BMW #17 Art Car Showcased at 2016 Art Fair

BMW is showcasing the #10 Art Car at the 2016 India Art Fair, which is being held in New Delhi. Since 1975, there have been 17 such ‘Rolling Sculptures’ and this 10th car was painted by Cesar Manrique in 1990. This 1990 BMW 730i Art Car was unveiled by Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India at the art fair. It will be on display till January 31, 2016. The car looks stunning and is a ‘harmonious combination of technology and nature.’ Cesar Manrique believed that, like other everyday objects, cars play an essential role in the appearance of our surroundings and hence, he said ‘That’s why I thought of designing the car in such a way as to give the impression of being able to glide through the air without any resistance.’ 

Since you are reading this at CarDekho, you are probably more interested in what the car packs underneath the art outside. So, for all the petrolheads, this 1990 BMW 730i is powered by a 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder engine. This mill develops 188bhp and propels the car to a top speed of 222kmph. The other 16 cars which have been taken up by artists to be transformed into the ‘Rolling Sculptures’ are BMW 3.0 CSL(#1&2), 320 Group 5, M1, 635CSi, 635CSi, M3 (#7&8), 535i, Z1, 525i, 3 Series race car, 850 CSi, V12 LMR, H2R and M3 GT2. 

During the showcase, Mr. Philipp von Sahr said, "Since its inception, BMW India has been committed to the world of art and culture in the country. The BMW Art Cars are an indispensable component and a core platform of our cultural engagement. They are unique creations combining automobiles, technology, design and art. The artistic expressions of the 'Rolling Sculptors' symbolize the pioneering spirit of BMW Group that challenges the imagination of creative minds across the world. We are very excited to present the 10th BMW Art Car by Cesar Manrique here amidst the best Indian art installations at the India Art Fair." 

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