BMW claims that the striking concept shown at the recent Villa d'Este concours in Italy is not destined for production. Huwaat?? However, when Adrian van Hooydonk, the head of design for BMW automobiles, said that BMW M1 Homage manifests the creativity and potential of the BMW Design team and that, a project like this is a valuable source of inspiration for their day-to-day work, then maybe, there is still a hope to see BMW supercars on the years to come.
M1 Homage is simple though it is one of the most lust-worthy sports cars ever created. The original M1 by Giorgetto Giugiaro was based on the BMW Turbo concept penned by Paul Bracq while the new M1 Homage comes straight from the BMW Group Design team.
An M1 Homage does not have an interior and is not a"runner" at all. But do not frown. It looks stunning at Villa d'Este, positioned alongside the M1 and the BMW Turbo, painted in Liquid Orange in honor of the hallmark M1 colors of black and orange. The twin BMW logos on the rear are also in honor of those on the M1 production car. The air vents in the hood and the classic louvers on the back window are of the same purpose. According to BMW, the M1 Homage's exterior dimensions "are in keeping with those of the M1; only the extended wheelbase indicates a larger passenger cell.
What other features that make M1 Homage cool are the "invisible headlamps" and a squat version of the trademark BMW grille, which also serves as a way to route cool air to the compartment under the hood. The headlamps are almost invisible, recessed into the design of the car's nose before they are turned on.
Though BMW M1 Homage remains a concept, it has a design that becomes the source of inspiration. If BMW can do such kind of concept, then we can expect for more or better cars from them. So if you want a BMW supercar, wait for the best one has yet to come.
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