bmw-concepts

In our relentless effort to dig up every juicy detail about the new iX3, we stumbled upon something unexpected. This isn’t the first modern Neue Klasse model, nor is it an early look at the…

The show or display law — or, in complete legalese, a specific amendment to Title 49, Part 591 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 49 CFR Part 591 — is an interesting piece of…

The BMW 328 Hommage celebrated, commemorated, and modernized the iconic 328, marking the car’s 75th anniversary in outrageous fashion. Considered by some to be the best sports car of the 1930s — and a huge…

As the first car developed by BMW Technik, the Z1’s modular design, radical styling, and influence on the Z3 and Z4 cement its legacy in BMW history. Forty years ago this year, BMW began getting…

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but show me someone who doesn’t appreciate how BMW designed the Speedtop. The M8 Touring, which only a few will ever own, is back in…

The BMW Z1 is an oddity, even among enthusiasts. Ultimately a product of the cabalistic BMW Technik group, a small team assembled in the 1980s dedicated to producing concept cars, the original Z1 spawned a…

With no next-gen X4 immediately on the horizon (save maybe an EV model), BMW has already tacitly acknowledged that the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment is shrinking. But back in 2004, the idea of a…

Today, the Z3 Coupe – affectionally referred to as the “clown shoe” by most enthusiasts – is one of the most highly sought-after enthusiast BMW models out there. Its distinctive appearance, coupled with the fact…

BMW concept cars are always an interesting look at what the brand could potentially cook up, and the 1990s in particular saw some fan favorites. We got the M8 Prototype, the  Z07 (later the Z8…

In the early 2000s, BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH—the company’s dedicated research and innovation department—was working on a project that truly broke the mold. Unlike the teams focused on refining next year’s production models, this…