The BMW Concept Touring Coupe: A timeless symbol of freedom on four wheels

weingarm · 05-20-2023, 12:58 AM

By the way, does anyone remember the baseball stitched leather in the original Audi TT?

BMW using this as inspiration?

HeartbreakerF80 · 05-20-2023, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

What’s the use case for this? Not nearly practical enough for a single-car household, not sporty enough for a weekend performance car; and not enough status for a special occasion car. It’ll be a horrible seller. Keep it as a concept BMW.

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Igor_M5 · 05-20-2023, 02:28 AM

Give meeee

I6 or v8, either works. Kthxbye

nublu2u · 05-20-2023, 03:39 AM

So this is a Dukec design with normal grilles and a strong crease line along the side, interesting.

First new BMW in a long time that looks good.

sk8funk · 05-20-2023, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Macphisto

As a former owner of a 2007 Z4 M Coupe... I am intrigued.

OMG, it's a beauty

steker · 05-20-2023, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FC05

I’d love to see this intoproduction however I doubt it will happen given that BMW already have M2 coupe,a two seater hatch/coupe/touring already proven non profitable in both early Z3 and Z4 coupe.
Anyway, I still think BMW should be brave and make this bc my e36/8 M coupe is such a lovely piece of art and now a cult classic.

The front overhang looks even worse when compared so directly with a previous generation

The wheels should move at least 20cm to the front.

FairfaxM3 · 05-20-2023, 07:23 AM

Put this in production. Bring it to the US.

BMWGirlFL · 05-20-2023, 07:28 AM

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BDO · 05-20-2023, 07:34 AM

Instant buy for me if they release this in this form and don’t dilute it.

DieselDiner · 05-20-2023, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by steker

The front overhang looks even worse when compared so directly with a previous generation

The wheels should move at least 20cm to the front.

Quiet, please don't upset the echo chamber!

That front overhang is heinous. Rear proportions nicely done.

BMWGirlFL · 05-20-2023, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

G30 production ends 6/23. Wondering what, if anything, that might mean for future G29/J29 production volume.

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Originally Posted by ebirotedu

You mean insofar as it might free up additional production capacity at Magna Steyr in Graz?

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Exactly!

About 6:47: "[T]here is some production capacity to fill at ... Magna".

jliuod · 05-20-2023, 08:14 AM

It looks like a stretched Mazda 3 hatch.

sq86 · 05-20-2023, 08:25 AM

[QUOTE=BMWGirlFL;30145645]
LOVE the stitching.

I agree. Took me a minute to notice it. It’s reminiscent of a baseball glove.

Rafichicago · 05-20-2023, 08:27 AM

OMG This is so drop dead gorgeous !!!

Bimmerfun82 · 05-20-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by weingarm

These are the original 2005 Z4 concept coupe pictures. It was also very close to production-ready with standard mirrors, center console/controls/steering wheel, headlights, etc. Only difference was minor interior trim.

This new concept is VERY close to the 2019-2023 Z4.

Would be shocked if it’s not produced. Will it come to the USA? We’ll see, but it would go a long way to appeasing BMW enthusiasts.

Normal car companies don’t make niche products like this, but I have a feeling BMW is just crazy enough to do it!!!

My biggest car regret is not buying one of these when it came out. I’m not making the same mistake twice… IF they have a manual option. My fear is they’re going Alpina with this (based on the wheels) and pushing the price over $100k instead of going M with a manual. We’ll see.

Ugly Kar · 05-20-2023, 08:57 AM

That's actually pretty cool looking car. I like it as much as I can like a hatchback. Reminds me of a Ferrari Lusso.

Even if you don't like it you have to be thankful it's not another new BMW monstrosity.

ptpending · 05-20-2023, 09:04 AM

hop

Alpine300zhp · 05-20-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jwong77

It’s like a BMW version of the old Ferrari FF

Precisely

bavarianboar · 05-20-2023, 10:08 AM

What’s with the old style door handle and new design language on the rear. Bmw design team seems all over the place

Neptune7 · 05-20-2023, 10:10 AM

I’d like to declare this as the official successor to the M1.

Let the M 51st anniversary celebrations begin.

10" · 05-20-2023, 10:23 AM

It’s sad to me that MOST likely they are going to offer this as some gimmicky overpriced limited edition that will be way over $100k—-from what I’m hearing.

The previous Z3 and Z4 coupes were just standard production models for similar prices as their roadster counterparts.

GFK007 · 05-20-2023, 10:25 AM

Very cool. More of this - less 7 series G70, and I’ll still have hope!

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