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BMW VISION M NEXT: UNVEILING THE FUTURE
OF DRIVING
THE FUTURE IS WOW.
The highlights of the BMW Vision M NEXT.
ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE.
With a distinctive, electrified sports car, BMW M is providing a look ahead to the brand’s uncompromisingly sporty promise for the future.
The BMW Vision M NEXT is a progressive sports car that makes a clear and self-confident statement both in terms of its appearance and its interaction.
THRILLING DRIVING PLEASURE.
The BMW Vision M NEXT places the focus on the driver.
The BOOST Pod is the key element in the interior. Intelligent technologies support the driver and deliver the right contents at the right time. Immersed and focused, the driver becomes the ultimate driver.
PERFECTION IN SPORTS CAR AESTHETICS.
Clear surface design and sports car proportions.
With its sporty proportions and just a few precise lines, the BMW Vision M NEXT portrays a strong character. The idea of reduced simplicity brings together exterior and interior.
THE POWER OF ATTRACTION.
The design of the BMW Vision M NEXT.
For the BMW Vision M NEXT, the BMW design team turned to the iconic BMW Turbo and the groundbreaking BMW i8 for inspiration. In line with the new BMW design strategy, the BMW Vision M NEXT exudes a powerful character with its sporty proportions and the presence of just a few, crisp lines.
DYNAMIC WEIGHTLESSNESS.
The soft outer edges of the BMW kidney grille are reminiscent of a turbine’s air intake. The kidney grille is blanked off by layers that on second viewing reveal an illuminated, laser-engraved pattern.
RADICAL POWER PACK.
The protruding kidney grille is flanked by triangular elements in Thrilling Orange, emphasising the laterally positioned air intakes and the integrated headlights. Taut surfaces arch the bonnet like powerful muscles.
AGILITY EVEN STANDING STILL.
The diagonal colour separation underlines the dynamics in the low-slung, wedge-shaped silhouette. The self-assured extremely graphic colour blocking with the matt and highly pigmented shade of Thrilling Orange stands in strong contrast to the silk-matt exterior colour of Cast Silver.
ICONS, FUTURE-FOCUSED INTERPRETED.
The contours on the pronounced shoulder line trace the iconic Hofmeister kink. The design is broken up by a gill-like aperture that narrows as it sweeps back from the window surface towards the tail, giving the car a more elongated appearance.
INSPIRED BY LEGENDS.
The design of the rear takes its cue from the BMW M1. The three-part fins are made of glass and emphasise the horizontal orientation of the rear-end styling. The area below it is made from recycled carbon material and incorporates the technical-looking diffuser, which provides a clear indication of the vehicle’s aerodynamic credentials.
PULSE ACCELERATOR.
A single, ultra-thin glass fibre on each side is fashioned to look like an abstract ECG trace of a heartbeat. The laser wire technology in the front creates an extremely precise interpretation of BMW’s signature four-eyed front end.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETICISM.
Precisely engineered gaps in the wheels’ intricate, three-dimensional multi-spoke design result in low weight, maximum rigidity and reduced air resistance. The coloured inserts in the rear rims are not only a visual highlight but also achieve optimum aerodynamic efficiency.
Domagoj Dukec, Head of Design at BMW.In the BMW Vision M NEXT, intelligent technologies support the driver and display the right content at the right time. Operation is clear and intuitive, with all information presented in the driver’s direct field of view.
A STATEMENT FOR THE DRIVER.
EXTERIOR DESIGN.
EXTERIOR DESIGN.
At the front, orange Air Blades extend from both sides towards the centre of the vehicle and, in conjunction with the blade-shaped air intake below the kidney grille, create a clear racing aesthetic. From a side view, the low-slung, wedge-shaped sports car silhouette, the contours ascending towards the rear and the diagonal, orange colour separation give the impression that the BMW Vision M NEXT is surging forward even when standing still. The rear sculpture combines the sides optically, thus emphasising the vehicle’s width. The technically designed diffuser is made of recycled carbon fibre and underlines the aerodynamic aspirations.
BOOST+
BOOST+
The Power-PHEV drive of the BMW Vision M NEXT allows the driver to choose between four electrically driven wheels or a purist rear-wheel drive – purely electrically or accelerated by turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine. A system output of 441kW (600 hp) permits a top speed of up to 300 km/h and catapults the BMW Vision M NEXT from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds. The range in purely electric driving mode extends up to 100 km – in most cases this is sufficient to cover a large proportion of journeys purely electrically. Consequently, the BMW Vision M NEXT is also a future-proof sports car for inner cities with potential zero-emissions zones.
IMMERSE YOURSELF.
IMMERSE YOURSELF.
To ensure that concentration is reinforced with increasing pace, the information displayed in the BMW Vision M NEXT adapts according to what is known as the focus logic of speed: if the vehicle is standing still, the displays are shown in the steering wheel. When the driver sets off, the Curved Glass Display presents the information. If the driving situation calls for the driver’s full attention, the information shifts to the Head-Up Display. It is continuously possible to communicate with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Domagoj Dukec, Head of Design at BMW.We have used innovative materials to create a modern and luxurious interior. While its geometry is clear and restrained, individual details are showcased like high-quality accessories.
SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE REDEFINED.
The BMW Vision M NEXT embodies the future of the typical BMW driver orientation.
The BMW Vision M NEXT shows the next step of the typical BMW driver orientation. The entire interior focuses on the BOOST Pod. Geometry is consciously restrained so that the driver can concentrate completely on the driving experience.
LIKE A SINGLE PIECE.
The two gullwing doors open to reveal the beautiful interior that allows driver and vehicle to become one. The dominant colour is the dark shade of Midnight Blue. As on the exterior, the colour of Thrilling Orange adds selective contrasts.
A MAXIMUM OF MINIMALISM.
With a tapering form that channels the focus on the driver, the dashboard has a flat, minimalist design. All functional elements, such as air vents and pockets are seamlessly hidden in the geometry, yet they are still highly efficient.
BOOST POD.
The masterpiece is the BOOST Pod. Consisting of a horizontally aligned steering wheel, a transparent Curved Glass Display and a Full AR Head-Up Display brings together all control options and information for the driver. The BOOST+ mode allows additional power at the press of a button. Touching the BMW Logo in the steering wheel brings the BMW Vision M NEXT into life.
CURVED GLASS DISPLAY.
The transparent Curved Glass Display forms the second level. Like a visor, it extends in front of the driver and supplies information such as revs, speed, energy management of the vehicle or the driver’s pulse.
FULL AR HEAD-UP DISPLAY.
The full-area Head-Up Display forms the third level. As speed increases, the information relevant to driving shifts to the Head-Up Display so that drivers have everything within their field of vision. Thanks to augmented reality technology, the information is superimposed onto the real picture. In this way, you can drive the perfect ideal line with a virtual ghost car to lead the way.
LIKE A SECOND SKIN.
The two seat shells are part of the flowing seat sculpture and lined with a foam using the shape-memory effect to provide an optimum enclosure for the body. Suspended above the two seat shells are headrests that create a hovering effect and thus underline the expression of lightness.
