BMW 2002 Concept unveiled
Posted by Mansoor A. Bukhari on May 24, 2016
BMW created a special vehicle for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. They have created the BMW 2002 Hommage to pay tribute to the BMW 2002 turbo. “Exactly 50 years ago, the 02 range kick-started an era of success for BMW. This compact coupe is one of the vehicles which made the brand what it is today,” explains Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design. “The 2002 sat at the top of the range and was the first series-produced car anywhere in Europe to come with turbo technology. That set the seal on the coupe as a genuine sports car. At the same time, the 2002 turbo was at the technological vanguard of engine development at BMW. The BMW 2002 Hommage is our way of raising a glass to all these achievements.”
The BMW 2002 Hommage is based on the BMW M2 with bits and pieces designed to mimic the original 2002. The interesting bit is the matte finished hood and the golden headlights instead of white light that has become the norm these days. Moreover, the wide kitting makes it a thoroughbred racer – something the original model was meant to be. Even though this model won’t see the light of day but it definitely will inspire some models in the future with its design cues.
“The eye-catching design of the BMW 2002 Hommage employs a very dynamic, striking use of forms for its own take on what is, for me, one of the most iconic vehicles in BMW history,” says Karim Habib, Head of Design BMW Automobiles. “At the same time, it encapsulates BMW’s major motor sport triumphs, which were made possible by turbo technology. As such, the Hommage car brings together the past and future of BMW into a confident statement of unadulterated driving joy.”
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