It looks lout of place. But then you realise that you would 100% prefer to have the dash components and infotainment of BMW than Toyota.
Not if it's adding half a ton to the car and £1000s to the price
The trouble is with the FT-1 concept is, is that if something similar went into production, it is looking at competing (currently) with the likes of the Nissan GTR £80k at a minimum all the way up to the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3 & AMG GTR at upwards of £150k - all of which are very established Premium brand Supercar's.
Paying upwards of £150k for a 'Toyota' would be un-heard of. All current BMW's themselves do not go up to that price as the current highest BMW is the 850i at £75k and the M8 rumoured to be in the region of £140k. BMW would not want a 'Toyota' detracting from their attempt at the £150k Supercar segment.
Shawrey
The design changes from concept are mostly for pedestrian safety reasons. Like the much higher bonnet for instance.
The other reason is practicality. To make the body one large piece like the concept would be very expensive and a nightmare if you ever have to repair or work on it.
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