Vision ConnectedDrive (Germany, 2011)

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, BMW presents a new two-seater sports car concept, the Vision ConnectedDrive. The study vehicle showcases a new design language and advanced technologies that give a preview of the brand’s future range-topping hybrid sports car planned for 2013.

The Vision ConnectedDrive BMW is testing ground for new ideas on design, electrically assisted driveline architecture and programmable information displays, including a new three-dimensional driver interface. These technologies are also featured on the Megacity electric-car. Giving a glimpse of how future BMW production models might look like, BMW design boss, Adrian van Hooydonk gave the Vision ConnectedDrive round headlamps and traditional L-shaped tail lamps.

The looks of the Vision ConnectDrive have been inspired in former BMW cars. While the long hood and short tail have been part of the brand’s philosophy since the iconic 507, the nose front end, with a forward-lea...