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Oliver1 · 12-06-2011, 10:42 AM

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limited edition BMW 1M Coupe on steroids

via http://jonsibal.com/blog/2011/12/gc-automobile-bmw-1m/

Global Concept Automobile aka GC Automobile is a professional French racing team which designs, builds and races silhouette race cars. The GC10-V8 body started with a standard BMW 1M Coupe exterior design but was then modified and redesign with a very aggressive body work featuring composite wide fender flares.

Although it looks like the limited edition BMW 1M Coupe on steroids from the outside, the GC10-V8 employs a tubular frame chassis typical of Silhouette cars that meets the FIA standards.

Everything about the GC10-V8 is functional including the roof scoop which directs air into the intake of – wait for it…...a good ‘ol American Chevy V8 engine tuned by Sodemo Development to produce a maximum output of 550HP.

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Sealobo · 12-06-2011, 10:44 AM

for some reason it looks really wrong... =P

GOLFFRR · 12-07-2011, 10:10 AM

looks pretty sick to me!

checkmate · 12-07-2011, 10:13 AM

The only reason they would have gone for the V8 is because turbo charged set ups like in the current 1M engine (N54 anyone.,,) cannot be abused on the track like normally aspirated engines.

James T. Kirk · 12-07-2011, 10:14 AM

Air curtain city! That design has more vent holes than body panels!
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ALPINA B5 · 12-07-2011, 10:15 AM

i really hope that wasn't made from a real 1M

docjay · 12-07-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sealobo

for some reason it looks really wrong... =P

+1 its seems like its just gonna fall apart.

torquedemon · 12-07-2011, 10:26 AM

im sorry but that is really ugly

VinnieAces · 12-07-2011, 10:38 AM

I like the front...and i dont really mind the rear...but those side skirts, wtf

Billyray911 · 12-07-2011, 10:51 AM

Bunny

E92LNGCGY · 12-07-2011, 10:53 AM

Um I don't know what to say.

Tuned1M · 12-07-2011, 10:54 AM

That was a long pit stop.

BMWI6 · 12-07-2011, 10:54 AM

Dude this is SOOOOO WRONG! If it wins the race who does it win it for BMW or Chevy? iT'S like "yeah the BMW held up great during the race it really shows the brands racing heritage; and the chevy v8 powered us through to take the win."

Get a an M V8 OR V10, and please remove the M badge. This car is not M-Powered.

pokerface · 12-07-2011, 10:55 AM

Chevy V8

seriously, what part in there is actually BMW aside from the roundels and lights?

BMW86 · 12-07-2011, 11:02 AM

Beast! Not sure why it's got a Chevy V8 though!!

Juiced1M · 12-07-2011, 11:04 AM

Holy Moses!

spacemonkey1112 · 12-07-2011, 11:09 AM

Americaaa!!! Fuck Yeah!!!! Born To Save The Muther Fucking Day Yeah!!!!!!

spacemonkey1112 · 12-07-2011, 11:12 AM

Okay serious note... I don't really care for its looks. If functional. Fine. It could be hideous but its purposeful. But no BMW engine = not BMW and that's where I frown on

ZCP M3 · 12-07-2011, 11:14 AM

So it's a mid-engined tube frame race car with a 1M-esque silhouette?

I like it but don't call it a 1M!

Serious Sam · 12-07-2011, 11:14 AM

Whether we like something or not, there is (almost) always something to learn about one' opportunities, trials and attempts.....I learned a long time ago when I turned 17 and was given an opportunity to drive the then new e30 M3, that a BMW without its motor wasn't a BMW....regardless of its markings or shape!
I don't need any more reminders, thanks.

Am I the only one getting tired of seeing "other" cars on Bimmerpost/1Addicts?

ZCP M3 · 12-07-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW86

Beast! Not sure why it's got a Chevy V8 though!!

Because they've made shitloads of horsepower reliably for the last 60 years. Also very cheap parts, lightweight, and simple.

Venom · 12-07-2011, 11:15 AM

Reminds me of the Judd V8. Except this looks like a 'riced' version. Not to be derogatory but the slammed and wide body kit aspects of this car scream 'riced'.

What V8 was used in the Judd 134?

12-06-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
Oliver1 Private Drives: Ford Mustang Boss 302 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	GC Automobile BMW 1M Racercar with American V8 heart Featured on BIMMERPOST.com limited edition BMW 1M Coupe on steroids via http://jonsibal.com/blog/2011/12/gc-automobile-bmw-1m/ Global Concept Automobile aka GC Automobile is a professional French racing team which designs, builds and races silhouette race cars. The GC10-V8 body started with a standard BMW 1M Coupe exterior design but was then modified and redesign with a very aggressive body work featuring composite wide fender flares. Although it looks like the limited edition BMW 1M Coupe on steroids from the outside, the GC10-V8 employs a tubular frame chassis typical of Silhouette cars that meets the FIA standards. Everything about the GC10-V8 is functional including the roof scoop which directs air into the intake of – wait for it…...a good ‘ol American Chevy V8 engine tuned by Sodemo Development to produce a maximum output of 550HP.
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12-07-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
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12-07-2011, 10:13 AM	#4
checkmate Major Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 1,013 iTrader: (2)	The only reason they would have gone for the V8 is because turbo charged set ups like in the current 1M engine (N54 anyone.,,) cannot be abused on the track like normally aspirated engines. __________________ I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.-Ayrton Senna

12-07-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,406 iTrader: (0)	Air curtain city! That design has more vent holes than body panels! . __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

12-07-2011, 10:38 AM	#9
VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can Posts: 1,558 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [4.75]	I like the front...and i dont really mind the rear...but those side skirts, wtf __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff

12-06-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
Sealobo Second Lieutenant Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 299 iTrader: (0)	for some reason it looks really wrong... =P

12-07-2011, 10:15 AM	#6
ALPINA B5 Private First Class Drives: the subway. otherwise the bmw. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	i really hope that wasn't made from a real 1M

12-07-2011, 10:26 AM	#8
torquedemon First Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 389 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [0.00]	im sorry but that is really ugly

12-07-2011, 10:51 AM	#10
Billyray911 Colonel Drives: 335d Msport,touring Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mind your own business...no,really. Posts: 2,050 iTrader: (5)	Bunny

12-07-2011, 10:53 AM	#11
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12-07-2011, 10:54 AM	#12
Tuned1M Brigadier General Drives: ANAW1M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (1)	That was a long pit stop. __________________ MY 1M IS FOR SALE: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814303

12-07-2011, 10:54 AM	#13
BMWI6 Major Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (2)	Dude this is SOOOOO WRONG! If it wins the race who does it win it for BMW or Chevy? iT'S like "yeah the BMW held up great during the race it really shows the brands racing heritage; and the chevy v8 powered us through to take the win." Get a an M V8 OR V10, and please remove the M badge. This car is not M-Powered. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"

12-07-2011, 10:55 AM	#14
pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (1)	Chevy V8 seriously, what part in there is actually BMW aside from the roundels and lights?

12-07-2011, 11:02 AM	#15
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,612 iTrader: (0)	Beast! Not sure why it's got a Chevy V8 though!! __________________ 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

12-07-2011, 11:04 AM	#16
Juiced1M Banned Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 419 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [0.00]	Holy Moses!

12-07-2011, 11:09 AM	#17
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12-07-2011, 11:12 AM	#18
spacemonkey1112 Captain Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 818, CA Posts: 892 iTrader: (0)	Okay serious note... I don't really care for its looks. If functional. Fine. It could be hideous but its purposeful. But no BMW engine = not BMW and that's where I frown on __________________ 2006 E90 325i \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| 3IM \| PE \| AA \|

12-07-2011, 11:14 AM	#19
ZCP M3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 VO 1M Coupe #759 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 384 iTrader: (0)	So it's a mid-engined tube frame race car with a 1M-esque silhouette? I like it but don't call it a 1M!

12-07-2011, 11:14 AM	#20
Serious Sam Registered Drives: 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Whether we like something or not, there is (almost) always something to learn about one' opportunities, trials and attempts.....I learned a long time ago when I turned 17 and was given an opportunity to drive the then new e30 M3, that a BMW without its motor wasn't a BMW....regardless of its markings or shape! I don't need any more reminders, thanks. Am I the only one getting tired of seeing "other" cars on Bimmerpost/1Addicts?

12-07-2011, 11:15 AM	#22
Venom Major Drives: Teg DC2 + E82 135i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Easy Bay, CA Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.25]	Reminds me of the Judd V8. Except this looks like a 'riced' version. Not to be derogatory but the slammed and wide body kit aspects of this car scream 'riced'. What V8 was used in the Judd 134? __________________ - Thanks MGallop! Widebody 135i Powered by: Wagner-Tuning & VMR Wheels TheSt\|G - "And if you think the 1M got the N54 for any reason other than to keep it slower/cheaper than the M3 you are delusional."

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