Spied? BMW M1 Prototype caught undisguised (maybe)

radix · 05-05-2008, 03:31 AM

Overall it's a good rendering, but there is still quite a bit wrong with it. Easily a product of PS. I don't know why there is any debate over its authenticity.

Neema · 05-05-2008, 03:31 AM

good PS. . . but a PS none the less

Neema · 05-05-2008, 03:34 AM

I just hope BMW does finally bring an R8 type car to the market. You know, something mid engined, packed with tons of horse power, 140k+ price range, just a super BMW basically. . . . I mean Im sitting here watching Audi bring out the R8 and the V12 TDI version, Mercedes has had their SLR Mclaren, and so on. Yet BMW hasn't made a super car in a while. The Z8 was nice, but no super car.

hks786 · 05-05-2008, 05:51 AM

Original pic (flipped sideways):

wheels:

jadeddjay · 05-05-2008, 07:51 AM

r8 wearing m3 skin

Year's_End · 05-05-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks786

Original pic (flipped sideways):

wheels:

Nice catch man. How the hell did you find that first one?

hks786 · 05-05-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Nice catch man. How the hell did you find that first one?

I could tell you...but nah

lol jk. I seen it on another forum. Somebody must have recognised that background from this pic and realised it was fake.

I knew it was fake for too many reasons:

1) When manufacters use existing models for prototypes, they dont modify all of the components to fit the prototype. eg. powedome, sidevents etc.

2) Pretty convenient timing. The M1 Concept has just been revealed.

3) The headlights as you pointed out!

4) It's an UNDISGUISED prototype and it's in polished up and left in the middle of a hangar.

benny90 · 05-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Oops repost here's the origional post (in the right section)

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139340

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"Hiding in an airplane hanger lies this 2008 BMW M1 Prototype. It looks like its sitting on a streched chassis of the current BMW M3 incorporating various parts including the front facia and the hood. Of course they have been slightly changed to fit the agrresive stance of this BMW. We don’t know any more details at this point other then it was created by H0SS Forero.

Word to BMW: PLEASE BUILD IT!"

-Source: FreshTarmac.com

"We've been debating whether or not this is a real photo or an expert rendering, but if it is a photoshopped image of a BMW M1 prototype, then it is very convincing. According to FreshTarmac.com, this photo was taken in a hangar in Spain. It shows a sleek two-door, probably mid-engined coupe with attributes of the new M3 incorporated into its design, especially the front fenders and hood. With BMW introducing the M1 Hommage Concept at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este last week, we hope this means that is already considering a production version. Come on BMW, build it!"

-Source: Autoblog

P.S.: It's just a rendering someone thats REALLY good at PS made.

hks786 · 05-05-2008, 08:49 AM

and wrong section

Big Windy · 05-05-2008, 08:59 AM

yeah, but WOW. not sure if a good or a bad WOW

iatacs19 · 05-05-2008, 09:20 AM

Looks like an M3 Ferrari cross-pollination and it's hot as hell.

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-05-2008, 09:44 AM

Its hot as hell, but it was obviously a PS. Look at the rims.

albeik · 05-05-2008, 09:48 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139340

keanu1 · 05-05-2008, 11:15 AM

PS or no PS this car looks unbelieveble!! I would sell my house for a car like this!!

benny90 · 05-05-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks786

and wrong section

Damn, just noticed that lol

Slke46 · 05-05-2008, 11:55 AM

Nicely done but not the greatest, certain areas are not proportioned right especially the hood and front end of the car to the back.

Tallest · 05-05-2008, 12:32 PM

one more R8 turned into BMW supercar. It's a good job though! captures that BMW shark look perfectly!

nusevad · 05-05-2008, 01:29 PM

Thats a M3 PSed into a M1 type of looking car.

x5love · 05-05-2008, 01:40 PM

They actually debated whether or not this is a photoshop?

it's mostly E92 M3...

Year's_End · 05-05-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by x5love

They actually debated whether or not this is a photoshop?

it's mostly E92 M3...

Well the thing is that it's a surprisingly well done chop. Of course it's almost 95% e92 M3, but the way it's been molded is really creative to say the least.

The biggest giveaway of it being a chop is the rough C-Pillar section of the car. That, and the headlight housings.

But yeah, it's basically a warped M3.

1clean335i · 05-05-2008, 08:37 PM

reminds me of a hammerhead shark or stingray... glad its a ps though.. that thing is ugly!

E82tt6 · 05-05-2008, 08:54 PM

Pretty good chop. I like the looks of it.

05-05-2008, 03:31 AM	#23
radix you know he kills little girls like you 398 Rep 892 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Overall it's a good rendering, but there is still quite a bit wrong with it. Easily a product of PS. I don't know why there is any debate over its authenticity.
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05-05-2008, 03:31 AM	#24
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Neema Major General 817 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	I just hope BMW does finally bring an R8 type car to the market. You know, something mid engined, packed with tons of horse power, 140k+ price range, just a super BMW basically. . . . I mean Im sitting here watching Audi bring out the R8 and the V12 TDI version, Mercedes has had their SLR Mclaren, and so on. Yet BMW hasn't made a super car in a while. The Z8 was nice, but no super car. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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05-05-2008, 07:51 AM	#27
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05-05-2008, 08:45 AM	#30
benny90 Major 56 Rep 1,182 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (24) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Prototype M1 Prototype Caught Undisguised (maybe) Oops repost here's the origional post (in the right section) : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139340 "Hiding in an airplane hanger lies this 2008 BMW M1 Prototype. It looks like its sitting on a streched chassis of the current BMW M3 incorporating various parts including the front facia and the hood. Of course they have been slightly changed to fit the agrresive stance of this BMW. We don’t know any more details at this point other then it was created by H0SS Forero. Word to BMW: PLEASE BUILD IT!" -Source: FreshTarmac.com "We've been debating whether or not this is a real photo or an expert rendering, but if it is a photoshopped image of a BMW M1 prototype, then it is very convincing. According to FreshTarmac.com, this photo was taken in a hangar in Spain. It shows a sleek two-door, probably mid-engined coupe with attributes of the new M3 incorporated into its design, especially the front fenders and hood. With BMW introducing the M1 Hommage Concept at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este last week, we hope this means that is already considering a production version. Come on BMW, build it!" -Source: Autoblog P.S.: It's just a rendering someone thats REALLY good at PS made. __________________ 2006 330i E90 \|\| Jet Black on Terra \|\| STEP \| ZSP \| ZPP \| FULL M-tech Kit \| Linea Corse LC818's / 19x8.5 ET30 / 19x10 ET22 / Falken FK452's \| 35% Pinnacle Tint \| Blacklines \| CF Trim & Roundels \| Predator ICE \| Alarm \| Cosmos Fogs \| Smoked Corners w/ X5 Bulbs \| BMW Performance Grills \| BMW Performance Steering Wheel \| M Sport E-Brake \| ACS Roof Spoiler & Pedals \| M3 Spoiler \| Euro Fog Switch \| Paddle Retrofit Kit \| CF Mtech Splitters Last edited by benny90; 05-05-2008 at 11:50 AM..
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05-05-2008, 11:15 AM	#36
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05-05-2008, 08:54 PM	#44
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