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southlight · 02-12-2010, 04:32 PM

Here are some new pictures of the very same BMW M1 mule that has been spotted before (see here and here). We can clearly see the temporary rear wheel arches affixed to accomodate the testing of a wider track. The production M1 will sport actual broader flared arches (per the design details revealed HERE) to fit the widened rear track.

These pictures are courtesy of German Sportauto.

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Best regards,
south

JasonCSU · 02-12-2010, 04:42 PM

Woohoo!

dmboone25 · 02-12-2010, 04:54 PM

You can totally see the wider tires in these shots!

Wish the snow wasn't so dusty on the back end--would love to get a peek at the quads....

BForbes · 02-12-2010, 04:58 PM

Nice find, South! The left exhaust looks to protrude a bit more than stock doesn't it? Either that or I'm seeing things.

trahsub · 02-12-2010, 05:06 PM

With that #2 in the window, it's likely they have a few of these prototypes running around.

red-sauerkraut · 02-12-2010, 05:37 PM

ChrisK · 02-12-2010, 05:38 PM

The M1 will be a beast!

Levi · 02-12-2010, 05:44 PM

The M1 really deserve the naming. I have a feeling its going to be a beast car.

Smac355 · 02-12-2010, 06:02 PM

that first picture is ridiculous, the fenders flare out like a mofo, those rear tires are going to be huuuge.

BMW86 · 02-12-2010, 06:15 PM

I don't think this will be a half-assed job. I think this will be a true M car. M3 owners should be worried hehe

PrimoM3 · 02-12-2010, 06:20 PM

Awesome!!! Thanks for posting. It looks pretty rad if you squint...

Jason · 02-12-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smac355

that first picture is ridiculous, the fenders flare out like a mofo, those rear tires are going to be huuuge.

The rear fender flares won't be THAT big, but they will be beefier than the regular 1-series that's for sure.

blacknbean · 02-12-2010, 07:05 PM

i hope they are testing this car in the desert too. an m car shouldnt go into limp mode on the track

ianthegreat · 02-12-2010, 07:07 PM

Awesome!

red-sauerkraut · 02-12-2010, 08:30 PM

You sir are 100% correct.

No question about it...

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

i hope they are testing this car in the desert too. an m car shouldnt go into limp mode on the track

bluemoon · 02-12-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacknbean

i hope they are testing this car in the desert too. an m car shouldnt go into limp mode on the track

DEFINITELY! No limp mode problems PLEASE!

lacrosse · 02-12-2010, 09:13 PM

Well this is getting tough. My lease is up in May. The M1 doesn't come out until 2011. Do I extend my lease for a year (if I even can) or do I go with the CPO '06 997 for 50K and 28,000 miles on it? I know, tough life!

CATCH_M3 · 02-12-2010, 09:32 PM

I dig it!
They should definitely call it the M1 IMO

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If they make a supercar successor call it the M10 or somethinggg

jmunro · 02-13-2010, 12:32 AM

doesnt really reveal much

Fireflyer239 · 02-13-2010, 12:55 AM

Relax with your Hi-Perf dreams people, it's just an "Outback" version they're working on.

jtsherri · 02-13-2010, 01:06 AM

Do the rear tires *really* look wider to you guys?

I'm still speculating that this is a 135xi mule, rather than the so-called ///M1. Before anyone interjects, I'm fully aware that BMW has confirmed that the ///M car will be built; however, based on the fact that these wheels/tires look to be squared off, in addition to the ridiculous amount of wheel gap in the front (just like a 335xi has), and in conjunction with the flare (which is a good way to lead people to think in another direction), it just makes me think otherwise.

Either way, it's cool to know SOMETHING good is in development.

Garduna · 02-13-2010, 01:19 AM

Looking good

02-12-2010, 04:32 PM	#1
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02-12-2010, 04:54 PM	#3
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02-12-2010, 04:58 PM	#4
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,234 iTrader: (0)	Nice find, South! The left exhaust looks to protrude a bit more than stock doesn't it? Either that or I'm seeing things. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

02-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#6
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02-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#9
Smac355 First Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 357 iTrader: (0)	that first picture is ridiculous, the fenders flare out like a mofo, those rear tires are going to be huuuge. __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic 135i/Coral Leather Interior/ Gloss Black Grills/20% tint/M door sills/Black 135i badge, smoked LED side marker, Dinan stage II , DINAN Exhaust, performance side skirts, performance shift boot/e-brake, pedals, carbon fiber wrapped interior

02-12-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
JasonCSU Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '08 135i, '03 WRX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,990 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Subaru WRX [0.00] 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Woohoo! __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.

02-12-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
trahsub Private Drives: 95' ///M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	With that #2 in the window, it's likely they have a few of these prototypes running around.

02-12-2010, 05:38 PM	#7
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: (4)	The M1 will be a beast!

02-12-2010, 05:44 PM	#8
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,530 iTrader: (0)	The M1 really deserve the naming. I have a feeling its going to be a beast car.

02-12-2010, 06:15 PM	#10
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,613 iTrader: (0)	I don't think this will be a half-assed job. I think this will be a true M car. M3 owners should be worried hehe __________________ BMW 135i N54 TWIN TURBO Quarter Mile 12.173@113.70mph - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Sprint 1:01:22 - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Clubman 1:04:74 - Street Tyres Lakeside Raceway 1:03:97 - Street Tyres

02-12-2010, 06:20 PM	#11
PrimoM3 Chemofski Drives: '13 ZCP M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (0)	Awesome!!! Thanks for posting. It looks pretty rad if you squint... __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12

02-12-2010, 07:05 PM	#13
blacknbean Captain Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Posts: 917 iTrader: (2)	i hope they are testing this car in the desert too. an m car shouldnt go into limp mode on the track

02-12-2010, 07:07 PM	#14
ianthegreat Colonel Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston Posts: 2,310 iTrader: (1)	Awesome!

02-12-2010, 09:13 PM	#17
lacrosse Captain Drives: 2006 997 C2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 815 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Carrera C2 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00] 2002 Mercedes ML 320 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Well this is getting tough. My lease is up in May. The M1 doesn't come out until 2011. Do I extend my lease for a year (if I even can) or do I go with the CPO '06 997 for 50K and 28,000 miles on it? I know, tough life! __________________ Gone: 2008 135i/2006 330i Arrived: 2006 997/Black/Sand Beige Leather/6MT/Sports Chrono Plus/19" Vorsteiner V-308s/Factory Nav/Sports Steering Wheel/Contrasting Mats/Heated Seats/Bose /V1/iPod adapter/Parrot Bluetooth/50% all around/Black "911" script/"Gundo Hack"/AWE black chrome tips/H&R adjustable front and rear sways/Rennline shift knob

02-12-2010, 09:32 PM	#18
CATCH_M3 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 466 iTrader: (1)	I dig it! They should definitely call it the M1 IMO . If they make a supercar successor call it the M10 or somethinggg

02-13-2010, 12:32 AM	#19
jmunro First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	doesnt really reveal much

02-13-2010, 12:55 AM	#20
Fireflyer239 First Lieutenant Drives: BMW, Jeep, Ducati & Harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	Relax with your Hi-Perf dreams people, it's just an "Outback" version they're working on.

02-13-2010, 01:06 AM	#21
jtsherri Major Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,262 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [5.00]	Do the rear tires really look wider to you guys? I'm still speculating that this is a 135xi mule, rather than the so-called ///M1. Before anyone interjects, I'm fully aware that BMW has confirmed that the ///M car will be built; however, based on the fact that these wheels/tires look to be squared off, in addition to the ridiculous amount of wheel gap in the front (just like a 335xi has), and in conjunction with the flare (which is a good way to lead people to think in another direction), it just makes me think otherwise. Either way, it's cool to know SOMETHING good is in development. __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface

02-13-2010, 01:19 AM	#22
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,904 iTrader: (3)	Looking good

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