How about a BMW v12 powered super van?

"itschrome" (itschrome)
03/19/2015 at 08:51 • Filed to: None

Yes please!

What we have here is the Columbus designed by Italdesign in 1992 for the Turin auto show.

The Columbus, dedicated to Christopher Columbus , was a 7-seater MPV van designed as an ultra-high level status vehicle ideal for the urban scenarios of the United States.

Nearly 6 m in length, it featured a steel box-section load-bearing chassis while the body was in carbon fibre.

The Columbus was fitted with a 5000 CC and 300 hp and V12 BMW engine fitted in a transverse mid position. Traction is permanent four wheel drive and the rear wheels may achieve an angle of 15° at low speed.

The seven seats may easily be increased to nine due to the ease with which the interior outfit can be modified. Or they may be removed to take advantage of the space as a commercial vehicle.

The centrally positioned drivers cockpit is raised above the rest of the passenger compartment because it is located above the engine and allows the driver greater visibility.

All six passenger seats are equipped with monitors and connected to TV networks and to a VHS system. The passenger compartment lighting is guaranteed by a fibre optic system.

I don't know about you guys, but I would rock the fuck out of this van!