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Report: BMW to unveil sustainable sports car concept at Frankfurt Motor Show

 
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Last year’s M1 Homage concept car showed what a modern day BMW supercar could look like

Last year’s M1 Homage concept car showed what a modern day BMW supercar could look like

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Along with today’s shock announcement that BMW is quitting F1 after the 2009 season, the automaker also announced a new focus on "sustainability and environmental compatibility". This doesn’t mean that BMW’s future model range will be limited to unexciting fuel misers. Nothing could be further from the truth as the automaker will reportedly showcase a new sustainable sports car concept at this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Late last year a high ranking insider revealed that BMW was working on a “green” super-sports car based along the lines of the M1 Homage concept. BMW development board member Dr Klaus Draeger has now revealed to AutoTelegraaf that the company is planning to unveil a sustainable sports car concept at the upcoming Frankfurt event.

The concept will pack the latest in BMW EfficientDynamics technology, but rather than just showcasing powertrain advancements the concept will feature sustainable design and material elements.

According to previous reports, BMW is studying the viability of the project, with the ultimate goal to create a two-seater sports car that showcases all of firm’s most sophisticated environmental technology. A limited production run would be timed for release at the end of 2012.

The car could potentially serve as a direct rival to the top-selling Audi R8 and upcoming Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Gullwing.
BMW M1 Homage

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  1. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 7/29/2009 7:39am PDT

    I saw a rendering of a possible Z8 successor on AutoBild.de. Now, I'm not sure how accurate that is considering the lack of info on that car, but maybe the "sustainable" concept could be in fact said Z8 successor, as opposed to an M1 successor.
     
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  2. ma_DavidSilverM3 avatar DavidSilverM3 Posted: 7/29/2009 11:39am PDT

    I hope its the M1 Homage. I love that car.
     
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  3. ma_Michael D avatar Michael D Posted: 7/29/2009 11:52am PDT

    There were reports that surfaced from time to time which indicated a "green" supercar, and this could very well be it, this makes sense. The "green" supercar was also said to resemble or be somewhat based on the M1 Homage concept.
     
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  4. ma_bepsf avatar bepsf Posted: 7/29/2009 12:15pm PDT

    The very idea of a "Sustainable Sportscar" aimed to compete w/ the SLS and R8 is the epitome of "Greenwashing"

    How about a regular production 1-Series that's less than 2500lbs and a 3-Series and Z4 that's under 3000 lbs - all exceeding current safety standards, with 4 cylinder engines, auto-engine-stop, 85% parts recyclability, attaining an average of 35MPG with little loss to performance but just as entertaining to drive, at no more cost than current models?
     
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  5. ma_Roy avatar Roy Posted: 7/29/2009 12:26pm PDT

    Don't forget KERS, the technology that allows energy from braking to be stored and deployed later. My understanding is that it's a bit like a hybrid system but without the batteries. All the car companies that raced in Formula 1, including BMW, had access to it this year. I think only Ferrari has considered putting it into a road car up to this point, but it's only a matter of time until it becomes more widespread.
     
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  6. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 7/29/2009 1:45pm PDT

    Use the twin turbo V8 and possibly the twin turbo inline 6
     
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  7. ma_Mike avatar Mike Posted: 7/29/2009 1:48pm PDT

    Whatever happened to the little "problem" of being shocked out of your skull by said KERS system? Hopefully that has long been resolved, especially if they're considering putting it in road cars.
     
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  8. ma_Elio avatar Elio Posted: 8/1/2009 10:40am PDT

    Bmw waits for all other compoanies to go in a big competition then reveals after a short time a huge surprise for everybody.
    In 2001 , after mercedes revealed the ml bmw had a beautiful 4x4 machine the x5 , while other companies waited for 2003 to hit it after those 2 years , porsche cayenne , fx35 fx45 , murano , new range ... But the x5m was still the fastest, then comes the supercharged sure its a nice range to drive then came the range stormer with a 550 hp , couple of months after , the x6m had a 555 hp . Till now its the fastest non boosted 4x4 , and till now the m6 cabrio is still the fastest 4 seats cabriolet , and till now the m5 is still the fastest saloon car in a v10 engine while mercedes always has a competition using big engines v12 , no mercedes in 5.0 liters gives up to 507 hp . In 1998 bmw created the m5 e90 with 400 hp , i mean where was the ferrary?
    I have faith in bmw , and i am sure that m1 is gonna dissapoint the sls concept , the citroen concept , the audi , and all those pushing themselves soooo hard .
     
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