Interior Design

In designing the interior, the innovative technique of layering the individual surfaces and components provides an unprecedented combination of function and stylish reduction to the essential.

The appropriate use of joints and seams, together with layered surfaces, creates new options in the arrangement of functional elements for both ventilation and illumination.

Sporty interior features include the the driver-oriented cockpit, the short distance between the steering wheel and the shift lever and the low-slung seating position.

The four full-sized sports seats feature height-adjustable collar elements directly integrated.

From the official Press Release:

The centre console flows back smoothly all the way to the rear, serving as a comfortable armrest and at the same time offering additional storage space.

The innovative layering technique developed by BMW provides an interplay of the various interior elements.

Instead of large surfaces and connec tions with their transitions nearly always characterised by a change in materials and colours, the layering technique stratifies the various surfaces flowing into one another, with clearly defined seams taking on a functional role, for example in the arrangement of light sources and venting nozzles.

The result is a very refined effect of light and shade making a significant contribution to the exclusive overall look and impression of the interior.

Contrary to the design of the body incorporating flowing lines, generous surfaces and harmonious interplay of concave and convex elements in order to capitalise above all on light effects, the layering concept applied within the interior mainly uses shade effects and changes in structure.

Wherever individual surfaces in the structure of the cockpit do not meet on the same level, we find separate zones kept away from the direct flow of light – and precisely these zones provide the right space for the inconspicuous arrangement of various functions.

The recesses and superimposed surfaces provided in this way offer appropriate space for ambient illumination as well as the arrangement of air vents.

Dazzle- free interior lighting and discreet shade effects upgrade the entire flair of the interior and create a kind of light, hovering effect.

This layering philosophy is continued in the design of the instruments themselves, the displays in the instrument cluster presenting various functions and items of information on different optical levels.

This again creates the impression of superimposed surfaces serving, first, to clearly structure the information offered and, second, to generate an impression of three-dimensionality.

Colors and materials

Powerful colour contrasts generate a dynamic ambience full of vitality reflecting the dynamic driving experience on the four seats of the BMW Concept CS.

High-quality leather in brown forms a powerful contrast to surfaces in elegant off-white.

Finished in matt tan, this brown leather is indeed to be admired not only on the seats, but also on the instrument panel, the upper doorsills, and the outer edges of the roof lining.

Around the armrests and in the door panels themselves, this change in colours accentuates the dynamic lines of the interior created by the particular design and shape of individual elements.

And finally, the leather trim on the dashboard continues in a slender band extending harmoniously into the door linings.

As a further innovative highlight, the roof lining in the BMW Concept CS is accentuated not only through a contrasting colour scheme, but also by finishing the outer flanks of the roof lining likewise in leather. Ambient light bands stretching out along the entire length between the windscreen and rear window, finally, add yet a further touch of luxury inside the car.

Reflecting the particular style of the exterior, the flowing structure of the interior surfaces shows special care and diligence in the transitions from one section to another. As an example, the leather trim on the centre console and the door entry area extends far down into the footwells.

The dashboard also uses a newly developed metal structure literally “embracing” the various surface elements.

This material particularly attractive in its structure as well as its cool colour and feeling surrounds the circular instruments in the cockpit, together with the other features and elements.

Another innovation is the use of high-tech ceramics for the controls, instruments and for the iDrive Controller.

(Source: BMW)