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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.

Munich/Cernobbio. On 24 – 26 May 2024, BMW Group Classic will host the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in cooperation with the Villa d’Este luxurious resort.

This 12 months’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este contains the next competitors courses, wherein round 50 of essentially the most spectacular autos of their eras shall be offered to the high-calibre Jury:

CLASS A – THE DAWN OF THE PERFORMANCE AGE
CLASS B – SHAPED BY THE WIND: THE EVOLUTION OF AERODYNAMICS
CLASS C – “THE BEST CAR IN THE WORLD” FOR 120 YEARS: ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES AN HISTORIC BIRTHDAY
CLASS D – “FASTER!” THE ARMS RACE ON THE ROAD
CLASS E – THE BEST OF ITALIAN GRACE AND PACE: MASERATI AT 110
CLASS F – GENTLEMAN DRIVERS: STYLE FOR THE FORTUNATE FEW
CLASS G – TIME CAPSULES: CARS THAT THE OUTSIDE WORLD FORGOT
CLASS H – THE NEED FOR SPEED: SUPERCAR STARS OF THE VIDEO GENERATION

Awards may also be offered in a particular class for spectacular idea vehicles from varied producers.

The Concorso d’Eleganza parade on the terrace of the Villa d’Este will happen in customary fashion on the Saturday of the occasion. The Best of Show shall be topped by the Jury, with the car in query being offered with the Trofeo BMW Group on Sunday night. Beyond the highest prize, the contributors and competing autos on the Concorso will every battle it out for victory of their particular person classes, for the Coppa d’Oro prize awarded by Public Referendum and for an array of different distinctions such because the Trofeo del Presidente, which shall be offered by Helmut Käs, Head of BMW Group Classic and President of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Speaking of awards, star tenor and BMW Group Classic model ambassador Jonas Kaufmann will as soon as once more current the Trofeo Il Canto del Motore for the most effective engine sound, as chosen by the Jury.

And the friends and media representatives may stay up for two somewhat particular world premieres: a sporty considered one of a form with a maritime twist and rock ’n’ roll on two wheels.

Art on 4 wheels may also be on the agenda, because the American summary painter Julie Mehretu and the twentieth BMW Art Car take a detour to Lake Como en path to its huge race on the 24 Hours of Le Mans only a few weeks later. Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, will be part of the artist to current her creation. BMW M is historically represented by an array of recent merchandise across the Concorso areas.

On 4 May 2024, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the primary assembly between Henry Royce and The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls. Two males of vastly contrasting backgrounds and skillsets – the engineer and the salesperson – united of their mission to create ‘the most effective automotive on the planet’. They gave their names to a dynasty of motor vehicles that outlined, and proceed to outline, superluxury motoring internationally. They transcended the confines of the automotive world, making Rolls-Royce the worldwide exemplar of excellence in all areas. Practically each product, service, gadget and know-how that has been invented since 1904 has aspired to be ‘the Rolls-Royce of…’ its trade or sector. The customary they set 120 years in the past remains to be driving innovation and enchancment all over the place – together with within the firm they created.

BMW Group Classic is celebrating the twenty fifth birthday of the BMW Z8 – and the legendary roadster will function at the Concorso in quite a lot of methods.

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il competition was an enormous success in 2023, welcoming some 10,000 friends and securing its place on the programme once more this 12 months. On Sunday, 26 May guests will get pleasure from the distinctive alternative to expertise the total parade of autos on the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este within the stunning gardens of Villa Erba. The competition day may also serve up a formidable mix of tradition, music and automotive points of interest for the entire household: from the cross-brand particular exhibition “Motorsport Icons” – together with the presentation of all of the BMW Art Cars which have competed within the 24 Hours of Le Mans so far – to a bunch of present-day automotive highlights and technical improvements from the BMW Group. In an artist discuss with Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk, Julie Mehretu will give an perception into the collaboration for the twentieth BMW Art Car. BMW Group Classic model ambassadors HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria (GER) and Bruno Spengler (CAN) shall be obtainable to take selfies with followers and signal autographs.

On Saturday, 25 May the Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht occasion will happen for the third time within the grounds of Villa Erba. Each 12 months since 2022, round 150 charming autos from throughout the model spectrum have come collectively for this group event. In 2023, a complete of 6,000 guests loved  the relaxed get-together over a conventional Munich Weisswurst sausage.

Before the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este itself will get underway, the now conventional Prelude Tour will take centre stage as soon as once more. Late within the afternoon on 23 May, the historic vehicles will arrive at Cernobbio’s harbour, the place they are going to be offered to the general public.

“The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will lay on a truly spectacular spread of events again this year,” says Helmut Käs, Head of BMW Group Classic. “We will showcase the magic and allure of mobility in all its variety – and in the process connect the automotive world’s iconic past with its present and future. It is important to us that there is something here for everyone.”

“The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este stands as a distinguished and esteemed affair, one we hold in high regard as hosts” says Davide Bertilaccio, CEO of Villa d’Este Group. It epitomizes a harmonious blend of legacy, reverence, and enduring grace, qualities for which we have long been esteemed. This event promises to be an extraordinary tribute to the automotive craftsmanship of yesteryears, finding its perfect setting within the storied grounds of Villa d’Este. We take pride in reaffirming our enduring collaboration with BMW Group Classic and in championing this latest iteration of excellence.”

The winner of the Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show would be the recipient of a particular timepiece from A. Lange & Söhne: the distinctive 1815 CHRONOGRAPH in 18-carat white gold with stable pink gold dial and hand-engraved Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este crest on the hinged cuvette. Through its partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, which started in 2012, the German watchmaker focuses on the historic hyperlinks between motor sport and timekeeping. The partnership can also be formed by a shared dedication to custom, handcraftsmanship and mechanical innovation.

The organisers would as soon as once more wish to thank long-standing companions A. Lange & Söhne, Vranken Pommery and wwwe GmbH.

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Saturday, 25 May is already bought out.
Tickets for Amici & Automobili – Wheels & Weisswürscht (25 May, Villa Erba) and the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Public Day – Il competition (26 May, Villa Erba) might be ordered right here:
https://www.ticketone.it/en/artist/concorso-eleganza/

Keep up to the mark through the next channels:
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este App for iOS and Android

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este web site: https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concorsodeleganza_vde/

BMW Group Classic Media Server for downloads:
https://www.bmwgroupclassic-downloads.com/Events

Motorsport

BMW Won’t Put The Z4 Coupe Concept Into Production

BMW has no plans to provide the Z4 Coupe idea. After its debut ultimately yr’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the rumor mill went wild, alleging BMW had plans to make the automotive in restricted numbers. A brand new report says the automaker thought of the concept earlier than scrapping it.

BMWBlog stories firm executives have canceled plans to provide the automotive. According to the publication’s sources, BMW went so far as constructing a enterprise case for the automobile that included producing 50 automobiles at $250,000 every. But that wasn’t sufficient to resurrect the “Clown Shoe” and switch the Concept Touring Coupe right into a actuality. A BMW spokesperson declined to remark when reached by Motor1. 


Motorsport

Mint Green Ferrari F40 Is A Sight To Behold In Supercar Parade At Villa d’Este

Every year, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy attracts many pristine and eye-catching cars that don’t even participate in the event. Similar to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, the parking lot at the Italian concours can be considered a car show in itself. People from all over the world who have a passion for cars gather at Villa d’Este to showcase their most prized possessions and admire other expensive vehicles.

A recently published video on the Varryx YouTube channel shows several cars arriving in style for this year’s Villa d’Este event. Among them were the Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2, the Kimera EVO37, and a unique mint green Ferrari F40.

The Ferrari F40 is known as the ultimate supercar of the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was in competition with the Porsche 959 for the title of the fastest car in the world. This car is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 477 horsepower. It has a fascinating history rooted in the Group B rally category.

Usually, the F40 is recognized for its iconic red color. However, the car showcased at Villa d’Este had been repainted mint green by the German-based Schaltkulisse collection. The unique color pays tribute to the Ferrari 250 GTO that raced at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by the late Sir Stirling Moss. The Ferrari 250 GTO was sold at auction for an astounding $35 million in 2012.

The mint green F40 stands out because all 1,315 F40s ever made left the factory painted in the famous Rosso Corsa. Given that these cars can fetch over $2 million at auctions, it is quite unusual to see one painted in any color other than red.

What are your thoughts on this color change? Do you think the mint green looks good on the F40, or should it have been kept in the original red as intended by Enzo Ferrari? Let us know in the comments below.