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

The ‘ED’ in BMW Z10 ED stands for Efficient Dynamics – a combination of fuel-saving technology and enhanced performance. We are hoping for something that can still pump out 400 horse power while under the control of a hybrid engine. BMW and Technik are playing around with a 6-cyl turbo charged engine that can work along with a lithium-ion battery. No word on an official pricing, but speculation seems to be around the $113,000 mark. In today’s economy, that might as well be one-million.