BMW CSL Hommage R Concept (2015)
The first Lego model for my 500th Instagram follower Back2Brick.
Back2Brick likes Concept Cars, notably BMWs, and this is the first model that I have completed.
“CSL” stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau” (coupé, sport, lightweight). With its aluminium bonnet, boot and wings, Plexiglas windows and equipment rigorously pared down to the bare essentials, the old BMW 3.0 CSL tipped the scales around 200 kg lighter than its sibling model, the BMW 3.0 CS. Unsurprisingly, then, it was predestined for a career on the race track. Whereas the material of choice in the 1970s was aluminium, today carbon fibre – or carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – offers the optimum weight-to-strength ratio. These high-strength fibres are even lighter and stronger than aluminium.
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is a vision of pure athleticism: the elongated body is set off by distinctive air deflectors, powerful wheel arches and prominent spoilers to the roof and tail. Despite its size, the aerodynamic elements are key in enabling air to flow optimally along the sides of the vehicle. The front air deflector serves to vent the engine compartment, while wings over the rear wheels ensure optimum airflow around the vehicle.
Back2Brick also likes Teslas.
Both models have been created such that they can be brick-built. Back2Brick will be able to build his own from the LDD files I will be sending through.
If anyone is listening along - if people are really keen I may make the model(s) available on Rebrickable. If that sounds like you, let me know in the comments.....
Also, shown here for Flickr LUGNuts' 11th anniversary to the 16th Build Challenge theme, - "What a Concept", - for, concept cars, I guess.
BMW CSL Hommage R Concept (2015)
The first Lego model for my 500th Instagram follower Back2Brick.
Back2Brick likes Concept Cars, notably BMWs, and this is the first model that I have completed.
“CSL” stands for “Coupé Sport Leichtbau” (coupé, sport, lightweight). With its aluminium bonnet, boot and wings, Plexiglas windows and equipment rigorously pared down to the bare essentials, the old BMW 3.0 CSL tipped the scales around 200 kg lighter than its sibling model, the BMW 3.0 CS. Unsurprisingly, then, it was predestined for a career on the race track. Whereas the material of choice in the 1970s was aluminium, today carbon fibre – or carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – offers the optimum weight-to-strength ratio. These high-strength fibres are even lighter and stronger than aluminium.
The BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage is a vision of pure athleticism: the elongated body is set off by distinctive air deflectors, powerful wheel arches and prominent spoilers to the roof and tail. Despite its size, the aerodynamic elements are key in enabling air to flow optimally along the sides of the vehicle. The front air deflector serves to vent the engine compartment, while wings over the rear wheels ensure optimum airflow around the vehicle.
Back2Brick also likes Teslas.
Both models have been created such that they can be brick-built. Back2Brick will be able to build his own from the LDD files I will be sending through.
If anyone is listening along - if people are really keen I may make the model(s) available on Rebrickable. If that sounds like you, let me know in the comments.....
Also, shown here for Flickr LUGNuts' 11th anniversary to the 16th Build Challenge theme, - "What a Concept", - for, concept cars, I guess.