Not too long ago, we had the privilege of getting an early take a look at two volumes from the charming three-book collection, authored by Steve Saxty. The titles we explored had been “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems.” Seizing this distinctive alternative, we invited Saxty onto our podcast to dive deep into the narratives behind some unknown BMW initiatives and designs. A standout chat was in regards to the BMW i16 Supercar, a venture shrouded in thriller and in the end shelved in 2020.

Saxty didn’t cease there; he shares with us tales of BMW’s modern design endeavors, such because the BMW 2K2—a conceptual forerunner to the 1 Sequence—and the 2002 Turbo Hommage, amongst others. His insights offered a uncommon glimpse into the intricate world of BMW’s design philosophy and the uncharted paths the corporate has navigated over time.

Over the course of some years, he had unrestricted entry throughout the BMW design studio in Munich the place he had an opportunity to speak with designers, engineers and board members. He additionally interviewed former BMW designers, like Chris Bangle and Karim Habib who offered extra insights into the design historical past of BMW. There are plenty of nice tales within the e-book, in order you count on, the narrative behind them is sort of attention-grabbing as properly.