BMW M1 Concept to appear at Villa d’Este Concours
04-27-08, 03:05 AM
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BMW M1 Concept
There will be haters of this design. I know it kinda turned me off at first but I like it a lot now. It is mean, purposeful and pays homage to the original M1 without being retro.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/s...t-villa-deste/
04-27-08, 09:25 AM
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04-27-08, 09:34 AM
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If they do M-version of current 1 series, bmw probably won't use "M1" name plate. The original M1 - which are the ohter two cars on that picture - were Lamborghini designed car.
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04-27-08, 10:40 AM
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rear is interesting
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...mage_hi_07.jpg
the cheese grater rims have to go though
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...mage_hi_13.jpg
more pics here
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m1-homage/774729/
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...mage_hi_07.jpg
the cheese grater rims have to go though
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.au...mage_hi_13.jpg
more pics here
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-m1-homage/774729/
04-27-08, 01:40 PM
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Certainly looks exotic and like nothing else on the road, would be nice to see BMW come out with a pure sports car like the M1. It does somewhat resemble newer American muscle retro car concepts from some angles. If it was toned down especially in the front I think it will look really good. Wonder what kind of engine its going to get.
04-28-08, 07:56 AM
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BMW M1 Concept to appear at Villa d’Este Concours
BMW M1 Concept to appear at Villa d’Este Concours
Posted on Sunday 27 April 2008
Snapped a day ahead of its official debut, the M1 Concept shows BMW can reinterpret its classics in a modern and daring way. Sharing the essential core of the original M1’s design, yet thoroughly up-to-date, the new concept arrives just a month past its predecessor’s 30th birthday.
Showing BMW’s increasing distance from the Chris Bangle flame-surfacing design language of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the M1 is a smooth, flowing, yet angular wedge with a low brow, high haunches and the signature kidney grille.
Details should accompany the official debut tomorrow at the Concorsa d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, but until then, we can reminisce about the original M1.
Powered by a 277hp (204kW) 3.5L straight-six, the 160mph (260km/h) M1 accelerated to 62mph (100km/h) in just 5.6 seconds. A collaboration between BMW Motorsport and Lamborghini and designed by Giugiaro Italdesign, only 456 examples of the car were made.
Posted on Sunday 27 April 2008
Snapped a day ahead of its official debut, the M1 Concept shows BMW can reinterpret its classics in a modern and daring way. Sharing the essential core of the original M1’s design, yet thoroughly up-to-date, the new concept arrives just a month past its predecessor’s 30th birthday.
Showing BMW’s increasing distance from the Chris Bangle flame-surfacing design language of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the M1 is a smooth, flowing, yet angular wedge with a low brow, high haunches and the signature kidney grille.
Details should accompany the official debut tomorrow at the Concorsa d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, but until then, we can reminisce about the original M1.
Powered by a 277hp (204kW) 3.5L straight-six, the 160mph (260km/h) M1 accelerated to 62mph (100km/h) in just 5.6 seconds. A collaboration between BMW Motorsport and Lamborghini and designed by Giugiaro Italdesign, only 456 examples of the car were made.
