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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
To support its return to the Tokyo autoshow in December after BMW’s 2009Hiatus. (the consensus is we will still be there , despite the tragedy)
BMW M will showcase on something that is outgoing but a current M car.
But is an Engineering Concept that will show the possibilities of how BMW M
can progress in relation to a full lightweight concept in bodyshell and chassis in the future. Normally it's key principle is of course Motorsport, but it is about giving you an insight into future application within a road car.
It is to showcase BMW Innovation but as well as materials used in today's M cars such as Aluminium , Magnesium , Thermo-Plastic and Carbon Fibre in key areas , but also using the ideas in greater capacity and the technology from the BMWi programme which is why BMW has invested in it's future . Mass volume production of CFRP will be able to filter through to BMW’s core product strategy.
It is more of an “Engineering and Performance showcase” than a visual one. Similiar to the Concept 1er Tii @ Tokyo 2007. it is not the 1M.
It is not for production but to show a "bespoke" concept to show how things will progress in the future.
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Exciting that you are able to begin using more and more advanced intelligent lightweight materials in (unique) applications that likely are fitting for the material properties and benefits they give. Looking very forward to your 'advanced materials showcase car' in Tokyo.
Thanks for your posting, viel mals dank und mehr freude am fahren...