BMW CS Concept
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The BMW
CS Concept was a concept car displayed by BMW
in 2007 at several international motor shows and again in April 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. It is a fastback sedan that features many new innovations for BMW, such as door handles that only come out when sensors detect motion.
It has dimensions slightly bigger than the E65
7-series
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On May 29, 2009, BMW unveiled its 5-series Gran Turismo
sportback.
, the 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07), and the 2011 5 Series Sedan (F10). The 2012 3 Series (F30) is also expected to have these exterior features as well.
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
CS Concept was a concept car displayed by BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
in 2007 at several international motor shows and again in April 2008 at the New York International Auto Show. It is a fastback sedan that features many new innovations for BMW, such as door handles that only come out when sensors detect motion.
It has dimensions slightly bigger than the E65
BMW E65/E66
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7-series
BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...
.
Gran Turismo and cancellation
Tom Purves, CEO of BMW America, stated that CS Concept could be produced, following positive initial comments in 2007 by BMW dealers. This was followed up in 2008 by an announcement by BMW that the concept goes into production in the form of the BMW Gran Turismo. BMW later cancelled in November 2008 because of financial reasons.On May 29, 2009, BMW unveiled its 5-series Gran Turismo
BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is an executive or mid-size car from German manufacturer BMW, which was first displayed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a concept car...
sportback.
Design and Style
The Concept CS features future design cues on BMWs. The front fascia features the BMW trademark split-kidney grille, which is larger than previous BMWs and now integrated with the bumper. There are also turning indicators on the side. The headlights contain an "eyebrow". At the rear, the vehicle has tailpipes integrated in the bumper, and rectangular tailpipes. These design cues can be found on the 2009 7 Series (F01)BMW F01
The BMW F01 is the current BMW 7 series that went into production in September 2008. The long-wheelbase model, codenamed BMW F02, is longer than the BMW F01.-Presentation:...
, the 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07), and the 2011 5 Series Sedan (F10). The 2012 3 Series (F30) is also expected to have these exterior features as well.