MEET GINA...

by Pierre Baltadano


GINA is a concept vehicle from BMW that is so peculiar to me and amazing because it takes a different look at adaptability and modularity through the use of shape-shifting fabric.


Instead of using traditional materials like steel, aluminium, or the rarer materials of carbon fiber, BMW created GINA, an acronym for Geometry and functions In 'N' Adaptions (the N standing for infinite) with a lycra fabric skin coated with polyurethane. This skin is supported by a moveable metal frame that gives the driver power to change their cars shape based on driving needs. For instance, if you want more high-speed stability the car could widen and grow a larger spoiler. Even the interior can move to allow for the occupants to get in and out easily.

Of course, this car is almost impossible to build for today's world but I like where BMW is going with this concept. Whatever people may say about their new design languages (I really like them), BMW always seems to be innovating and thinking unconventionally. With GINA, BMW has taken something as wild as a concept and taken it further and I love it. But the name...could they have picked a name that doesn't sound like vaGINA? Cause that is what some kids call that body part?


                             

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