BMW creates virtual concept for Grand Turismo 6 [Video]

BMW has published a teaser sketch that previews the upcoming Vision Grand Turismo concept.  Eschewing major auto shows all around the world, the digital concept will make its public debut as downloadable content on Grand Turismo 6, a video game designed for the Playstation 3 console.

The sketch depicts an aggressive-looking race car that borrows aerodynamic design cues such as its large rear wing and low front bumper from BMW’s DTM cars.  Although not based on a production model, the Vision Grand Turismo is reminiscent of both the i8 plug-in hybrid that will debut in Frankfurt next month and the retro-styled M1 Homage Concept that was presented at the Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance a couple of years ago.

Virtual technical details are not available, but the concept was designed to offer realistic handling and power at the tip of players’ fingers.

More information about the concept will be available when Grand Turismo 6 is released on December 6th of this year.  Although BMW has not confirmed this, the concept was developed exclusively for the video game so it will not be built, let alone given the green light for production.

Alpine, Peugeot, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Aston Martin, Infiniti, Volkswagen and Nissan are also designing downloadable concepts exclusively for the game.