BMW
S.X Concept
The
BMW S.X Concept is a proposal for a premium sports coupe developed by Iulian
Bumbu, a graduate of the Transportation Design Course at the Scuola Politecnica
di Design (SPD) in Milan. Bumbu's previous designs include the Lamborghini Insecta
concept.
The
BMW S.X Concept represents a personal vision of what a next generation luxury
sports coupe from BMW could look like. The S.X would be well positioned to take
over where the current 6 Series BMW leaves off, and the styling of the S.X should
gather more positive responses than the 6 Series does. The dimensions of the
S.X Concept dictate that the vehicle would be wider and lower than the current
car, with a longer wheelbase but slightly shorter overall length.
The
exterior design of the BMW S.X Concept continues the flame-surfacing styling
language of all current BMW's, a trend pioneered by BMW's former chief designer
Chris Bangle. However whereas some BMW design elements could be described as
awkward, the S.X does a good job at maintaining a sense of continuity
throughout the bodywork. Some of the more unique styling features are the
additional high mount brake lights which are incorporated into the edges of the
rear window, and the lateral vents located just behind the front wheels provide
a point of origin for the styling lines which break up the otherwise smooth
shape of the doors.
Although
the designer gave little information regarding the drivetrain as this is merely
a styling exercise, the proportions suggests a mid-front engine layout, and
like all BMW sports cars RWD.
