BMW is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the famed BMW M1. They are celebrating the new birthday in the way that we all love – with a new concept car which has been dubbed the M1 Homage. They recently debuted the new concept at the 2008 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy.

“For BMW, heritage is always also a living heritage,” said BMW Group Board Member for Development – Dr. Klaus Draeger. “Drawing inspiration from your own past and thereby reinventing yourself – that is exactly what the BMW M1 Homage demonstrates in impressive style.”

BMW was true to its word and used the Homage to pay tribute to both the BMW Turbo and the M1 and it shows in the design. It has been painted using a black paint scheme and Liquid Orange. It comes equipped with rear louvres, twin rear logos, and hood air vents. The dimensions of the concept are similar to that of the M1 except that it has been given a longer wheelbase and if you look closely enough you can recognize the familiar squat kidney grille that has become a trademark.

We were disappointed not to receive any details of what the interior might look like or what type of engine it uses. We naturally assume that it would use a small displacement turbocharged V-6 or a cleaner diesel.

As for production plans BMW has stated that they have “no official plans for production”. However, we have also heard rumors that BMW has been planning on making a comeback to the Midship engine market for supercars. This would be the best car to start off with if this rumor turns out to be true.

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