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BMW will be taking a step further into the future with the unveiling of a new lightweight M concept car at this year’s Tokyo Auto Show. While there are still no official details on it, the first rumors suggest that the car will be "an engineering concept that will show the possibilities of how BMW M can progress in relation to a full lightweight concept in bodyshell and chassis in the future." As most concepts go, this will just be an idea set out to get fans of BMW thinking of their options for the future and no more a production vehicle than the BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Concept will ever be. Showing that futuristic edge will be an intense use of materials like aluminum, magnesium, thermo-plastic, and carbon fiber in key areas and a promise of great performance. It is believed that the concept will be something similar to the 2008 1-Series tii or even the M3 GTS-R. The M3 GTS-R was rumored to be a production mode, so maybe this will be a second concept for the same vehicle since that’s been quite a trend this year - here’s looking at you Toyota and Lotus. .
17 comments: BMW to bring lighter M model to Tokyo Yeah, this car is really a wow! Hell! The M package has made the car to look so sporty!The detail is kind of elegant and it makes me wonder on what will be its speed performance?
 what can we say except that M package is beautiful! I really like styling of this car and those headlights I think that’s sexy.. the LED really makes the it look so amazing.
 Wow! I really like the luxurious and aggressive look of the M concept!I do hope that BMW already lineup this car for future their production.
 Concept cars are really spectacular to watch but to go and hit the market may be difficult for them. But this one sounds bit possible on production note as well.
It’s an interesting concept. The materials being used in the car can really cause its weight to be light, the only issue is with the functionality and the performance in conformance with its other previous cars.
Less the weight, more the performance. These concept cars are trying out so many materials to make the cars light. I hope they stumble upon something that is practically possible in making and cost too. This can bring these concept cars in to production and can be affordable too.
As for the concept cars, they can use any kind of substance and specs that are only be imaginable. But if such a car comes to production how practical it will be to use such expensive material and specs. If they do use, the price would be unrealistically high.
 Well, we will have to wait a few years more if this new M Model would actually hit production, but if it is as impressive as they claim, then it would be a worthwhile wait.
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07.28.2011 @ 05:23