While visually spectacular, the Turbo was a functional, high-performance car designed to push the boundaries of turbocharged engines.
The tapered front end featured retractable headlights and a subtle interpretation of the signature BMW kidney grille, initiating a design language later perfected in the M1.
Beyond foam-filled bumpers, it featured side-impact beams and a safety steering column designed to prevent injury.
Designed by , then BMW’s head designer, the "BMW Turbo del 1972" served as a testbed for technology and aesthetic concepts that would define the brand for decades. Design and Exterior
The E25 Turbo was a masterclass in 1970s futuristic design, characterized by its low-slung, wedge-shaped silhouette.