BMW M10

pokerface · 05-30-2007, 09:27 AM

The legend we had always known was that BMW and Mercedes-Benz had a gentleman's agreement in place not to go after the Porsche 911. For whatever reasons, building a proper two-seat sports car was out of the question, though both build heavier and more accomodating grand touring machines that manage to skirt around the 911's segment.

Then came the Audi R8. Being stuck in third place of a three-man race has forced Audi to branch out into new segments, and the R8 is a bold statement that might make someone shopping a 911 think twice. Audi's bite of the forbidden fruit has apparently opened the door enough for BMW to consider a proper two-seat sports car. Sure, the M6 is plenty powerful with its 500-horse V10, more powerful than the R8 actually, but it's a pretty porker that can carry four people.

German outlet Auto Zeitung is reporting that BMW has begun work on an R8/911 competitor. To be called the M10, this front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe would be the spiritual successor to the M1 and Z8. Though BMW has dabbled with carbon fiber in some of its recent designs, the M10 would likely be almost completely covered in the material to keep weight around 3,000 lbs. Power for the M10 could come from either the M3's 420-hp, 4.2L V8 or the corporate 5.0L V10 producing around 550 horsepower. We would expect both engines to be offered so that BMW could square off the M10 against the R8 and RS8, as well as the 911 and 911 Turbo.

If BMW is working on such a car, development is going on behind many closed doors and any official info is far off. Regardless, such a car makes sense for the brand that purports to build ultimate driving

Dammmittt · 05-30-2007, 11:09 AM

Damn..that thing looks mean. I wish my M Coupe looked like that.

remmib · 05-30-2007, 01:06 PM

Oh boy, if that doesn't looks aggresive, I don't know what does.

John · 05-30-2007, 01:13 PM

looks so evil

ironjw · 05-30-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John

looks so evil

+1

T Bone · 05-30-2007, 01:20 PM

Needs more power.

JOEVISTA · 05-30-2007, 01:33 PM

hope they come with all wheel drive

vAnt826 · 05-30-2007, 02:09 PM

Looks like a photochop of a Z4.

T Bone · 05-30-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JOEVISTA

hope they come with all wheel drive

Never will there be an AWD wearing an M badge!

E90330iS · 05-30-2007, 07:29 PM

Looks really mean! It would definitely steal sales from the M6 though...

enwhykiid · 05-30-2007, 07:53 PM

of course it is a ps of a m coupe, but as the op said, there wont be any real drawings of it because it will be so secrative, but aside from the m10, i thought the z8 successor would be the new z9/10

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 05-30-2007, 08:20 PM

now thats a f'in sports coupe!

Ray · 05-30-2007, 09:27 PM

Although it appears to have some anger management issues, I like the style.

pokerface · 05-30-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by enwhykiid

of course it is a ps of a m coupe, but as the op said, there wont be any real drawings of it because it will be so secrative, but aside from the m10, i thought the z8 successor would be the new z9/10

I should have wrapped it in a quote, but that came from another enthusiast site.

oneshare325 · 05-31-2007, 12:32 AM

That thing is F"in" smoking!!

Zeiss · 05-31-2007, 03:34 AM

Might have a V8.
Oh god i want one!

GreyGhost · 05-31-2007, 06:38 AM

It's about time. The Z4MC is so underpowered that this was only inevitable.

T Bone · 05-31-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GreyGhost

It's about time. The Z4MC is so underpowered that this was only inevitable.

??? It has 330 HP now.

SunnyD · 05-31-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreyGhost

It's about time. The Z4MC is so underpowered that this was only inevitable.

Umm...underpowered cuz it has the same engine as the e46 m3 and weighs 200 lbs less?

Dammmittt · 05-31-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreyGhost

It's about time. The Z4MC is so underpowered that this was only inevitable.

Underpowered...that's a new one.

GreyGhost · 05-31-2007, 02:51 PM

I am used to a 600HP Porsche so I guess almost anything is underpowered. I did test drive a Z4MC and when compared to the 335i it felt slow. I think it's the torque that really makes the big difference.

GreyGhost · 05-31-2007, 02:52 PM

BTW... here's my version of this beast.

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