BMW CS Concept
| BMW CS Concept | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2007 (concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door coupe/saloon |
The BMW CS Concept is a concept car was first displayed by the German car manufacturer BMW in 2007 at the Shanghai Auto Show.[1] BMW claimed that CS Concept could be produced, following positive initial comments in 2007 by BMW dealers. This was followed up in 2008 by an announcement by BMW that the concept goes into production in the form of the BMW Gran Turismo.[2] BMW later cancelled in November 2008 because of financial reasons.[3][4]
Design
The CS Concept features future design cues on BMWs. The front fascia features the BMW trademark split-kidney grille, which is larger than previous BMWs and now integrated with the bumper. There are also turning indicators on the side. The headlights contain an "eyebrow". At the rear, the vehicle has tailpipes integrated in the bumper, and rectangular tailpipes.
The CS Concept is a fastback sedan that features many new innovations for BMW, such as door handles that only come out when sensors detect motion. It has dimensions slightly bigger than the E65 7-series.[5][6]
These design cues can be found on the 2009 7 Series (F01), the 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07), and the 2011 5 Series Sedan (F10). The 2012 BMW 6 Series (F12/13) Coupe/Convertible and Gran Coupe (a four-door coupe) and 2012 3 Series (F30) also have these exterior features as well.
References
- ^ "2010 BMW GranTurismo / Concept CS Cancelled". Car and Driver. January 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- ^ "2010 BMW Gran Turismo - Car News". Car and Driver. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. June 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Autocar - BMW Cancels CS". Autocar. Haymarket Consumer Media. November 5, 2007. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Jeremy Korzeniewski RSS feed. "BMW decides not to build Concept CS". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ "Bmw CS Concept". Carbodydesign.com. 2007-04-21. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ "[Photos added] BMW Concept CS". Leftlanenews.com. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2011-11-22.