What happened to the BMW Gina?
It was called the BMW Gina Light Visionary Model. Instead of metal panels, the entire body was covered with a special elastic fabric stretched over a movable frame. Hydraulic mechanisms under the fabric allowed the car to change its shape but due to its complex design and durability concerns, it was never produced. The GINA Light Visionary Model is a fabric-skinned shape-shifting sports car concept built by BMW.
What is a nickname for a BMW?
If you’re a fan of BMW vehicles, you’ve probably heard the nickname Beamer or Bimmer used to refer to these luxury German automobiles. The name Beemer or Beamer is a shorthand term invented in the U. K. BMW motorbikes from BSA, or Beezer, bikes. Beamer is the original spelling of this BMW nickname.