The BMW M1: a Race Car That Couldn't Go Racing

Tag · 03-09-2023, 08:28 PM

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Another great episode with Jason Cammisa.

jmh600cbr · 03-10-2023, 11:09 AM

Easily the prettiest of its type in that era. I wish there was a version of this modernized but similar styling.

jmg · 03-10-2023, 11:10 AM

Hagerty and Cammisa always deliver!

M2Cmtl · 03-10-2023, 11:12 AM

and now we have the Xm...

Hoody007 · 03-10-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Easily the prettiest of its type in that era. I wish there was a version of this modernized but similar styling.

There’s always the E31!

jmh600cbr · 03-10-2023, 11:41 AM

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There’s always the E31!

Watered down

blau.violett.rot · 03-10-2023, 11:51 AM

Excellent video; Thanks for sharing!

FloridaNative · 03-10-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Easily the prettiest of its type in that era. I wish there was a version of this modernized but similar styling.

i8?

Germanauto · 03-10-2023, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

Easily the prettiest of its type in that era. I wish there was a version of this modernized but similar styling.

Well the M1 Hommage concept from 15 years ago could've been that.

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...1-hommage.html

Instead they make the XM lmao

///MPhatic · 03-10-2023, 12:20 PM

Best series on YouTube.

jmack123 · 03-10-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M2Cmtl

and now we have the Xm...

And the M4 CS, M4 CSL, M3 CS, M3 touring etc. Don’t forget about those. And the fact that the M-SUVs paved the way for BMW to continue making those cars.

cfm56d7b · 03-10-2023, 12:54 PM

Even today, M1 turns heads. BMW design team: please take notes.

jmg · 03-10-2023, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

And the M4 CS, M4 CSL, M3 CS, M3 touring etc. Don’t forget about those. And the fact that the M-SUVs paved the way for BMW to continue making those cars.

Exactly, our M cars wouldn't exist without profitable SUVs.

frankchn · 03-10-2023, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M2Cmtl

and now we have the Xm...

And the M1 was a sales failure. Ultimately, BMW wants to make money.

Dgjo2022X5MC · 03-10-2023, 01:40 PM

Such an iconic ‘disaster’. Don’t think the XM will enjoy similar status.

No Boost · 03-10-2023, 01:42 PM

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Ultimately, BMW wants to make money.

Solely, BMW wants to make money. It's the revised first sentence in their mission statement that was implemented under the new regime.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 03-11-2023, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Hagerty and Cammisa always deliver!

Yes indeed...

b.oom · 03-11-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Well the M1 Hommage concept from 15 years ago could've been that.

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...1-hommage.html

Instead they make the XM lmao

Tried this, several years ago. Took inspiration from the original; did it because I was literally frustrated by the fact BMW presented that midengined half orange painted thing called concept which was looking... safe.

IcewaterPete · 03-12-2023, 02:18 PM

Cammisa does such a great job entertaining and informing. Best part however was the simple video at the end of just the car being driven and letting the sound of the motor sing all alone.

burrito007 · 03-17-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Well the M1 Hommage concept from 15 years ago could've been that.

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...1-hommage.html

Instead they make the XM lmao

they can't make these wedge shaped cars anymore because of pedestrian safety =(

jjaco · 03-26-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Even today, M1 turns heads. BMW design team: please take notes.

I'm worried they'll never get back to any sort of design language close to what we love.

cfm56d7b · 03-26-2023, 10:15 PM

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I'm worried they'll never get back to any sort of design language close to what we love.

It's safe to say that your perspective is shared by many.

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