The Launch Of The 'Blackest Black' BMW X6 in The World

Vantablack, the "blackest black skin" in the world, had a controversial start at its launch, and now will come to the BMW X6 special edition.

The disposable X6 that is sprayed with finishing Vantablack VBx2 will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where BMW will premiere the third generation of vehicles, according to a statement from the car maker.

paint that can absorb 99% of the light, making it the darkest pigment on Earth. British artist Anish Kapoor angered many people when she bought exclusive rights to Vantablack in 2016, but Vantablack VBx2 is a slightly different ingredient.

This is considered "super-black" while still providing some reflection from every angle, which makes it more suitable than the original pigment for use as vehicle paint, according to BMW.

The black effect is striking, accentuating features such as car headlights and grille, and giving the impression of a brooding, impressive presence.

Hussein al-Attar, who designed the new X6, said Vantablack VBx2 opened up new possibilities for designers.

"We often prefer to talk about silhouettes and proportions rather than surfaces and lines," he said in a statement.

"The Vantablack VBx2 coating forms the fundamental aspect of this automotive design, without interference from light and reflections."

Originally created by Surrey NanoSystems UK in 2014, Vantablack was developed as a coating for components to be sent into space to allow observation of distant galaxies and faint stars.

Ben Jensen, who founded Surrey NanoSystems and invented Vantablack, said he had rejected the previous approach of car makers who were interested in using the material, but the X6 felt appropriate.

"I think it works very well on the BMW X6, because of the size of the car, its distinctive shape, and how great it is," Jensen said in a statement.

Jensen said the settlement would not be used for production vehicles in the near future.

"Developing a Vantablack VBx2 car paint that is durable enough for everyday use is a huge technological challenge," he said.

But materials are increasingly used in sensor equipment for autonomous vehicles, reducing sun damage and allowing performance, and safety, to be maintained, according to Jensen.

The BMW Vantablack X6 will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show September 12-22, and the third generation X6 will arrive in the showroom in November.

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