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Head-up display (HUD) is the future of the automotive industry

At the 2023 CES Las Vegas, BMW premiered the Vision Dee concept, which serves as a technology preview of the brand’s next-generation electric vehicles. The car is equipped with a large “head-up” display that stretches across the entire width of the windshield.

BMW is serious about replacing conventional screens in its cars with large HUDs, and the company’s CEO even believes that the days of large screens integrated into dashboards are numbered. So speaking during the press conference at this year’s CES, Oliver Zipse said that he is absolutely convinced that large screens on the center console will not be used anytime soon.

Zipse believes that large screens are a major distraction for drivers and that even regulations could force automakers to change interior design and ditch displays as a solution. “In 10 years there will be no such thing,” Zipse told media representatives.

The current HUD display meets the criteria set by BMW. “With our technology, everyone in the car can see the same information, even the people in the back,” said BMW design chief Domagoj Dukec. Oliver Zipse, for his part, added that this new system is “a quantum leap in terms of design, technology and sustainability”.

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2023 BMW M2 M Performance

At the 2022 Essen Motor Show, which will take place from December 3 – 11, BMW will present a more powerful version of the recently introduced BMW M2, the M2 M Performance. It is certain that this will please the demanding clientele of the Bavarian car manufacturer.

First of all, the M Performance M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 460 hp (338 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power over the base M2, which has 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The car is equipped with carbon body components, which, according to the M department, have a “positive effect” on the aerodynamic properties of the Coupé, M Performance adjustable suspension that allows the car to be lowered by an additional 25 millimeters, a carbon rear spoiler, a rear diffuser with quadruple tailpipes for a louder exhaust systems made of titanium. Inside, Alcantara with carbon accents adorns the interior of the powerful sedan.

At the same event, BMW will also display the M3 Touring, M240i Coupé and electric i4 M50.

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2023 BMW 3.0 CSL

The recently introduced BMW M4 CSL did not hold the title of the most powerful model from the BMW M division for long. That place now belongs to the long-awaited 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL, which BMW produced in honor of its 50th birthday.

This car is a reminder of the legendary model 3.0 CSL (E9), whose racing edition (Batmobile) dominated the racetracks around the world in the 70s. It is based on the M4 CSL version, and the Bavarian-based company will produce only 50 examples of this model.

It is equipped with yellow LED laser lights, body made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), rear wing and the lettering on the roof, forged lightweight crankshaft, 3D printed cylinder head core, specially designed oil supply and cooling system, adaptive dampers, variable -ratio electric power steering and carbon-ceramic brakes. It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ center-locking wheels wrapped in specially developed Michelin tires.

The BMW 3.0 CSL has an extended body in the distinctive colors of the M division and with several details reminiscent of the original racing 3.0 CSL (Competition Sport Lightweight). It is powered by a 3.0 L inline-six engine with 560 hp (412 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

BMW did not announce the price of the car, but some information says that the new BMW 3.0 CSL will cost €750,000.

Source: BMW