The world debut of the CS1 Concept Car at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show offers the public a first glimpse of the design philosophy which might characterize the exterior of a small BMW in future.

Side View

The broad shoulder line, flowing side-sills and muscular wheels with their extra-large and clearly visible brakes stand for performance and endurance.

Rear View

The high-rising front end with dual headlights and a twin kidney grille gives the CS1 a dynamic, watchful face. With its stretched sideline, this unique concept car is very dynamic and sleek in appearance. Short overhangs front and rear are typical of BMW.

Interior

The designers were inspired by the world of fashion and modern architecture. Both classic and modern materials are used.

Interior Trim

Surfaces finished in fabric and leather replace the usual heavy components, not only saving space, but also providing a feeling and experience inside the car.

Frabrics

The interior makes use of modern, lightweight materials like neoprene (the material used to make wet suits), matt-finished aluminum and soft brown nappa leather.

Driving

The CS1 Concept Car maintains BMW's new interior and control philosophy featuring iDrive management for the driver.

iDrive and SMG

I-Drive allows the driver to concentrate on the actual process of motoring. All the driver has to do is briefly press the Controller in the center console and the concealed monitor comes out of the cockpit, facing the driver's line of vision directly from above. This enables the driver to set all functions required for comfort, communication, navigation, information and entertainment within a matter of seconds, without having to first look for the appropriate controls and buttons.

Standard drive--with the engine fitted lengthwise and the drive wheels at the rear--gives the CS1 dynamic driving characteristics and ensures optimum weight distribution at the same time.

The CS1 is powered by BMW's 1.8-litre four-cylinder developing maximum output of 85 kW (115 bhp) and features VALVETRONIC valve control.

The SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox shifts gears within fractions of a second via paddles on the steering wheel, relieving the driver of the usual chore of engaging or disengaging the clutch.

Driver power is conveyed to the road by 18-inch light-alloy wheels with tires measuring 215/45 at the front and 235/40 at the rear.

2002 Geneva Motor Show