BMW Gran Lusso Coupe Concept plots 8 show return

This sleek two door coupe concept, unveiled at the 2013 Villa d'Este Concourso d'Eleganza on Italy's Lake Como shores, could supply the stylistic inspiration for a BMW 8 series return.

The Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is a modern four seater created in co-operation between BMW's in house design team headed by Karim Habib and celebrated Italian design house Pininfarina.

The car is dependant on a modified back-drive BMW 7 series platform and uses the 760i's 6.0 liter, 536 hp turbo V12 for electricity.

The new coupe will be the initial product of the cooperation between Pininfarina and BMW. BMW has cooperated with Zagato on abstractions, including last year's Z4 based Zagato Concept Coupe.

Unlike the Zagato nevertheless, the Pininfarina auto includes an original body pointing the way ahead for BMW's design operations.

The Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe keeps many typical BMW design elements, including a distinguishing swept back shape and long hood, greatly raked screens, shallow glasshouse, a cottage placed well back within a short boot lid along with a relatively long wheelbase.

BMW admits the styling would enable the coupe to go into production with little change, although referred to as a one off.

Where it's mated with conventional BMW characteristics like a center console angled towards the driver, the sleekness inherent within the outside continues in.

The high quality components within further accentuate the auto's upmarket aspirations.

Yet sources requesting to stay anonymous suggested BMW board members are considering a return to the high end coupe positions.

We need to send the concept the potential isn't all about electric vehicles, but also conventional models with real mental appeal. Whether that comprises an 8 set isn't yet determined.

BMW Gran Lusso Coupe Concept

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Pininfarina and bMW are 2 of the absolute most tradition - swathed names in-the world. Each is really a byword for style, cutting edge technology, dynamics and aesthetics. With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup, both time honoured companies are unveiling the result of these first cooperation at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013. As observed through-the eyes of Pininfarina the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup is really a one off and signifies the interpretation of a luxury BMW Coup. Working in close consultation, the two design teams have developed a brand new automotive persona brimming with character and prepared to join the high end luxurious class -- typically BMW while sporting the identifying signature of Pininfarina.

"The Italian business, after all, is definitely a byword for all these standards in particular, showing time and again its sharp sensitivity and special finesse in these types of areas. In Pininfarina we have found the perfect companion to lend shape to this vehicle concept."

"The consequence of the cooperative endeavor is significantly more than the sum of its parts," says Fabio Filippini, Head of Design at Pininfarina. "When two such tradition rich and seasoned brands join forces to turn a vision into reality, something absolutely new and exciting emerges. From start to finish, this job was defined by a mutual respect for the identification of-the other business."

Consummate elegance. This painstakingly created one off captivates the observer at first glance. Liberal surface areas and taut contours are the factors of an elegant auto body. Simultaneously the auto exudes harmony and balance : BMW values for example technology, dynamics and precision are complemented by the skilled craftsmanship of Pininfarina to produce an extremely particular holistic experience. "The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup has an amazing impact. It expresses hallmark BMW values for example luxury and absolute presence in an extremely refined form," says Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. "I respect the reductive clarity and precision in Pininfarina's design.

Dynamic presence -- the front view. With its wide, wheel - centered position, the front of-the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup radiates dynamics and sheer existence. The route as well as the hallmark double kidney grille - centered headlights with their recommended dual circular look reveal at a glance the family bond with BMW. At the similar time the distinguishing Pininfarina elements have been interpreted with Italian finesse to give a particular dash to the front end.

The brand BMW kidney grille forms the central component of the design, and all lines and surfaces take their bearings from it. It symbolically points to the engine in the center of-the automobile, its size reflecting the energy of-the unit nestling behind it.

Over the kidney grille the bonnet stretches across the very front of the automobile, its subtle contours appearing to emanate from the BMW symbol and loaning a dynamic sophistication to the bonnet. A technically premium impression is created by the use of LED technology while adding a depth to the headlights.

The eye - as it dips towards the street catchingly sporty front apron ends the front end-of the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup. The level, one piece air intake accentuates the breadth of-the front, an opinion strengthened by a classy touch that is added by chrome trim. The air consumption is bigger at the wheels and attracts attention to the auto's broad, sporty course. Just above-the road surface, unobtrusive Pininfarina lettering points to the contributing partner from Italy, such as, for instance, a signature on a function of art.

Elegant sculpture -- the side see. The designers at Pininfarina and BMW establish particular store by making the right proportions. The car's surfaces exhibit the detailed form language of BMW while being sculpted with a clarity that's hallmark Pininfarina.

At the same time the decreased, exact contours stretch the vehicle and underline its exclusivity with a modern touch. The high shoulder line stretches nearly horizontally along the whole side of the vehicle, imbuing the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup with presence and prominence. Above it the long roof line streams elegantly into the backside to establish the short tail end. Ascending towards the rear, it gives the back portion of the auto a light and dynamic look.

Numerous details accentuate the sophistication of the side view. As the side indicator is integrated by it A stylish accent is added by the matt-sheen embellishment behind the front wheel. Another touch BMW detail is the Hofmeister kink -- the eye catching forward curve within the window image that's absolutely integrated into surrounding play of lines. Behind it the powerful engine is indicated by the V12 logo within the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup.

Five trios of graceful though potently sculpted spokes show a powerful visual depth through the use of matt sheen black, aluminium and black chrome. As such the wheel design blends an elegant multispoke fashion with all the sportiness of five spoke rims.

Refined position -- the rear see. Striking horizontal elements imbue the whole rear end with a very wide, level impression. At-the same time, the generous surface layout of the back lends a strong presence to it. Between the surfaces, horizontal lines and exact contours break up the aspect, leading to a clever interplay of light and shadow that brings it living and partitions the whole layout.

Stretching from the sides, the tail lights cover the butt in a single sweeping gesture that brings the back and side together visually. The tail lights show elaborately detailed workmanship and lend the BMW L-contour a slender, nearly filigree interpretation. They're set - - jewel like - - within high grade trimming in aluminium. A special highlight is their open design, enabling air to flow through them.

The inside of the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup authoritative dynamics as exhibited by the outside and takes up the completed fusion of modern sophistication. Here the melding of exclusivity, sportiness and relaxation makes for a unique interior experience. The fluid inherent geometry of the home design by BMW takes on a person character thanks to the Pininfarina touch.

The four seater luxury coup rolls out an ambience to welcome driver and passengers. The front and back seats from the Pininfarina drawing board cover all occupants with sporty side supports while supplying the highest levels of relaxation. From your driver's seat, a sideward glance will initially show the hallmark BMW driver focus: all driving related purposes and controls are slightly angled to the driver to be within best ergonomic reach. The horizontal alignment of the lines and surfaces of the dash create an expansive awareness of space. The back of the cottage likewise boasts ample layout, with legroom in the rear seats of the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup nearly on a level with that of the big luxurious sedan.

Select materials and top quality craftsmanship. The colour and material theory is one-of the characteristics of-the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coup and its unique character is reflected by eloquently. The interior ambience is further enhanced by extensive handcraftsmanship. Alloy highlights in chrome set a counterpoint to the extensive application of natural materials.

Kauri wood has a grain and shifts in color from gold to red to brown, conditioned upon the prevalence of light and angle of view. Oiled and simply polished, it exudes an unique heat and naturalness in league together with the exclusive leather surfaces of the inside. Indigenous to New Zealand, kauri wood is among the timbers on earth. Its unique character derives from the truth that the toppled kauri trees have been maintained in swamps for millennia and can really be processed like lumber after being recovered from the swampland.

The roof lining of finest Italian virgin wool features the dramatic "Principe di Galles" design. The brown leather seats also detect the routine within their all round piping. Allowing additional light into the inside is an oblong aperture in the roof lining that's also illuminated by white LEDs. In the areas, a soft deep pile carpet in dark gray adds to a subtle awareness of wellbeing.

Pininfarina. Among the most time honoured names in automotive design Pininfarina ranks. Its operating spectrum stretches way beyond autos to contain industrial design and merchandise. Through numerous collaborations with a broad variety of carmakers, Pininfarina has proven itself as a partner. Harmony and simplicity in perfect proportions and feel, look and advanced features are the fundamental notion and hallmarks of each and every Pininfarina design.

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