BMW Claims Four Red Dot Design Awards For 2013

BARRINGTON, Ill. - April 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Motor Werks BMW located at 1475 S. Barrington Rd. in Barrington, IL (http://www.motorwerksbmwbarrington.com/dealership/directions.htm) is proud to announce that BMW has been honored by the Red Dot awards. The German automaker took home four awards from the prestigious design competition in the category Automotive and Transportation Design. BMW has a long history of recognition from the Red Dot organization, including a total of 11 awards last year, six awards the year before and the top honor of Design Team of the Year in 2007. Design excellence is a long and endearing tradition at BMW and there’s no sign of that changing in the future.

This year BMW was recognized by Red Dot for four vehicles. This includes the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 3 Series Touring, and the BMW R 1200 GS. This is both recognition of outstanding design and impeccable workmanship. The awards will be officially presented at an award gala which will take place on July 1, 2013 in Essen, Germany. Here are some facts about the winning vehicles.

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a four door performance coupe that was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. It will be on sale this summer. As a design synthesis of BMW M5 and M6 models it comes with sleek athletic lines and a powerful 560 hp 4.4L twin turbocharged V8 under the hood.
The BMW 1 Series (http://www.motorwerksbmwbarrington.com/2013-bmw-1-series-...) provides a distinctive profile that is instantly recognizable as a BMW. Its low slung and sporty styling also set it apart from other compact rivals.
The BMW 3 Series Touring is recognized for its design, which includes BMW hallmarks like the kidney grille and single integrated headlights. Additionally the interior was recognized for a driver focused, practical, and elegant design.
The BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle was honored for its athletic off-road posture. It hardly needs to make a case since this is the world’s most popular touring endure motorcycle.

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