A Production BMW M1 May Return
It looks as though interest in a new production model based on BMW’s M1 concept may return. Sources state BMW is working on an updated M1 Supercar Concept scheduled for an appearance at 10th Dubai International Motor Show December 15th. This is the first time BMW’s M1 will make any sort of public appearance since 2008.
The very first production BMW M1 “Supercar” was introduced in 1978, as a mid-engine car produced & built by Lamborghini. It used a 3.5-liter six-cylinder twin-cam engine that produced 273 horsepower, but turbocharged racing versions generated 850 hp – and had a max speed of 160 mph.
BMW is keeping quiet about the new M1 model, and only says the car is to celebrate the company’s heritage. “The BMW M1 was an utterly uncompromising super sports car which exuded passion,” said BMW Middle East exec Phil Horton. “Its forerunner, the BMW Turbo by Paul Bracq, displayed innovative technical solutions that found their expression in emotional design.”
Source: WCF
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