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BMW Concept X6 - The design. Lines that come from the heart.
An interview with Pierre Leclercq, Exterior Designer BMW Concept X6. Pierre Leclercq talks us through the design ideas behind the BMW X6 Concept. With some characteristic sketches he captures the emotions that defined the shape of the first Sports Activity Coupe... in his own words: "lines that come from the heart". Pierre explain us how the new concept skillfully combines athletic aesthetics...
Joshua Davis is considered to be one of the most creative designers in imaging and new media. Bringing him together with Adrian van Hooydonk, Director Design, BMW Cars, is a perfect match. Joshua's mission: Transforming the idea of the Z4 Coupé design into limited-edition prints.
24 hours. 240 KM/h Top speed. 100% adrenalin. The hardest thing you can do on asphalt, is being on a race-track together with many other motorcyclists in Bardcelona. In that situation, it's good to have the BMW R 1200 S. See how stars like Thomas Hinterreiter or Markus Barth succeed with their BMW motorcycle.
Roll out of the new BMW Sauber F1.08. The essence of racing. All for1.
The BMW brand and its motorsport tradition.
Welcome to the Mecca of British racing. Silverstone's tradition is also well known outside of the British Isles. It was the venue for the first Formula One race of the modern era in 1950. The circuit is still one of the fastest on the calendar. See Silverstone from the cockpit, just as Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica experience the circuit.
Explore an expression of joy with the new BMW Z4 Roadster. The new BMW Z4 is the first BMW roadster with a retractable hardtop. A perfect combination between elegance, luxury and sportiness. New features are: Two turbochargers, the BMW iDrive control system and a seven-speed sports automatic transmission.
Safety is a holistic approach for BMW. Before going into series production, a new car like the BMW 7 Series has to meet all severe requirements.
Take a look at the best inshore sailing location for the World Final 2009: Lake Garda, Italy. Perfect sailing conditions and exciting match races. Eight countries were competing in the high-class amateur racing regatta. Experience the final race in front of a fascinating backdrop.
BMW’s post world war period of big long sedans began with the 501 – with 100 horse powers and a top speed of 160 kilometres per hour it was a symbol for the powerful BMW brand.
In this clip we look back on the BMW brand history.
Defined by BMW as the first "Sports Activity Coupe", Adrian van Hooydonk explains how the BMW X6 combines an elegant and dynamically flowing roofline with the features so typical of a BMW X car. The BMW X6 is the sportiest and most agile member of the BMW X family yet. With Dynamic Performance Control, the BMW X6 is strictly best in class in terms of dynamics and agility. Adrian van Hooydonk also makes a case in point that with BMW EfficientDynamics the BMW X6 sets a benchmark in fuel economy and performance. BMW´s Sports Activity Coupe is the most efficient compared to ist competitors. Referring to the functional benefits, Adrian van Hooydonk demonstrates that beyond the sporty and emotional appearance of the car, the BMW X6 stands out with plenty of space and functionality.
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Showroom Film 2008.
Adrian Van Hooydonk, Head of Design - BMW Automobiles explains the secret behind the "shape of power": the exterior of the BMW 1 Series Coupé. A long bonnet, a set-back trapezoidal greenhouse and short overhangs: the BMW 1 Series Coupé looks quick, even when stationary. The clearly defined shoulder line and long wheelbase confidently highlight its perfect proportions from its muscular front to its powerful and wide rear. In line with legendary BMW 2002 tradition, the new BMW 1 Series Coupé provides the ideal measurements to deliver optimum driving dynamics.
The new BMW Z4 is larger than its predecessor and this results in greater interior space and luggage capacity. With the roof up, headroom has been increased by 44mm while the greater car width and design enhancements have led to 20mm more shoulder room and 43mm more elbow room. Nadya Arnout, interiordesigner for the new BMW Z4, explains us how she used the additional space to create a sportive and elegant ambiance.
More than three years before the new BMW Z4 goes in series production, the people at the BMW start working on prototypes. Take a closer backstage-look.
The international red dot jury award the new BMW Z4 with the "red dot" for high design quality. Also the new BMW 7 Series, the BMW K 1300 R and the BMW K 1300 S win the "red dot" for high design quality. The red dot design award is one of the largest and most renowned design competitions worldwide.
2009 marks the BMW Sauber F1 Team's fourth season in Formula One. Despite huge changes to the rules and a shift of power among the teams, Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld's goals remain unchanged: maximum success. The film of the season...
It's a sad day for all the BMW Sauber F1 fans out in the world. The BMW Group will not continue its Formula One campaign after the end of the 2009 season. The BMW Management Board has decided to restructure BMW Motorsport's activities yesterday. Reason: the decision is dedicated to the development of new drive technologies and projects in the field of sustainability. BMW will continue its programs in a number of motor sports series, anyway.
2008 will be an important year for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team, because they`ll put the new BMW G 450 X sports enduro to a hard test: They will use it for the whole World Enduro Championship and all German Cross Country Championship races. This month Simo Kirssi solved the first German Cross Country race of the year 2008 successfully and came in first. A happy omen for the season? Now we've got some nice shots for you from 2007, where the BMW 450cc sports enduro bike has been tested during races like in Walldorf by Simo Kirssi and development rider Sascha Eckert. Let the mud squirt.
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