If BMW's research labs have a say, future service staff will learn the intricacies of working on German cars through a pretty handy looking augmented reality interface.
Look beyond the cheesiness of the music, smug actor and his Oakley Thumps for a moment and actually examine the incredible practicality at work—highlighting/identifying parts of an engine and offering step by step instructions for completing complicated procedures.
| type | Concept / Prototype Car |
| released at | 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show |
| production | 1 |
| engine | Diesel Inline-3 w/Twin Electric Engines |
| position | Front Diesel w/Twin Rear Electric Engines |
| aspiration | Turbodiesel |
| displacement | 1500 cc / 91.54 in³ |
| power | 265.5 kw / 356 bhp |
| specific output | 237.33 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 254.83 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 799.9 nm / 590 ft lbs |
| body / frame | Aluminum w/Polycarbonate Glass Body over Aluminum Chassis |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 195/55-21 |
| rear tires | 195/55-21 |
| weight | 1397 kg / 3076 lbs |
| length | 4599.9 mm / 181.1 in |
| width | 1899.9 mm / 74.8 in |
| height | 1239.5 mm / 48.8 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| tran clutch | Double-Clutch |
| top speed | 249.40 kph / 155 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 seconds |
| drag | 0.22 Cd |
| fuel econ | 3.76 L/100 km or 62.6 mpg |
| fuel capacity | 24.98 litres or 6.6 gal. |
For this project the designer, who works at GM Holden as a 3D visualization artist, did not draw inspiration from classic cars, as he wanted to create something totally unique.
The design combines typical BMW's styling cues such as the trademark grille and hockey stick pillar, with new elements inspired by water and the way it flows and ripples. For example, the side detailing was inspired by what’s called in surfing terms a Barrel or Tube (where the wave is hollow when it is breaking).
The Concept shares the main dimensions with the Audi R8 and could adopt a tuned version of the 5 liter V10 that equips the M6.
Idries Noah started his career as a 3D artist in the 1990's, working for several Post Production Studios in South Africa. His passion for cars eventually led him to Australia here he joined GM Holden Design team as a Visualization Designer.
For more information visit Idries Noah's official website.
