BMW unveiled two concept vehicles during its annual Monterey Car Week Press Conference at Pebble Beach, U.S.A. The first concept car unveiled was the BMW Concept 8 Series that was first shown at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in May. The second was the world premiere of the BMW Concept Z4. Both concepts are previews of the series production cars set to be revealed over the course of next year.
The BMW Concept Z4 Roadster adopts classical roadster design cues such as a long wheelbase, a low-slung, stretched silhouette and a compact rear end; wraps them in a fresh, confident package and enriches them with the contemporary BMW design language.
A shorter bonnet and crisp overhangs ensure the driver sits closer to the centre of the car than in previous BMW roadsters. This gives the new proportions a focused, sporty and agile feel.
The outline of the car follows a distinct wedge shape, which fills the BMW Concept Z4 with dynamism before it even pulls away. The large domes stretching out rearwards from the cabin elegantly integrate the function of rollover bars and provide a sporting conclusion to the low-to-the-road silhouette at the rear.
After an 18-year hiatus, the '8 Series' name returns to the BMW portfolio with the BMW Concept 8 Series that serves as a preview of a forthcoming BMW model - the new BMW 8 Series Coupe - slated for launch in 2018.
The BMW Concept 8 Series will be shown publicly on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, 20th August. The World Premiere BMW Concept Z4 Roadster will have its only U.S.A public showing on the Concept Lawn of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, 20th August.
