CAR claims BMW M1 destined for production
Click above for a high-res gallery of the BMW M1 Hommage concept.
The July issue of CAR magazine features an exclusive interview with BMW board member Herbert Diess in which the exec reveals that the M1 Hommage concept is destined for production. Diess says, "We have the know-how, we have the right engine, we even have the infrastructure to build such a car," but CAR doesn't divulge too many secrets online (they are, after all, in the business of selling dead trees). The Brit pub gives up a few teasers about the mid-engine supercar, namely that it won't be called the M1, BMW's plan to fit "heron-wing" doors and a powertrain line-up that will include three engine choices. On that last bit, we'd suspect that the twin-turbo'd 3.0-liter engine would be a suitable entry-level mill, followed by the M3's V8 and the M5/M6's V10, with the latter benefiting from a duo of turbochargers. It's all speculation at this point, so we'll have to wait for the July issue to hit UK newsstands tomorrow, with sales in the U.S. beginning later this week.Gallery: BMW M1 Hommage
[Source: CAR]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Pluton 3:12PM (5/27/2008)
i WILL buy this Camaro.
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aaron 3:15PM (5/27/2008)
And yet, people will say the M1 will be overpriced, regardless of the actual price. Haters.
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TwinTurbo3000GT 3:25PM (5/27/2008)
i'm sure it will be overpriced, like all things BMW. Cant argue with how it looks though. One of my favorite concepts, just need some different wheels...black 5-spokes :)
aaron 3:30PM (5/27/2008)
With the name TwinTurbo3000GT, I guess it comes as no surprise. Have fun living in the mid-90's!
3seriesisking 3:33PM (5/27/2008)
Why be such a hater aaron? I love BMW and I agree that they sell a lot of stuff overpriced. A car like this will be worth it's weight in gold so sure, a lot of people will say it's overpriced as well. Lighten up bro.
aaron 3:40PM (5/27/2008)
Sorry, I've labled people haters so much I've become a hater myself. My bad, 3000.
jg 6:37PM (5/27/2008)
If people will buy it it's not overpriced. Priced higher than you would like is different and probably what you were going for.
ken_aisin 3:18PM (5/27/2008)
Nominated for: The Most Hideous Design of 2008.
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LeRobert 3:59PM (5/27/2008)
Je suis d'accord. Horrid design from all angles.
urbs 12:55AM (6/04/2008)
Nominated for: The Biggest Douche on Autoblog
ken_aisin 4:12PM (5/27/2008)
To me, it looks like a squashed cockroach from all angles :)
ken_aisin 9:43AM (6/04/2008)
urbs, there's no need to nominate yourself for the douche award, you've already owned it.
Noe 3:19PM (5/27/2008)
its not that bad if they just tone it down!
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ALEXDB9 3:24PM (5/27/2008)
Who else gets a "throw some burgers on the bbq" feeling from the wheels?
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meshies 4:19PM (5/27/2008)
my favorite concept wheels to date. F the car gimme those wheels!
hungryhungryhippo 4:39PM (5/27/2008)
I get a "where's that block of cheddar that I need to grate?" feeling from those wheels, and a "hey, who squashed my front end?" feeling from the semi-obscured headlights.
paulrandfan 3:24PM (5/27/2008)
x2. Kind of looks like the new camaro was left alone with a Delorean.....not very BMWish.
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3seriesisking 3:27PM (5/27/2008)
I'd love for Munich to build this beauty but I still think that is still just a fantasy. I think the could definitely use this kind of beast in the lineup but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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BigMcLargeHuge 3:28PM (5/27/2008)
I hope they use the twin-turbo V8 from the X6. 400hp and 450tq. Same power as the M3 V8, but significanly more torque than the M3 V8 or M5/6 V10. Love it!
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Brad 10:43AM (5/28/2008)
If they were going to put an engine in with a couple turbos why use the heavy V8? Use the (relatively) lightweight V10 and put some turbos on it.