The enduring legacy of the BMW M1, a supercar that etched its name in automotive history despite a brief production run, continues to captivate the minds of BMW’s current leadership. Nearly fifty years since its debut, executives express a fervent desire for a spiritual successor to the iconic wedge-shaped, mid-engined machine.
A Lingering Vision
BMW M CEO Frank van Meel openly admitted to “loving the original M1” and expressed a strong inclination to “do a new one.” This sentiment is echoed by Oliver Heilmer, the head of M Design, underscoring a shared appreciation for the M1’s groundbreaking design and performance ethos within the company.
BMW Vision M Next Concept
Source: : www.motor1.com