hmmm.. looks like the makings of a $60k 1er.
I do like the wide-body look, but I'd want to see some specs before I could comment any further.
Its funny though it looks like they just sawz-all'd the fenders out and then hastily put some trim back on.
I'd say if they are doing anything it looks more like they are testing a drive train. x-drive perhaps? You can still see the intercooler behind the front bumper so whatever it is looks like its still a turbo motor...
Anyone have any clue as to why they might have taped up the headlight washer nozzles on the bumper? Looks like they removed the actual washer nozzles (no bump). Weird.