“Why isn’t BMW funding this?” – A query we requested ourselves after seeing an Instagram Reel posted by BMW USA this week. Connected beneath, the clip exhibits a conceptual workplace chair primarily based on a entrance seat borrowed from an M8. Judging by the neck hotter, the seat comes from the convertible model. It’s nonetheless electrically adjustable however now with a pair of armrests for these lengthy hours caught behind a desk on the workplace.

BMW would create a brand new income stream by promoting workplace chairs transformed from automobile seats however that’s not going to occur. The corporate clarifies this can be a “Demo solely. Chair not obtainable for retail sale.” We did a little bit of digging and found the M8 Convertible workplace chair represents the work of a 3rd occasion. Ukrainian firm Steel Works Studio focuses on making inside merchandise primarily based on automobile components.

We discovered this actual seat on their Instagram web page the place there’s additionally a beautiful desk produced from an S85 engine, the one and solely naturally aspirated V10. Additionally they make clocks from discarded turbos and brakes, together with a bunch of different neat merchandise primarily based on automobiles constructed by BMW and different automakers. They’ve additionally made an identical workplace chair constructed from an M5 (F90) seat together with a fancier one from a long-wheelbase 7 Collection (G12) Particular person, full with a pillow.

For the BMW fan who has all the pieces, this looks like the right reward. The match and end appear top-notch, as anticipated contemplating it’s a seat sourced from a high-end mannequin of a luxurious model.

If stories are to be believed, the M8 will not be lengthy for this world, no matter physique type. That’s as a result of BMW will allegedly pull the plug on your complete 8 Collection household inside the subsequent two years. The coupe and convertible are apparently not coming again in any respect. Nevertheless, there is perhaps a four-door Gran Coupe close to the tip of the last decade as an EV on the Neue Klasse platform.

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