BMW wheelchair for the 2016 Paralympic Games
BMW is known for being an innovative automaker, but the brand’s talents don’t stop at automobiles. In 2014, the German automaker created a more aerodynamic bobsled for Team USA, and BMW is at it again for the 2016 Paralympics. The brand worked its magic to create an all-new wheelchair for those who will partake in 100-meter dashes and complete marathons, in hopes of improving the experience for the athletes. To learn more about BMW’s latest model, read on! We have the details you’re after!
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About the BMW wheelchair
Now that it’s 2016, vehicles scream high-tech. Because previous racing chairs were made from aluminum, it was thought that an upgrade was needed. BMW took on the challenge and set out to create one of the most high-tech chairs on the market. The process began with 3D scans of athletes in their previous chairs and simulations that showed the capabilities of the chairs were examined. After the studies, BMW decided that carbon fiber would be the new, lightweight base for the chair. BMW did have to stick to a specific guideline: the creation had to be free of mechanical advantages.
“The idea is the wheelchair disappears and it is just about the athletes…” Brad Cracchiola, BMW Designworks
Where and when will the 2016 Paralympics and Summer Olympics be held?
One of the coolest things about the Paralympics and Olympics is that they’re always held in a new, exciting place. In the past few years, we’ve been to Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada and China, but this year, the Americas will get the chance to host again! The 2016 Games will be taking place in Brazil at the Rio de Janeiro. The events will begin on September 7, 2016. So, get ready to support your favorite athletes!
