BMW M Concept Envisions Audi R8 Rival
Artist's rendering of a BMW M competitor to the Audi R8 is bold...and completely speculative
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anad444
which m concept is this? is it upcomeing z4 m version????????????? confused
June 16, 2009 6:19 pm
TheKing
This is so far from BMW's M designs and resembles too much of the ugly hunch back , rat face R8. BMW's design in this class will probably resemble those of Aston rather than Audi.
June 17, 2009 7:17 am
Renegade
This looks pretty good, but I doubt that it will ever see the day light.
June 16, 2009 6:23 pm
GeeNee
Nice design, really like the rear end and the roof. I wonder if BMW will answer the call and produce something to compete against the R8
June 16, 2009 6:24 pm
catchmyshadow
that looks pretty hot and it is a bad sign for BMW that some artists actually make much better looking BMW cars than BMW itself.
June 16, 2009 6:25 pm
scratchy996
this approach is totally flawed. at least draw something based on a BMW model, not on an Audi . a new M1 would be a good start. total waste of time.
June 16, 2009 6:32 pm
trajder
the point of this artist designs is to draw something that people can say waw... but in realety the concepts of the car are often wrong and they dont show the brand at all
June 16, 2009 6:35 pm
Narco
Seems to be completely different from any current BMW design language - however it is "inspired by what's called in surfing terms 'a Barrel or Tube'. It's where the wave is hollow when it breaks." This is true genius and it is just a matter of months before Mr. Noah becomes design chief. I see this drawing as a power play to reach the highest echelons of BMW design. I am not fooled. I think.
Fishes,
Narco.
June 17, 2009 12:27 pm
michelin901
bmw really dont need to get back at the r8. the m3 beats the r8 v8 on all grounds and the m5/m6 do the same with the r8 v10. although itl be great to see a new m1. these designs are a joke. i'd much rather prefer a bangle/hooydonk design.
June 17, 2009 3:15 am
Narco
Airbag, I have some of what he is on. Email me and I will send you a free sample. First one is free only though.
Fishes,
Narco.
June 17, 2009 12:32 pm
michelin901
umm around 1/2 the price for the same power, head on drag race winner (proof avaiable ), everyday practicality, economical in comparison, much better drive, 2 extra seats and so on. you must also have a lazy eye to call the m3 ugly. if at all bmw make an m1 itl be in a diff class altogether. i have nothing against the r8 but the bimmers are better cars. period
June 18, 2009 8:39 am
c.o.
this looks very cool!
please bmw built a car like this!
the m6 is no supersportscar its a very fast gt
June 16, 2009 8:13 pm
Paulds
Totally agreed, catchmyshadow... BMW has to produce something to compete against the R8... It will be very interesting...
June 16, 2009 8:26 pm
DSC_OFF
That is beautiful! I do see some of the M1 in the rear view. I actually don't care what it looks like, but a BMW "supercar" is long overdue.
June 16, 2009 8:47 pm
mb74
Well put, probably the only sensible comment here, BMW should just build this type of car, perhaps sub R8 money so we can at least have a lash.
June 18, 2009 1:25 pm
afterace2
they should build this like right now, damn BMW has soo much potential to put into an R8 rival, what are they waiting for is beyond me.
June 16, 2009 9:20 pm
Airbag
Maybe if they didn't have lots full of cars in so many ports, a failing F1 team and a destroyed economy to deal with...
It's hugely unrealistic to expect them to crank something like this out now.
Anyone remember the M1 Hommage?
Right.
June 17, 2009 1:05 am
kmayb
Aussie Aussie Aussie.... What a great looking design.
Much Much better than The M1 "Hommage" that came out last year. That retro abomination should be killed off before birth and BMW should take a close look at this stunning futuristic design. Bravo !
June 16, 2009 9:21 pm
Bristol411S3
Just a R8 with a BMW grill stuck on. No imagination; neither styling ideas that take BMW forward or nods to a great past. I guess it's what comes of having a job where your role of styling involves putting a Holden grill on Daewoos.
June 16, 2009 10:35 pm
Airbag
Harsh and accurate.
Pathetic hackery, don't quit your day job "3D automotive artist".
No wonder you wanted anonymity, I wouldn't want to be associated with that abortion either.
June 17, 2009 2:24 am
norther
as far as i see it, besides from Bristol411s3, i will be the only one that will say, in clear, pure english: this sucks, it is childish, it isn't original..... and of course, it is not a bmw. i really hope bmw wont even looks at this rendering.
nonetheless....very well put bristol, you couldnt have xplained it better.
June 16, 2009 11:09 pm
NauAudiS4
Why isn't this guy working at BMW?! It's the best BMW "concept" to come out in years, and it wasn't even conceptualized by BMW...
June 16, 2009 11:52 pm
AndreaMatthews
Hi, I work at GM Holden and just wanted to let you know that Idries left us over a year ago.
June 17, 2009 2:34 am
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