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The Lamborghini Countach says it's a very bad idea. So does the Ferrari 348...]]>Apr 26th 2008 8:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
Heck, if gas gets much more expensive, maybe I'll see something akin to my old 86 Corolla's boxy lines (80hp and lovin' it!) once more in my driveway.

Personally, I'd take the clean sightlines, economy of design and low-mass of the 80s over the overfed, overpowered pillbox sleds pushed today, even if it meant going back to ]]>Apr 26th 2008 8:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
If BMW had kept on making the M1, I could see it looking like this today. I wan more photos. ]]>Apr 26th 2008 10:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
I would have to say you have pretty bad taste in cars, but then again, thats just me.]]>Apr 26th 2008 10:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
Don't get me wrong. I like the Countach. But despite being a Lamborghini, it's also commonly agreed upon as being one of the most tacky supercars ever. And after having sat in one, I have to agree. The rear wing is ridiculous and flimsy and I've always thought the interior paneling, while covered in leather looked very cheaply put together (poor fit and finish, but the seats are nice). There were far nicer Lambo's prior (I've always been partial to the Miura) and after (I have a soft spot for the Gallardo even though everybody seems to flock to the Murci).

Don't get me wrong. Man, were those cars quick. I had a couple Countach posters on my wall as a kid and I still like them for what they are. But I always thought the Diablo was the one to really drool over. It makes me sad to think that the Murcielago is apparently the last true hyper exotic in lieu of the upcoming changes being made around the world.

All I'm saying is, BMW designs better than this (although under Chris Bangle, I'm sure there are plenty of ya'll who'll disagree). If this were 1985, I'd be all over that M1 concept, but having to choose between THAT and an Audi R8, I know where my money would go in a heartbeat. That's all I'm saying.]]>Apr 27th 2008 12:01AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
Lamborgini did most of the design work for the original M1.

Countach was mentioned many times so pointing that out seemed necessary.]]>Apr 27th 2008 2:26AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:25PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 27th 2008 4:03AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 7:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
I presume a full presskit will come out overnight or tomorrow morning, so we should have all the details tomorrow -- hopefully in time for your morning coffee. ]]>Apr 26th 2008 7:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 26th 2008 8:23PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/
And my hat most certainly goes off to the folks at Asphalte.ch

The updated info. would certainly be welcome as soon as it becomes available. ]]>Apr 26th 2008 8:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/26/sneak-peek-bmw-m1-concept-at-villa-deste/Apr 27th 2008 1:42PM