BMW has released a teaser of its upcoming Vision EfficientDynamics Concept car ahead of its unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

The German vehicle manufacturer has released a close up picture of the vehicle, which is its vision of what an environmentally-friendly and efficient sports car will be like.

Not much can be discerned from the image of what appears to be a futuristic tail light of the car.

According to motortrend.com, the carmaker is likely to have taken a minimalist approach in the design of the concept by using as little material as possible in the rear.

The website stated that "while the negative space makes for some very avant garde styling and architecture on the rear of the vehicle, it may well serve to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics".

While announcing the car early this month, Dr Klaus Draeger, a member of BMW's management board, said that a closer look at the concept will reveal "the direction in which we are developing our technology".

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