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In the day of self-driving cars, the BMW Vision M NEXT design study represents BMW’s concept of a sports car. The design of this dream car is both a glimpse into the future and a reference to BMW’s iconic past.

In the day of self-driving cars, the BMW Vision M NEXT design study represents BMW’s concept of a sports car. The design of this dream car is both a glimpse into the future and a reference to BMW’s iconic past.

Spectacular from any angle, BMW’s signature kidney grill is located close to the ground in the BMW Vision M NEXT, so it really catches your eye – as does the laser-wire technology on the headlights, a reinterpretation of BMW’s classic four-eyed face.

The BMW Vision M NEXT also shows off another emblematic feature of BMW: the Hofmeister kink. Newly interpreted for this concept car, this iconic feature emphasizes the car’s strong shoulder line. The car’s sporty silhouette is bolstered even more by its two-tone paint finish in Cast Silver Metallic and Thrilling Orange – not to mention the captivating gullwing doors.

The stretched silhouette of the BMW Vision M NEXT gives it a dynamic look, even when it’s not moving. The look is underlined by the diagonally separated colors in the side view. The Thrilling Orange runs from the side to the rear.

Everything is centered around the driver: With two smaller displays in the steering wheel, the transparent curved glass display above the wheel and the full AR head up display, the driver can always keep an eye on all the important data. The use of the displays depends on the current speed of the sports car. The focus is always on giving the driver the best support possible without distracting him.

The clear goal of the designers of the BMW Vision M Next was to reduce it to its absolute essentials. There is nothing in it that would distract the driver from the driving itself. The interior is extremely pared down and feels carefully molded. The seats have a special memory foam padding that provides optimal body support. Many sustainable materials were used in BMW’s new vision vehicle.

The louvers on the rear window of the BMW Vision M NEXT take inspiration from the legendary BMW M1 sports car. The louvers are made of glass and emphasize the horizontal focus of the rear. The rear diffuser gives the car a more aerodynamic shape and is made from recycled carbon fiber.

Thanks to spectacular laser wire technology, the taillights of the BMW Vision M NEXT also emphasize the width of the car. They are extremely bright. The car also has a modern interpretation that was borrowed from the BMW Turbo: The BMW emblems are illuminated and look like they’re floating in the taillights.