In the Works: Vision Connected Drive as Future ///M Sports Car

SCOTT26 · 02-25-2011, 01:21 PM

They have started a strategy to turn the Vision Connected Drive into a BMW M sports car. Planned for a debut after 2015 , The planned model is expected to be lightweight, powered by a specially massaged Six Cylinder powerplant with double-clutch transmission. And Active-M Tech (more on that in a months time)

The BMW Board saw the interpretation of the Coupe and were blown away.

i8 is one thing - The Vision Connected Drive is another.
Both are being investigated and evaluated for production.
One thing discussed is the Vision Connected Drive being given a "roof" for a future showing to test the water.

Given the 1er/3er matrix is adaptable for mid engine placement is a benefit to the R&D engineers.

The arrival date procedes that BMW will be able to bring and spread costs of carbon Fibre to a more cost effective level when it is in full mass production. But the plan is to bring a more enthusiast friendly approach to a BMW Sports Car. i8 is tomorrow's Vision but not everybody will get behind the wheel . This is for the masses.

It will be a true sports car but it will done the BMW way and no one else's.

gaifaun · 02-25-2011, 02:41 PM

wait, a mid engine M car on the 1 or 3 series platform? thats gonna be sweet. I just think the name "Vision Connected Drive" sounds silly at the moment for an M car.

active M-tech...i assume thats the active aerodynamics on the upcoming M5?

thanks scott for making this forum so special with your exclusive scoops!

Wolf · 02-25-2011, 02:53 PM

I don't care if it uses the mini platform

... in other words scott.. BMW M supercar

jeff@autocouture · 02-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Yayayayayay

Echo M3 · 02-25-2011, 03:19 PM

Make it naturally aspirated and I'm sold.

Jblack4083 · 02-25-2011, 03:36 PM

The long awaited Supercar

templarklimek · 02-25-2011, 03:59 PM

No stick, no sale.

08E92M3 · 02-25-2011, 04:51 PM

Mid-engine sports car, good news indeed. But until then, I'll hold on to my E92 M3. Glad they offer DCT instead of that 8-speed automatic.

GOLFFRR · 02-25-2011, 05:11 PM

o shoot

BMWRL · 02-25-2011, 06:09 PM

Oh, this would just be S W E E T ! ! !

That illustration looks awesome!

antzcrashing · 02-25-2011, 06:10 PM

please also offer it in a manual.

Bluesummer · 02-25-2011, 06:12 PM

but the world is going to end in 2012

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XC · 02-25-2011, 07:34 PM

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but the world is going to end in 2012

bobox6m · 02-25-2011, 08:02 PM

yessssssssss!!!! finally something that can go against sls n r8

gaifaun · 02-25-2011, 08:56 PM

how can the Supercar be "available to the masses"?

cmk227 · 02-26-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antzcrashing

please also offer it in a manual.

please.

sparoz · 02-26-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaifaun

how can the Supercar be "available to the masses"?

or appeal to the masses...

rori zahr · 02-26-2011, 02:11 AM

Blasi Blasi Blasi, this young beautiful lady is gonna revolutionize BMW design.

lasovan · 02-26-2011, 03:19 AM

Yesss! that is very good news!

Let's hope the board approves it!
Active-M Tech? I wander what that is. Can't wait a months time!!

Mu Mu · 02-26-2011, 04:41 AM

Finally. BMW are starting to listen to their customers!

BMW269 · 02-26-2011, 05:41 AM

Nothing and then everything in one time,but I hope it will be true. Anyway now I feel lost. Does it mean there are going to be three premium "supercars"?

BMW i8: 4 seater eco-sportscar with a TT 2.0l I4 and electric power previously being the Vision Efficient Dynamcis
BMW Z8: 2 seater roadster with a TT 4.4l V8 known as "Spyder California" and presented at Geneva as the Vision Connected Drive
BMW M8: 2 seater lightweight sports coupé with a SPECIAL 6 CYLINDER built as a coupé version of the Vision Connected Drive

And what about the mid-engine 1/3 platform? Entry-level Lotus/Cayman/Audi R4 rival?

Rolitto · 02-26-2011, 10:59 AM

Yes Yes Yes!

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