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![1993 Sbarro Isatis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_7809f4212f82473da7bd1a51c20897e3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_191,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_7809f4212f82473da7bd1a51c20897e3~mv2.webp)
1993 Sbarro Isatis
According to the dictionary, the Isatis is a blue fox living in the Arctic regions. According to Sbarro, Isatis is a nasty coupé that's...
![1994 Sbarro Oxalys](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_c01dac5fefd540808c77e5e8b0d0a55b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_c01dac5fefd540808c77e5e8b0d0a55b~mv2.webp)
1994 Sbarro Oxalys
In the year 1994 came the Oxalys, an intriguing cocktail described as “designed by the young for the young.” Underneath its smart...
![World's Largest Flying Car Archive (Part 3 of 3)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_c41af39d339f410fa0011482c69c36a7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_c41af39d339f410fa0011482c69c36a7~mv2.webp)
World's Largest Flying Car Archive (Part 3 of 3)
A flying car or roadable aircraft is a type of vehicle that can function as both a personal car and an aircraft. The term "flying car" is...
![1994 BMW Z13](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_b6b3f47e8e4c48ccb98b7dc7495441c6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_b6b3f47e8e4c48ccb98b7dc7495441c6~mv2.webp)
1994 BMW Z13
In 1993, the engineers at BMW Technik GmbH were given a new and exciting mission: the search was on for a contemporary compact vehicle...
![1995 BMW Z3](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_005b903b9f4c49db96946c5089d3ae90~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_005b903b9f4c49db96946c5089d3ae90~mv2.webp)
1995 BMW Z3
Featuring a celebrity-like intro, the BMW Z3 was first spotlighted in the James Bond flick Goldeneye, even before its introduced for...
![1995 BMW Z21 (Just 4/2)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_5914610bc3c9456f946e43167951ed84~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_5914610bc3c9456f946e43167951ed84~mv2.webp)
1995 BMW Z21 (Just 4/2)
Another prototype offering the prospect of driving fun that had previously been confined to the realms of the motorcycle captivated the...
![1995 BMW Z18](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_46cec77586ea4ab99bf5855f632d6d92~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_46cec77586ea4ab99bf5855f632d6d92~mv2.webp)
1995 BMW Z18
In 1995 the BMW Z18 concept vehicle went down in history as the first off-road roadster developed by BMW. This was a period when the...
![1997 BMW Z14 (C1)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_5d1fd135266649f78d32361bf4f1701e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_5d1fd135266649f78d32361bf4f1701e~mv2.webp)
1997 BMW Z14 (C1)
In Frankfurt (September 1997), on the stand of the Bavarians among the cars, there is something called the BMW C1. However, only the...
![1997 BMW Z07](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_ab066d73fd04498483e16dba06455540~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_ab066d73fd04498483e16dba06455540~mv2.webp)
1997 BMW Z07
Originally designed as a styling example that was intended to be reminiscent of the 1956-59 BMW 507, a car made famous by singer Elvis...
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![1998-2002 BMW Z3 E36 Coupe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_76da6198bfa14497accd561c43d5e83f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_76da6198bfa14497accd561c43d5e83f~mv2.webp)
1998-2002 BMW Z3 E36 Coupe
Launched in 1995, the Z3 was the first roadster built in large numbers after a long time. Its predecessor, the Z1, was only produced in...
![1987 BMW Z1 Coupe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_6be39882ab704550a24902d822843b71~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_6be39882ab704550a24902d822843b71~mv2.webp)
1987 BMW Z1 Coupe
The 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show was a big event for BMW, marking the debut of the 750i powered by Germany’s first post-war 12-cylinder...
![1999 BMW Z9](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_1628d73ebe7b49639e7a256e382de838~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_1628d73ebe7b49639e7a256e382de838~mv2.webp)
1999 BMW Z9
Unveiled at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) was designed by Chris Bangle, BMW’s ex-chief designer,...
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![World's Largest "Shooting Brake" Archive (Part 3 of 3)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_6b2e40e8589243259432baa2ffe511cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_6b2e40e8589243259432baa2ffe511cf~mv2.webp)
World's Largest "Shooting Brake" Archive (Part 3 of 3)
The auto industry hasn't a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what...
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![1985 BMW Z1 Prototype](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_7102a2cd460a4940831dd5f58845e63a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_7102a2cd460a4940831dd5f58845e63a~mv2.webp)
1985 BMW Z1 Prototype
The engineers working for the think tank first established as BMW Technik GmbH created a sensation with their first development. They...
![1992 BMW Columbus by ItalDesign](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_188c5bf61f164cccadd7c3521e9bbe14~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_188c5bf61f164cccadd7c3521e9bbe14~mv2.webp)
1992 BMW Columbus by ItalDesign
There was nothing mini about this minivan as the highly unusual Italdesign Columbus took the odd shape of an enormous seven-seater...
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![1981 BMW Colani M2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_dc498f9ea1b24d0494def9a1d9a6ec40~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_dc498f9ea1b24d0494def9a1d9a6ec40~mv2.webp)
1981 BMW Colani M2
A rare one-off concept designed by Luigi Colani, a renowned German industrial designer for BMW. Built purely as a design concept with no...
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![1972 BMW Turbo (E25) by Michelotti](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_f2cd0b99113d4a46aeb1dc6e70bd7c5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_f2cd0b99113d4a46aeb1dc6e70bd7c5b~mv2.webp)
1972 BMW Turbo (E25) by Michelotti
Paul Bracq was Director of Design at BMW during the formative period of the 1970s. The Turbo (E25) was one of his most striking...
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![1990 BMW Ur-Roadster](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_c16d84a5d2ae42979f012eeabe8b706c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_c16d84a5d2ae42979f012eeabe8b706c~mv2.webp)
1990 BMW Ur-Roadster
The Ur-Roadster (which is German for “original roadster”) was created in 1990, so just one year after the launch of the Z1 - yes, that...
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![1991 BMW Nazca M12](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_93e69d7086eb49bba68f0ed2ac3b13bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_93e69d7086eb49bba68f0ed2ac3b13bb~mv2.webp)
1991 BMW Nazca M12
Inspired by F1 Cars and Group C road-going cars, the Nazca M12 featured the powerful 5 liters, 300 hp V12 engine of the BMW 850i, housed...
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![1991 BMW Nazca C2 by ItalDesign](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_0088af1095eb4ece8410c321cc1939b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_0088af1095eb4ece8410c321cc1939b9~mv2.webp)
1991 BMW Nazca C2 by ItalDesign
The development of the Nazca M12 emphasizes the technical potentials of the carbon frame and mechanics. The Nazda C2, introduced at the...
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![1993 BMW Nazca C2 Spider by ItalDesign](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_4b27f09288934d70abd72c9ad803685a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_4b27f09288934d70abd72c9ad803685a~mv2.webp)
1993 BMW Nazca C2 Spider by ItalDesign
At the 1993 Formula One Grand Prix held in Monte Carlo, Italdesign introduced a new, slightly redesigned version of the C2 called C2...
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