BMW iX

INITIAL SITUATION AND GOALS

• Development and industrialization of the entire bodyshell of a new derivative

• Support and development from concept to series

SCOPE OF SERVICES / RESPONSIBILITY PININFARINA

• Only bodyshell process partner from concept to series production

• Component responsibility for all components

• Experts in the development of sheet metal parts, extruded elements, CFRP and cast parts

• All connection techniques industrialized

• New manufacturing process developed using a mixture of steel + CFRP rods + plastic

RESULT

• Unique space frame developed

• Stiffness, weight and costs optimized through intelligent material combinations

• Meeting all milestones on time