BMW CS Concept

The BMW CS Concept is a concept car was first displayed by the German car manufacturer BMW in 2007 at the Shanghai Auto Show.[4] 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 would be put into production in the form of the BMW Gran Turismo.[5] BMW later cancelled plans for production in November 2008 because of financial reasons amidst a global economic crisis.[6][7]

BMW CS Concept
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2007 (concept car)
DesignerAdrian van Hooydonk as Chef of Team[1]
Karim Antoine Habib designer itself[2]
Body and chassis
Classconcept car
Body style4-door fastback saloon
RelatedBMW 7 Series (E65)
Powertrain
Engine6.0 L V12[3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,142.0 mm (123.7 in)
Length5,100.3 mm (200.8 in)
Height1,358.9 mm (53.5 in)

Design and features
Rear view

Based on the 7 Series (E65) platform, the CS Concept features future design cues on BMW automobiles. The front fascia features the BMW trademark split-kidney grille, which is larger than previous BMW models 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 rectangular tailpipes integrated in the bumper. The CS features a modified version of the BMW S85 V10 engine with two more cylinders and an enlarged displacement of 6.0-litres.

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 BMW 7 Series (E65).[8][9]

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 the 2012 3 Series (F30) also have these exterior features as well.

References
  1. "2007 BMW Concept CS". Automobile Mag. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/22/automobiles/22BIMMER.html
  3. "2007 BMW CS Concept". The Car Connection. 20 April 2007. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  4. "2010 BMW GranTurismo / Concept CS Cancelled". Car and Driver. January 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  5. "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.
  6. "Autocar - BMW Cancels CS". Autocar. Haymarket Consumer Media. November 5, 2007. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  7. Jeremy Korzeniewski. "BMW decides not to build Concept CS". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  8. "Bmw CS Concept". Carbodydesign.com. 2007-04-21. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  9. "[Photos added] BMW Concept CS". Leftlanenews.com. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
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