M1 Concept Bmw
In 2008, BMW presented the M1 Hommage at the Concorso d'Eleganza on Lake Como. This is the fascinating story of the BMW M1 Hommage, a concept car that paid tribute to the legendary M1. Designed in just four months.
The concept was designed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original M1, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and BMW Group Design, under design director Chris Bangle with Adrian van Hooydonk among the design leadership, absolutely nailed the brief. BMW nearly built a new M1 sports car. Instead, the company decided to produce the hybrid XM SUV.
How disappointing. The BMW M1 Hommage is one of the most exciting concept cars ever delivered by the design studio in Munich. Although only two prototypes were ever built, the Turbo Concept directly influenced the iconic BMW M1 supercar and paved the way for BMW's legendary M division.
The BMW M1 (model code E26) is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1978 until 1981. In the late 1970s, Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini entered into an agreement with BMW to build a production racing car in sufficient quantity for homologation, but conflicts arose that prompted BMW to produce the car themselves. [2][3] The resulting car was.
The BMW Electric M1 is a simple, timeless concept with a harmonious blend of automotive traditions and future innovations. It successfully navigates the challenges posed by the standardization trend, offering a visually striking and functionally advanced electric supercar. BMW introduced the world to their M1 Homage concept at the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance.
The vehicle rested along side the original design created during the late 70s and early 1980s. BMW M1 Concept To mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car, BMW Group Design is presenting a homage to this legendary model as part of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2008.