The debut of the BMW M1 Hommage concept caught the auto industry by surprise, and most of us assumed it was a one-off experiment in retro-modern cross-breeding. But BMW executives have indicated they might actually put the car (or something similar) into production. So how might a production 2012 M1 look?
As reported last week, BMW board member Herbert Diess revealed in an interview with Car magazine that the M1 Hommage concept will indeed make production. “We have the know-how, we have the right engine, we even have the infrastructure to build such a car,” he said.
Our two new illustrations show how the sports car might look when it reaches production. We’ve given the M1 a normal rear window, some more modern wheels, a revised front fascia (to meet regulations), and a few less complicated lines.
Although the M1 Hommage concept has a strong connection to the M1 BMW produced between 1978 and 1981, the road-going version of the concept will probably not wear the M1 nameplate. A mid-engine setup will be part of the equation but, unlike the original, three engine choices will be available — presumably of the six, eight and ten-cylinder variety.
Powered by an up-rated version of the company’s popular 5.0 liter V10 engine, the top-of-the-line model would take on the Audi R8 and Porsche 911. So far, development has been handled exclusively by BMW’s M division, the sources say.
When exactly the car will enter production remains to be seen. But as BMW design boss Chris Bangle recently said, “a good concept realizes itself in a short amount of time.”
06/02, 1:24 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
I’ll be the 1st…………UGLY
06/02, 1:32 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
Schwing!
06/02, 1:39 PM
posted by:
desertdriver
I can definitely see the Chris Bangle touch. Does that guy still work for BMW?
06/02, 2:04 PM
posted by:
BlackX
The red one looks quite good.
06/02, 2:09 PM
posted by:
Xile
Did that Lithuanian dude do this car too?
06/02, 2:16 PM
posted by:
C6Racer
Looks f*ckin awesome. Especially the rear. Beast.
06/02, 2:30 PM
posted by:
peter g
Can’t see any traces of Chris Bangle ion this, rather over-done concept. I see a lot of Adrian Van Hooydonck, though.
06/02, 2:32 PM
posted by:
BlackX
Which lithuanian guy? Im lithuanian but dont know any guy from my country who did any bmw before.
06/02, 4:16 PM
posted by:
bolex
that sucker looks pretty cool.
06/02, 4:19 PM
posted by:
NoNameDenton1
With the right design and engine and transmission choices, this car could really steal sales from the Audi R8.
06/02, 4:59 PM
posted by:
Lencastre
Awesome Bangle butt. But that front fascia really needs some work to be done.
06/02, 6:49 PM
posted by:
carbonsigma
BlackX, the one who created the AG Excaliber, Audronis Gestautas also redesigned a 6-Series with 30 inch wheels Hideous.
The M1 looks brilliant imo.
06/02, 7:38 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Makes me wanna go surfin’…………..
DrFill
06/03, 1:11 AM
posted by:
Impulsive
‘horsey’, yup.
06/03, 5:07 AM
posted by:
Mr.Lude
Wow! That is shaping up to be one beautiful Supercar! Let’s get this thing into R&D!!
06/03, 11:50 AM
posted by:
jumpoffit
wasn’t there another 2 door bwm that also had flip up headlights? i think i remember seeing that bwm in the movie The Italian Job, handsome Rob was driving it- I believe
06/03, 2:01 PM
posted by:
F3INT))AP3X
That is an 8 Series BMW jumpoffit and it was produced for 10 years from 89-99. It came with a 5L V12 running 300hp and it was definitely one of the best street cars around at the time warranting its 100k price.
06/03, 3:22 PM
posted by:
bigp
that car is ****ed up
06/03, 5:39 PM
posted by:
nitinsharma1000
retards!!!! this car is an homage to the M1. For those who said that the detailing (like the wheels) looks weird obviously does not know what an m1 was.
06/03, 11:43 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
‘nitin’, it’s still ugly.
06/04, 7:37 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
Hmm… wasn’t enjoying it at first… growing on me, especially the mean eyes…
06/05, 12:31 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
I know it’s based on the original M1 but it looks a lil’ bit too 80-90’s.