Cars : BMW Zagato Coupe
Cars : BMW Zagato Coupe
The BMW Zagato Coupé was designed by Norihiko Harada, chief designer of the Italian designer Zagato. The long hood, the passenger compartment set back, the special double curved roof and tail truncated summarize the dynamic nature of the car, while the front a particular detail is the use of numerous small "z", within the front grid. If the sides are reminiscent of the BMW Z4, in the back you can see unmistakable "Codatronca" design of Zagato, and a hint of a spoiler that further emphasizes the sporty look of the prototype.
The bright red exterior paint has an iridescent effect and returns different shades. Zagato says that this effect was made by laying the solid base (consisting of a black layer and a metallic silver) and then applying six coats of red, followed by two more coats of clear varnish. The alloy wheels have a diameter of 19 inches.
Keeping a longstanding tradition of unveiling stunning, hand-built one-off cars, the 2012 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este was the showcase for BMW and coachbuider Zagato to show off the new BMW Zagato Coupé. Uninspired name aside, the new coupé looks amazing, incorporating Zagato trademarks like a subtle double-bubble roof and a long-front/truncated rear profile. The rear has an ample window, divided into an upper and lower section, not unlike the sexiest CRX you could possibly imagine.
The long hood/short rear proportions are a tried and true formula for exciting automotive desire, and the sculpted rear haunches give the car a muscular, athletic feel. There's some interesting details and design inspirations on the car, such as the matte-frame kidney grilles being inspired by the geodesic dome work of Buckminister Fuller, according to BMW's press release. If you look at the angled edges of the traditional kidneys, you can see what they mean. The grille mesh is a pattern of interlocked "Z"s, for, of course, Zagato.
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