Iulian Bumbu

Designer's BMW SX Concept Shows the Way Foward

Say what you will about BMW's designs, at least they get people talking. Now that the Bavarian automaker's controversial designer Chris Bangle has left the company, things have been toned down a little.But that won't stop a budding generation of aspiring car stylists from pitching in their ideas for what direction future Bimmers should take. What you see here is the work of one Iulian Bumbu, a design student in Milan. His concept is called the BMW S.X., and it forms a convincing notion of the way forward for one of the most forward-thinking carmakers in the industry. Future 6 Series coupe anyone? Maybe the next Z4? We've taken notice, and the bean-counters in Munich would do well to do the same.

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Lamborghini Insecta Carbon Fiber Concept

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

The other day we told you about the eye-catching Audi Shark hovercar concept. Now here's an equally alluring Lamborghini design based on an insect. The carbon fiber-bodied Lamborghini Insecta concept (above) was created by Iulian Bumbu, a Romanian designer and graduate of the Alfa Romeo-sponsored Transportation Design Master Course at Milan's Scuola Politecnica di Design (SPD). As the name suggests, the Insecta concept was inspired by the world of insects, particularly the armored casings which protect beetles.

The Insecta's resemblance to a beetle's sheath is especially apparent viewed from the side and above. The Insecta is similar in dimension to Lamborghini's Gallardo, though it is lower and wider with a slightly longer wheelbase. It gets its power from the same 5.0 liter V10 engine and drivetrain found in the Gallardo, but the design enhancements and use of carbon fiber make it lighter and faster. A glass engine cover seamlessly blends into the glass roof providing a clear view of the mid-mounted engine for optimum visual appeal.

[Diseno-art via Luxuo]

Gallery: Lamborghini Insecta Concept