BMW reveals exclusive design concept for the popular game Gran Turismo 6. Currently, the concept car called the BMW Vision Gran Turismo with a similar character M235i but enhanced with a wide body design.
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| BMW Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1gclVz9) |
If observed, the character designs are very aggressive racing. Front bumper looks "flat" with air holes here and there. Characteristic of BMW are often called "Kidney Grill" made of carbon. Difusser integrated front-side to the rear bumper. Appears in the exhaust side of the body adds to the masculine impression.
In the stern mounted "small wings" that will help the aerodynamics. Not to forget, graphics paint adopts the style of BMW cars that are used as a safety car in the international racing arena. This lightweight car has a weight only 1,179 kg, due to the use of carbon fiber in various angles. Weight distribution is set to 50/50.
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| Rear three quarter of BMW Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1lLw19x) |
Power comes from the six-cylinder 3,000 cc engine, complete with turbo, which is capable of spewing power up to 549 PS with torque reaching 679 Nm. Power is channeled to the rear wheels through a 6-speed sequential transmission, driven with paddle shift system on the rear wheel.
Although only virtual and will not "see the light of the sun", this concept car was very seriously built by BMW. Apparently the German manufacturer was not to be outdone by its competitors who also enliven the popular racing games such as Mercedes-Benz, Alpine, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen, up to Aston Martin.
"The development of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo combines years of experience with pattern design of BMW Motorsports. This car symbolizes racing future trends that make virtual gamers feel the quality of real racing with BMW, "says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Brand Communication BMW, BMW i and BMW M. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]
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