The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe unveiled

With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe, the two time honoured companies are unveiling the outcome of their first collaboration at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013. The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe is a one-off and represents the exclusive interpretation of a luxurious BMW Coupe as seen through the eyes of Pininfarina.

Working in close consultation, the two design teams have created a new automotive persona brimming with character and ready to join the high end luxury class - typically BMW while sporting the distinctive signature of Pininfarina.

The BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe adds a new dimension to the BMW claim to exclusivity. This painstakingly created one-off captivates the viewer at first glance. Liberal surface areas and taut contours are the distinguishing elements of an elegant car body. Typical BMW proportions - a long wheelbase, stretched bonnet and set-back greenhouse - imbue the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe with imposing dynamics even when stationary.

The trademark BMW kidney grille forms the central element of the front end design, and all surfaces and lines take their bearings from it. It symbolically points to the engine at the heart of the vehicle, its size reflecting the power of the V12 unit nestling behind it. The 'kidneys' are angled towards the road, citing the typical BMW 'shark nose' and lending the front end an even more dynamic look, particularly when seen from the side.

Another signature BMW detail is the Hofmeister kink - the eye-catching forward bend in the window graphic that is perfectly integrated into the surrounding play of lines. Behind it the V12 logo indicates the powerful engine within the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. Pininfarina lettering in the side panel points to the definitive role played by the Italian design company in creating this vehicle.

The front and rear seats from the Pininfarina drawing board embrace all occupants with sporty side supports while providing the highest levels of comfort. All driving-related functions and controls are slightly angled towards the driver to be within optimal ergonomic reach.

The doors take up the flow of lines and invest them with greater dynamics as they follow their course, while the door handles cite the incisive shape of the tail lights as well as the side panel embellishments as they bring these styling cues into the interior. The rear of the cabin likewise boasts spacious design, with legroom in the back seats of the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe almost on a par with that of a large luxury sedan.