BMW 328 Hommage Concept Car
The BMW 328 is widely considered one of the 25 greatest cars of the century, such so that the Germany carmaker has produced a unique concept car to mark the 328′s 75th birthday.
Dubbed the BMW 328 Hommage, this ultra-lightweight sports car was built to mirror the principles used to create the original 328. The 328 Hommage weighs in at a svelte 1,720 pounds, accomplished through the use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.
Many design elements are shared between both cars. The original 328 was one of the earliest BMW vehicles to show off the now familiar kidney grilles. Those grilles nearly jump off the face of the 328 Hommage. Out back, the wide-set taillamps help close off the wide stance that runs the length of both versions. The 328 Hommage also has no doors, just like the original. Instead, there are recesses in the side. Under the bonnet is a 3.0-litre straight six engine, though BMW isn’t saying which fuel powers it.
Racing principals are used inside, too. The instrument pack, for instance, shows only engine speed, oil temperature, water temperature and oil pressure. Racing seats with four-point harnesses (and retro soft tan leather) are fitted, and there’s a motorsport-style emergency cut-off for the electronics.
The BMW 328 Hommage debuted this weekend at the 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Village d’Este.
Look at the photos below, and read the full press release.
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