of a convention now in bringing one thing thrilling to Italy every Could – and that’s set to proceed for 2025. 

Actually, the agency has promised to have fun no fewer than three world premieres, though it’s the ‘sporting one-off designed to offer motoring pleasure for 2’ that can certainly draw many of the public’s consideration. That is what is being teased here, although even by the requirements of shadowy preview footage, it isn’t giving a lot away. From the place we’re sitting, it may very well be one other Touring or capturing brake-style machine, given what will be seen of the roofline and glasshouse above the super-slim lights.

The latter echoes the Skytop, though that could be the extent of the connection. At any charge, the accompanying tagline – Dynamic, elegant, unique – means that the agency has once more put its again into producing one thing with barely extra visible enchantment than it has summoned up elsewhere within the vary. Furthermore, custom (and the tastes of wealthy people) would dictate that this new idea is petrol-powered, just like the V8 Skytop and straight-six Touring. However, it’d definitely get the crowds speaking if BMW wheeled out a dramatic EV in entrance of the Como crowds. Both method, we’re trying ahead to the weekend.