Uncovering The Inventions Behind A Spy Car

Sequel: Spottiswoode, director of 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997), tried to innovate in the action scenes. Unexpecting innovation was the remote-controlled car, which had no visible driver – an effect achieved by adapting a BMW 750i to put the steering wheel on the back seat. A spy phone with blades, self-inflating car tires—also amazing inventions were revealed in the film. The car chase sequence with the 750i took three weeks to film, with Brent Cross car park being used to simulate Hamburg, although the final leap was filmed on location. A stunt involving setting fire to three vehicles produced more smoke than anticipated, causing a member of the public to call the fire brigade

During this filming more than 15 BMW 750s were destroyed.