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Old 07-07-2008, 04:47 PM
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Whistle What is BMW doing at Red Square?

The world's largest hourglass has been standing at the Red Square in Moscow since 6th July 2008. The gigantic construction manufactured from acrylic and steel symbolises extraordinary success, which in turn serves as starting point for new levels of performance.

Total height 11.90 metres
Width 7.80 metres
Permanent weight 40 tonnes
Height of visitor platform 7.94 metres
Illumination 44 fluorescent fixtures
Balls 180,000 pieces of 75 millimetre diameter
Project duration 4 months
Construction 9 days with 20 staff

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Old 07-07-2008, 05:08 PM
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Hmmmm not sure but 714 metallic balls seems to be a BMW thing.

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Old 07-08-2008, 04:44 AM
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AFAIK in this hourglass loaded F01 which will be presented today 21:30 Moscow time
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