Behind the wheel of one of the most intriguing BMW concept cars ever made
- The BMW Vision M Next is designed to showcase what the brand can do for the next 10 years
- Some of the components and body panels are 3D-printed
- In order to make it feel ‘alive’, BMW hired a Hollywood score composer to give it a bespoke sound
Published on Jan 24, 2024 at 6:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 11, 2024 at 11:42 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Supercar Blondie’s Alex Hirschi was able to get behind the wheel of what is arguably one of the most amazing BMW concept cars ever made.
It’s the BMW Vision M Next and, as the name suggests, it was designed as a way to showcase what lies ahead for BMW.
Unveiled at the back end of the 2010s, the M Next gives us a glimpse into what we can expect from BMW for the next 10 years.
Some of the components are 3D-printed, but there’s also something else that’s special about this car.
One of the issues with electric cars is they’re soundless.
This creates a potential safety issue for pedestrians, but it also creates an ’emotional’, so to speak, issue for the driver.
Obviously, it is difficult to match the excitement of a V8, V10 or V12, but BMW still tried.
In order to do that, they hired Oscar- and Grammy-winning Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer to engineer a sound for BMW’s electric cars.
This is something they’re doing with some of their production cars these days but, crucially, the Vision M Next was the first car they tried this with.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
