On this sub-page there are two reviews of the car BMW X Coupe
BMW X COUPE - THE BRAVE PROJECT, WHICH DON'T ENTERED SERIES PRODUCTION
"Currently produced cars brand BMW arouse much controversy. Though they are far from the extravagance model X Coupe, which debuted 9 years ago at Motor Show in Detroit.
Prototype coupe was created on the floor panel BMW X5. That car was light as possible, the elements of coachwork are made of aluminium . In terms of coachwork length BMW X Coupe was similar to the currenty produced "three". The car was though taller and wider from the bavarian limousine, as well as had a wider wheelbase. Wheel size also were impressive. The BMW engineers applied 20-inch rims, front tire size 225/50 and rear size 285/45.
Under the hood went three-liter turbodiesel. One of the most perfect engines of a decade ago, was developing 184 hp at 4000 r/min. and 450 Nm at 1750 r/min. Torque hit all-wheels through 5 -speed "automat" Steptronic with manual handling paddles mounted behind the steering-wheel.
Security of travlers ensure many control systems of traction and stability - AST, DSC-X oraz HDC.On special attention deserves the system of bend lighting. Elektronics curved reflectors not only based on data from the sensors of inclination of steering-wheel. Next bends didn't constituted for the system any surprise, because this took advantage of information contained in the maps of satelite navigation.
The BMW creators declared, that the car is able to achieve 200 km/h. After cross the border 110 km/h with the rear bumper would have propound the spoiler, increasing downforce of the car to an asphalt. How this would effect driveability X Coupe we will never know, because the car missed the mass production. References to BMW X Coupe you can find in much larger BMW X6, which was presented in 2008 year."
BMW X COUPE - "VISIONERY ASYMMETRY"
"Were such the study models, which we wished introduce as soon as possible. Their proportions are perfect, harmonious lines. However were the study models, about which didn't know, what to think. To such belonged BMW Z9 from Frankfurt Show from 1999 year.
BMW presented an extremly provocative project as X coupe. Munich manufacter wanted, as he himself admits, "arouse controversary and break the taboo". Name for a strange style X coupe was even invented: "Flame surfacing", what it means so much, what "flames move along the surface". The varnished sheet is bent i twisted as the car is long and wide, surfaces pass smoothly with convex to concave. This way BMW wanted achives would not yet known "voltage" and free "energy deposits".
Resignation from the symmetry was absolutly deliberate measure. Effects were spectacular. On the right side there isn't the rear pillar. The side glass passes smoothly into the rear one. After opening the trunk the cover rises up upwards together with the fender, exposing acces to the back seats.
Asymmetry was continued in the interior. Arranging X coupe emphasize the especial importance of the driver, whose place of work is clearly separated from the intended space for the travelling passenger travelling near. BMW even speaks about the 1+3 passenger car, unlike applicable in case of coupe designations 2+2.
With great attention was treated a quality of finishing materials and surfaces. Doorknobs, levers and switches were performed of a massive aluminium.The silvery and gray plastic and thick seams on the skin are an expression of cool, but the car's dynamic character.
X in their name suggests a kinship with the terrain model X5. BMW assured of the opportunities of mobility beyond the beaten tracks. BMW X coupe was compared with produced in USA SUV. X coupe disposes for this purpose four-wheel drive. Measuring 4,58 m of the length BMW X coupe is considered as a sport car. Though it was powered by diesel - 184 hp six-cylinder engine, whose maximum torque raised to 450 Nm. Steptronic, all driving assist systems and safety are analogous to X5."
On the movie study model BMW X Coupe in all its glory.