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[mtechnik]

M1 concept..

This year's Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este has its public day tomorrow, which is when the world will get its first look at the new BMW M1 concept, a stunning, modern take on Munich's original supercar that is part of Bimmer's 30th anniversary celebration of the classic machine. The private exhibition took place today, however, and the guys at Asphalte.ch -- they were the first with live shots of the Lamborghini LP560-4 earlier this year -- have once again scored a coup, snapping the new, copper-colored M1 concept in all its glory, both alone and alongside its forebears. We expect to have a lot more on this car tomorrow, but for now, head to Asphalte.ch to see more shots of the car under the lights. Hey BMW, just pull the trigger and greenlight a production version already, because this thing is awesome.

Discuss ;)

[threlevenguy]

please let this be real

[Justin B]

Interesting to say the least. I'm sure it'll grow on me, just like how the new M3 did, but some of those lines are pretty wild. I see the resemblance but maybe I guess I just wish it had stayed a little more modern-classic looking rather than it just rolled off a space ship.

Those side mirrors in some pictures look pretty puny.

[Fidhle007]

I hate to say this, but that is ghastly. That doesn't mean I wouldn't rock the SHIT out of it if I could get my grubby mitts on a set of keys, but I'd know I didn't look like hot in the process. That's one of those cars that you drive because of what it is, not because of what it looks like. Although I suppose the same could be said for the original too so it's in good company.

[Bimmerista]

That looks wicked!

[diesch]

sign me up, i don't think the narrow mirrors would make it to production. i love the headlights though.

they should build it.

[Car Addict]

headlights look like satan i want one

[Jand3rson]

The wheels look like the wounds that the T-1000 gets when Arnie shoots it in T-2. :D Curt, how long until you're rocking a set?

I like the back and the sides, but not the front so much.

[nando]

badass. now, how long until the other car companies copy BMW (again)?

[TDE30]

I like the cues taken from the real M1, they are quite subtle and try to blend into a modern design. But overall, it fails. That front end is what hurts the most to look at, much too squared off for the curvy, modern-ness that is the grille and headlamps. And the parts-bin kidney grilles don't help at all. The back isn't terrible, of course one could say "Well, gee, I wish they would have made it identical to the old one," but cars evolve. As much as I'd love to see a reincarnation that almost looks identical to the genuine article, it just won't happen. I am feeling those (albeit strictly concept) wheels though, they look hot.

[whiltebeitel]

Looks like a reaction to the Mazda Furiai (sp?) to me. I'd like to see some more modern wheels, the sides of the read diffuser in black, and the front area a little shortened visually.

[YAN-3]

please let this be real

oh my this is what ive been waiting BMW to do for years now. a crazy sexy looking BMW super car.

[Raxe]

This is the same deal as that Mille Miglia Coupe "concept" BMW made last year. Not going into production, not intended for production, just a homage to a legend.

[e30pwr]

I would kill for one. It kinda reminds me of the new camaro that is supposed to come out because of the headlights. Other than that its pure sex.

[Tavern Gnome]

I love it!