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Shape-Shifting BMW
June 12, 2008

BMW recently unveiled their GINA (Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations) "Light Visionary Model" concept, and it's quite the stylish hunk of industrial design. The body is a seamless polyurethane-coated Lycra fabric stretched over a moveable aluminum frame. Not only can the car's overall shape be altered, but things like the headlights and sections of the instrument cluster "blink" open when required - neatly striking the cosmic balance between form and function. James Bond cool.

 
 

See Also:
Autoblog's extremely thorough photo gallery
Official BMW.com videos (much nicer than Youtube)
Wired.com article
BMW Group Design Philosophy manifesto

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