The organiser, in close consultation with the
A new and unique facet will be integrated into the weekend in Cernobbio for the general public: the BMW Group Classic looks forward to inviting you to their "Wheels & Weisswürscht
Around fifty automotive beauties from almost one hundred years of vehicle history will present themselves at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2022 in seven classes, with designations reflecting the anniversaries and superlatives of this year's competition:
Class A - The golden age of elegance: the art deco era of motor car design
Class B - Kompressor! The supercharged Mercedes-Benz
Class C - Celebrating 150 seasons at Villa d'Este: how grand entrances were once made
Class D - The Cavallino at 75: eight decades of Ferrari represented in eight icons
Class E - Born for the racetrack: "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday"
Class F - 50 years of mean machinery: BMW M cars and their ancestors
Class G - Breaking the speed barrier: pioneers that pursued the magic 300 kph
50 years of BMW M also marks the occasion when many BMW Group Classic collection vehicles representing this history are brought to
The BMW Group Classic bridges the past, present and future of mobility by presenting historic and current collection vehicles. The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2022 will focus on the pinnacle of luxury, elegance and sportiness.
Two premieres of exceptional
Based on the radical Supersports bike M 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad is presenting a special anniversary edition that will appear together with the BMW M4 CSL.
Yet another highlight is the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. Over a four-year project period, three highly unique automobiles have been designed for individual Rolls-Royce customers. The next chapter of the Boat Tail will be shown at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza.
The 75th anniversary of the Italian car manufacturer Ferrari will also be honoured with its own competition category: "The Cavallino at 75: eight decades of Ferrari represented in eight icons" brings the extraordinary history of the brand to life in a special class.
2022 is a very special year for the iconic Villa d'Este. Originally designed as a private residence for the Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio in the 16th century and transformed into one of world's finest hotels in 1873, Villa d'Este celebrates its 150th hotel season this year. It is impossible not to be swept up in the silent glamour and history of Villa d'Este, with the grande dame having played host to some of the greatest names in cinema, art, literature, politics and business over the past 150 seasons. The legendary hotel has withstood the test of time and evolved gracefully, and this anniversary year will honour the traditions for which Villa d'Este is famed and adored, whilst also celebrating the continued innovations which affirms the hotel as an evolving icon within the industry. This anniversary merits a separate Concorso d'Eleganza vehicle class: "Celebrating 150 seasons at Villa d'Este: how grand entrances were once made" presents vehicles that have gone down in the annals of the
The Prelude Tour is already a great tradition and for the first time this year starts in nearby
The general public also have the opportunity to admire the vehicles at various locations in the centre of
The weekend will culminate on Sunday, when the top-placed participating vehicles and concept cars will be exhibited on the grounds of Villa d'Este and the class winners will be awarded prizes. This time, the "BMW Group Trophy - Best of Show" will already have been awarded in the afternoon.
For ten years now, the watch manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne has been a valued partner of the Concorso d'Eleganza. This year, the "Best of Show" winner will be awarded a one-of-a-kind 1815 CHRONOGRAPH model in white gold, with which A. Lange & Söhne commemorates the historic connection between motor sport and timekeeping.
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este expresses its sincere thanks to its long-standing partners A. Lange & Söhne and Vranken Pommery for their well-established, excellent cooperation.
Further information for the public, in particular on purchasing tickets, can be found on the event website: https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com/packages-tickets/.
Pictures and videos from the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2022 will be available from 21 May at: www.bmwgroupclassic-downloads.com
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