It has been an interesting weekend. In honor of the M1’s 30th birthday, BMW decided to reveal the M1 Hommage, a concept that pays tribute to the original M1. The new design was shown at a private party over the weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este.
The M1 Hommage was placed next to an original M1 and the 1972 Turbo Concept. Nearly thirty years ago, BMW has entered the supercar market with the M1, which shortly became an icon in terms of performance. BMW are no strangers to retro design, the Mini global success is the perfect example. The M1 Hommage combines the retro style with modern elements, and it stands out by its aggressive and wide body style.
Looked from a side, the M1 clearly mimics the older design, which is easily recognized by the louvered rear window, the BMW badge placement and the metallic bronze paint, just like the first M1 prototype in 1972.
The purpose of the new M1 project is uncertain and the M1 Hommage is strictly a design exercise meant to celebrate the past of its supercar. The car displayed at the Villa d’Este Concours was a non-functional prototype, with no engine and interior, but with working lights and steering. Of course, the speculations will start flowing now and many people will probably look forward to a future design similar to the M1 Hommage, but there are no clues on whether BMW will ever manufacture an M1.
We have heard many rumors in the past that a 1 series M version might be built in the future, but each time we have spoken with BMW executives, the rumor has not been confirmed. In my opinion, I would rather see the retro style M1 being brought back rather than an M1 based on the 135i.
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gonna be my car soon
Just change the rims, and car will be perfect!!!
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The first time I saw it I thaught it was just a bad computer rendering, but I guess it is an actual physical car and it is awsome.
This is a higher level of art/poetry. Love it
O and one more Q……….. When are you giving us a new 850?
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I like what I see, MINUS the wheels
it reminds me of the superb 850csi witch I adored in my childhood 
can i have like this car
Awesome! can’t wait to get this!
the best car i ever seen much better then a mercilago
I just shit my pants
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I love this car. I am joining the United States Navy and I want to buy this car when I come home from boot camp and A school… so they better be making more of these cars.. i want black
Nice concept! Not too thrilled about the rims though…
I think they will make Z10 M a competior for F450 and Gallardo and M1 for Bugatti
Sweeeeeeeet!!! I wish BMW will release such car as this soon!!!
And hope the new models will similar to this one 
make it, bmw!! Just make it, but please take those gopping rims away. They spoil the exquisite look.
Awesome design.. The front has ALOT of similarities with the Alfa Romeo Brera. But that is a beautiful car..