BMW celebrates roaring forties:

This mad, Gothic two-seater coupe is BMW’s celebration of its 1940 Millie Miglia win , unveiled at a recreation of the legendary race.

Based on the M version of the forthcoming Z4 coupe, the concept coupe Miglia has a bespoke, one-off body made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic clothing an alloy shell, “stretched” over a lattice framework.
It is 230mm longer and 40mm lower than the coupe, and despite the retro looks has apparently been designed using modern areodynamic knowledge. The four vents in the front wings help to reduce lift, and there are carbonfibre fins beneath to improve airflow below the car.

The really clever bit is the hinged roof, inspired by a change in Le Mans regulations during the ‘30s that allowed racers to have enclosed bodies. It does away with the need for conventional doors, reducing the car’s weight and increasing stiffness.

The drivetrain and suspension are lifted from the M car-that’s the 388bhp straight six, but the induction kit and exhaust have been altered to make the engine sound like more of a racing unit.
Inside, the cabin is ultra simple,and made entirely from stainless steel, untreated leather and Lycra. All the letterings, logos and symbols are embossed using lasers to keep the surfaces as uncluttered as possible.

According to Bmw, "The concept car looks to both the past and the future in its styling and construction; it pays homage to the outstanding achievements of the engineers who contributed to BMW’s successful motor sport heritage, whilst confirming the passion to construct dynamic cars from the most modern materials and processes available. This remains a fundamental concept for today’s BMW road and race cars."