2001 BMW GINA Review

    So you might be wondering why there's a BMW named "GINA." To be fair, it is an abbreviation of Geometry and function In “N” (infinite) Adaptations. It might not be the best name, but other than its strange name, BMW's "GINA" is a really cool idea. It utilizes a fabric skin so the car is more flexible than normal cars, whether they're made out of steel, aluminum, or carbon-fiber. The fabric is used in many interesting ways, such as split at the hood to show the engine, or move with the doors when they open (you might not get what I mean, but just look in the picture). BMW has GINA on display in the BMW museum in Munich, Germany. They haven't said much about the engine, but it is based on the now-deceased Z8's chassis and has a 4.4 liter V8. When you turn the car off, the interior will assume the "idle" position, which moves the steering wheel in to the center console and the headrests in to the seats. I really like new ideas and concepts like GINA because even if they aren't the most practical, they can still be used for a more efficient design in the future. 

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