Concept and Strange Cars
BMW Mille Miglia Coupe
The Mille Miglia concept coupe from BMW was created
to commemorate the BMW 328 touring coupe which won
the 1,000 mile Mille Miglia race in 1940. In the
process setting an as-yet unbroken record for the
highest average speed, 166.7 km/h (103.5 mph).
The Mille Miglia is an annual historic race which
was first run in 1927, but after a horrific crash in
1957 the race was suspended. In 1977 it was
resurrected as a race for classic sportscars. Only
models which competed in the original event are
allowed to enter the Brecia to Rome and back again
marathon race.
The 2006 Mille Miglia concept coupe was never
intended to race, but it did feature at the 2006
race where it was unveiled. Built to pay respect to
the winning BMW 328 Touring coupe, its drivers, and
the engineers who created it, the Mille Miglia
concept coupe shares similar lines to the original
car but translated into BMW's contemporary style.
Powered by the same drivetrain as the BMW Z4 M
coupe, the Mille Miglia concept has thoroughly
modern underpinnings. However the design process
that created the concept were based on traditional
methods. Using clay and plaster 3d models instead of
computer generated images.
The bodywork of the Mille Miglia concept coupe is
made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, and its
classic flowing lines hide some of the interesting
shapes found on the BMW Z4.
The asymmetrical LED taillight cuts down from the
top of the rear window and curls under the rear of
the coupe. BMW say that this unusual layout
increases visibility for following vehicles, but in
reality it would probably confuse many drivers.
Interesting feature nonetheless.
The 2006 BMW Mille Miglia concept coupe is longer,
wider and slightly lower than the Z4 it is based on,
but the 20 inch old-fashioned wheels are still quite
prominent.
Entry to the Mille Miglia is via the rear-hinged
canopy. The entire structure, windows and all, lifts
up and allows the driver and passenger to climb in,
where they are protected by an overhead X-frame roll
cage.
Inside the concept three main materials are used.
Stainless steel, un-dyed natural leather, and Lycra
fabric. BMW's designers have used simple stitching
to connect the fabrics and kept out any unnecessary
decoration to maintain a functional race-inspired
interior.
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