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Those rims are crazy.
^ That is such an awesome avatar.
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The BMW M1 Homage blends a wide, aggressive stance with intentionally retro/modern twists on the key visual elements that defined Paul Bracq's original BMW Turbo concept and the Giugiaro-designed M1 homologation special that followed. It is instantly recognizable as an M1, particularly in profile, where the M1 Homage's basic shape clearly mimics that of its forebear. BMW's stylists also incorporated similar nods the particulars of the original, such as the louvered rear window; the badge placement in back; the line extending aft from the side glass; and even the wheel design, which is an exaggerated take on the ones you'll find on the original road car. Poring over the details of the Homage is akin to going on an Easter Egg hunt.
The greatest departure is seen in front, where BMW has given the M1 Homage a sinister, imposing face. Naturally, BMW's prominent double-kidney grille is front and center. Its joined by outboard intakes and a trapezoidal lower opening designed to swallow and direct air for both cooling purposes and aerodynamic effect. The car's four round headlights lurk behind thin slits in the front fascia, remaining essentially invisible until they're illuminated -- a tip of the cap to the hideaway nature of the classic M1's flip-up lamps.
There appears to be no interior, and BMW doesn't even bother mentioning specific powertrain possibilities. The M1 Homage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate an icon, but it also reminds us that Munich can do the supercar thing, too. Maybe one day it will again.
The greatest departure is seen in front, where BMW has given the M1 Homage a sinister, imposing face. Naturally, BMW's prominent double-kidney grille is front and center. Its joined by outboard intakes and a trapezoidal lower opening designed to swallow and direct air for both cooling purposes and aerodynamic effect. The car's four round headlights lurk behind thin slits in the front fascia, remaining essentially invisible until they're illuminated -- a tip of the cap to the hideaway nature of the classic M1's flip-up lamps.
There appears to be no interior, and BMW doesn't even bother mentioning specific powertrain possibilities. The M1 Homage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate an icon, but it also reminds us that Munich can do the supercar thing, too. Maybe one day it will again.
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I saw the title and was expecting to be pissed off that they had made an ///M version of the 1-series, but man now I'm happily surprised.
Had no idea they were making this concept, but damn is it sexy. Flame surfacing finally done right
Had no idea they were making this concept, but damn is it sexy. Flame surfacing finally done right
Looks pretty sweet, but those wheels are stupid looking.
What game is it? Looks like GTA, but not...
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Apr 27 2008, 10:12 AM) 
^ That is such an awesome avatar.
What game is it? Looks like GTA, but not...
^ They're a more modern interpretation of the original M1 rims, and personally I think they've pulled it off.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
not sure if i like the back or not....
The entire... vehicle is a monstrosity.
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Apr 27 2008, 08:36 AM)
^ They're a more modern interpretation of the original M1 rims, and personally I think they've pulled it off.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
It is from GTA, I cannot wait for this game. Hopefully I shall have it tomorrow.
The styling isn't to my taste, but to each their own. I hope that this is a preview of a production model, not just some "we used to be awesome" styling concept like the BMW Mille Miglia concept. I think it's odd that "the Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't offer a supercar...not from itself, not from any of its subsidiaries.
There've been rumors of an R8 competitor, since Audi's clearly proven there's a market for such a car. Maybe this is BMW's way of testing the waters. Either way, I think this is an absolute knock-out.
I love it.
I'm at a loss for words, so I will let emoticons speak for me....
I just can't really like any of BMW's new cars compared to their older ones. Not the 3, 5, 6, or 7. Not even this.
Sorry, but that's just not cool in my opinion. The rims are ridiculous (and personally I believe they're nearly insulting to the original), the front reminds me of some kind of toy, and the back just looks like stack upon stack of overzealous design. The only part I somewhat like is the side profile, but even that is tainted by the rims.
I love it, and I think the rims are alot better looking than most of the shit that the DUB crowd loves.
You people are nuts.
The overall car looks like a bland and uninspired wedge dating back to the supercar design school of the early to mid '90s while the rims look like the top of a stove.
The overall car looks like a bland and uninspired wedge dating back to the supercar design school of the early to mid '90s while the rims look like the top of a stove.
Man thats SOOOO SICK!!!!!!
Talking about the avatar ofcourse....
The car is bleh, front lights are ridiculously
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Talking about the avatar ofcourse....
The car is bleh, front lights are ridiculously
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Haha really? That's like the most original part, I think they're pretty cool...a good modern interpretation of the old nose.
Ahh #6. I'm playing #4 right now, just finished #3. I never really played them all through, just little bits here and there. SOOO much better this way. IV looks absolutely stunning. Too bad it takes like a year to come out on PC every time...
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Apr 27 2008, 12:36 PM)
^ They're a more modern interpretation of the original M1 rims, and personally I think they've pulled it off.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
The avatar is from GTA IV...or so his sig leads me to believe.
QUOTE(350Z @ Apr 27 2008, 02:41 PM)
It is from GTA, I cannot wait for this game. Hopefully I shall have it tomorrow.
Ahh #6. I'm playing #4 right now, just finished #3. I never really played them all through, just little bits here and there. SOOO much better this way. IV looks absolutely stunning. Too bad it takes like a year to come out on PC every time...
^ Rockstar doesn't count Vice City and San Andreas as IV and V. End of thread jack.
I'm still not over how unexpected this car is, and just how badass it is after useless crap like the X6...
I'm still not over how unexpected this car is, and just how badass it is after useless crap like the X6...
the headlight part of the car looks almost strangely similar to the headlights of the new Camaro by design IMO... just a little bit.
Looks more like the Challenger to me, if at all.
I was putting my finger on one of the two, but yeah the challenger looks more like it.
Leaked prototype? Expert photoshop?
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/04/spied-b...isguised-maybe/
EDIT: It appears to be FR, not MR...maybe the new M6?
Looks like evo X lights, and the c pillar looks ripped straight off of a silver R8... look at how it's not white...
Now THAT is awesome. BMW needs a new exotic. 
QUOTE(nismo @ May 4 2008, 06:53 PM)
Looks like evo X lights, and the c pillar looks ripped straight off of a silver R8... look at how it's not white...
Yeah, now that you mention it, the C-pillar is definitely photoshopped. And I have no idea why there's a big orange blob underneath the right headlight...that's a pretty flagrant "oops" for an otherwise-polished photoshop.
Hah...nice try. I don't believe that shot in the slightest.
that white one is actually somewhat attractive
Heh...
Good call!
I can't believe mazda would rip off bmw!
>_>
I can't believe mazda would rip off bmw!
>_>
That white thing that mitlov posted is hawtness too.
QUOTE(clarkma5 @ May 4 2008, 10:15 PM)
That white thing that mitlov posted is hawtness too.
I liked it at first, but the more I look, the more I dislike it. The nose is too long if it's supposed to be mid-engined (not to mention the idiocy of having a POWAR BULGE in the front hood of a mid-engined car), but if it's front-engined, the back of the car is too long for a two-seater, and too low for a two-plus-two.
Man, that M1 Homage and the one mitlov posted are absolutely sick.
the white one does look very M6 ish, either way lets hope something like this hits the streets not too long from now!
the white one does look very M6 ish, either way lets hope something like this hits the streets not too long from now!
http://www.dieselstation.com/pictures/view...ds104-i244.html
This is where the background has been nicked from. So a fake, but a good one nevertheless.
This is where the background has been nicked from. So a fake, but a good one nevertheless.
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