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BMW Introduces GINA Concept Car, Covered In Fabric

Posted by kdawson on from the bend-me-shape-me dept.

smithtuna33 writes "Ever wondered what the metal skin on your car is actually good for? Engineers at BMW have decided that fabric might work just as well. The doors literally peel away from the side of the car, the engine bay opens up down the middle, and pretty much everything (such as headlamps) is hidden until the fabric reveals it. It is a stunning concept that has already been influencing BMW's designs. The video is well worth watching."

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  1. Keying by JamesTheBoilermaker · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'd hate to see that car after someone keys it.

  2. stupid? by ILuvRamen · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is it that hard to make the car lighter? You think fabric is going to help much in a collision? It's good in some places that are unimportant but not the doors! They should just use some sort of composite material that's light and strong or perhaps something with carbon and nanotubes in the name :D

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  3. A ragtop... by flyingfsck · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Hmm, well, I can see that these ragtops will be very popular with petty criminals. Just zip her open and take whatever was left behind.

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