In 2008 BMW produced what was an Homage to its original iconic sportscar – the M1, to be shown at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, a prestigious motoring event in Europe.
The concept car has the striking angular 70′s lines just like the Giugiaro and yet also features some design cues such as the front grill that can also be seen in the later Efficient Dynamics concept, and both cars hint towards BMW producing a competitor to the Audi R8 that has been a great halo car for the brand and a fantastic sales success for Audi.
BMW did not show an interior for the car or reveal exactly what engine or power-train it might use, it was purely a styling exercise.
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| BMW M1 Concept Side |
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| BMW M1 Concept Side |
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| BMW M1 Concept Side |