Interesting M Cars

"CAcoalminer" (CAcoalminer) 09/27/2016 at 20:07 • Filed to: None

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Top Gear has a terrific article showcasing the M prototypes that never made production. I’m sure all of you will like at least one of them.

M3 Touring:

M3 Pickup:

M3 Pickup:

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S65 > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:11

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WHAT THE FUCK BMW

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:13

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Yeah. I want that wagon.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:28

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Gib M3 Compact pls. Since obviously Top Gear doesn’t want it.

I can’t believe BMW actually uses those utes for parts transport. That’s so cool.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:29

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Although these aren’t M cars, Top Gear did an article on past BMW concepts:

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:46

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Nah

THIS however...

Saracen > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 20:57

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I want the M3 Touring bad. Or any M wagon.

Though there are M prototypes that weren’t covered there:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/bmws-m-garage-a-look-at-the-m-cars-that-weren%E2%80%99t/

CAcoalminer > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 09/27/2016 at 21:11

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I thought that was great as well. It’s nice to see a manufacturer thoroughly engineer a concept car and actually use it.

CAcoalminer > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! 09/27/2016 at 21:12

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Haha. That is very cool.

CAcoalminer > Saracen 09/27/2016 at 21:14

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Thanks for sharing that link.

CAcoalminer > gin-san - shitpost specialist 09/27/2016 at 21:14

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I’m not seeing the link.

CAcoalminer > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 09/27/2016 at 21:14

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It looks terrific doesn’t it.

CAcoalminer > S65 09/27/2016 at 21:15

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Is this a positive or negative response?

S65 > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 21:16

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Is a positive response  

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 21:18

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There was also an E34 M5 Cabrio concept.

Matt Nichelson > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 21:21

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Not a prototype, but I would drive this any day of the week.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 21:23

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Looks like Kinja ate it, I posted photos but it didn’t copy over correctly:

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/greatest-bmw-concept-cars#2

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/greatest-bmw-concept-cars#5

They’re both neat for different reasons. The 2nd one is something I would not expect at all from BMW>

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 21:33

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Those lines. That long roof and massive greenhouse. That practicality. That engine. That epic E46 battle stance.

CAcoalminer > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/27/2016 at 21:39

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Wow. That’s very cool.

CAcoalminer > Matt Nichelson 09/27/2016 at 21:40

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Wow. What modifications does that have?

CAcoalminer > gin-san - shitpost specialist 09/27/2016 at 21:41

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Thanks for the links. Those look terrific.

Matt Nichelson > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 23:23

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Not sure if it still is, but it was thought up by golfer Stuart Appleby and built by a custom shop in Australia back in 2008. Started life as an M5 and was converted to a ute while making over 450hp.

Dsscats > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 23:38

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I always look forward to seeing your posts haha. There’s a guy local to me (or he was when I lived in LA) who fully converted his E46 wagon to M specs, S54 and all.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer 09/27/2016 at 23:53

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I love it. There’s at least one very well done E91 M3 custom as well - do want!

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492494

CAcoalminer > Matt Nichelson 09/28/2016 at 00:34

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Geez. That sounds amazing.

CAcoalminer > Dsscats 09/28/2016 at 13:12

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You’re too kind, my friend.

My goodness. That sounds like quite the modification. Did you ever get to ride in it?

How have you been? I didn’t realize you had moved.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/28/2016 at 13:13

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Wow. That does look well done.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer 09/28/2016 at 13:45

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I’m usually not a fan of one-offs because they often don’t quite turn out right, but this guy cut no corners and just knocked it out of the park.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/28/2016 at 16:26

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It’s unfortunate others don’t follow his lead.

Dsscats > CAcoalminer 09/28/2016 at 16:36

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God I wish. It’s an impeccable conversion, full front clip and rear widebody too.

I’ve been good! Just moved to Seattle a couple weeks ago to get a BS in mechanical engineering, left my Z in LA for the time being. Not having my own transport is killing me though, so that won’t last long.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > CAcoalminer 09/28/2016 at 16:38

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I’m guessing the limitation in most cases is money. Very expensive and time-intensive to do right.

You really have to know you’re going to love the end product and commit to enjoy it long time, because the odds are very small that you’ll get out anything near what you invest when you customize a car to these lengths.

CAcoalminer > Dsscats 09/28/2016 at 16:43

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That sounds amazing.

That’s wonderful! I wish you luck with that. Concerning the vehicle, I can definitely understand how frustrating that would be, especially when you’re so used to having your own.

CAcoalminer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/28/2016 at 16:44

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That’s very true. I know I wouldn’t have that kind of patience, let alone talent. Haha

Dsscats > CAcoalminer 09/28/2016 at 23:21

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Though it’s from near 30 miles away from where I lived, I didn’t see it until Monterey at an event with not one, but TWO 50-state legal E34 M5 wagons. Glorious cars.

In the way of cars, I’m trying my best to work something out with a local import shop about photographing their cars in exchange for the chance to drive them, or possibly I’ll just start bringing down some cars from Canada for friends since I’m so close to the border.

CAcoalminer > Dsscats 09/29/2016 at 01:07

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That’s quite strange how that happens. Glad you were able to see them though. They look glorious.

Both sound like good ideas to me.

Nauraushaun > CAcoalminer 10/02/2016 at 07:07

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What’s with all the utes? And what’s with the landau-ish roofs on some E30s?!

B_dol > CAcoalminer 10/21/2016 at 12:00

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The /M division seems to have gone tame in recent years. If some sort of M2 CSL or GTS variant does see the light of day I might plop a deposit down.

Daily driving of the 07' Z4MC is getting to be risky business and a warranty might be nice.

CAcoalminer > B_dol 10/21/2016 at 18:15

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So, I looked it up and honestly can’t believe the new M2 weighs 3,400lbs. I think it would be great to see a lightweight CSL or GTS version reduce that to around 3,200 lbs. then again it shouldn’t be that high in the first place.

M2 (MT):

WHEELBASE 106.0 in

LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 176.2 x 73.0 x 55.5 in

3,411 lb (52/48%)

M2 (C&D):

Wheelbase: 106.0 in
Length: 176.2 in x Width: 73.0 in x  Height: 55.5 in
Curb weight: 3415 lb

B_dol > CAcoalminer 10/25/2016 at 18:45

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It is a slightly large proposition given the positive reviews it has received. Granted, most are not heaping praise in contrast to the E46 M3 and Z4MC of lore but rather the late model M3s and sluggish pony cars.

I just transitioned into a new company that will have my Z4M on the road an extra 5-6K miles a year. Recent conversations and gas station compliments have shown me this car is unique with collector potential - hopefully I can steward it through this DD phase and avoid letting it go for a warrantied commute friendly sports car.