There is really a lot of hype with the BMW M1 Tribute Concept, and I guess it’s quite due. Just take a look at the M1 Concept alongside the classic M1 and you’d see how they took the old one’s personality and created something with just about the same look but just a tad more sexier.

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Car revivals have been attempted before and again, they go both ways. Either they spit on the heritage of their predecessor or they totally redefine what it means to pay tribute to a classic. Take the new Beetle for example. I never really got to liking the new one compared to the novelty of the old. And the MINI with the new one riding on film appearances rather than the appeal of the classic.

Back in the late 70s, Lambo and BMW decided to tie-up and create the M1. And it wasn’t without praise that the M1’s run ended in 1981, garnering awards and running races (though never enjoyed much success). To commemorate the M1, BMW decided to bring it back with this - the M1 Concept. It still sports the stylings reminiscent of the old M1 but shaped to be more modern looking.

Too bad no numbers yet on this thing. The old M1 had a 3.5L 6-cylinder gasoline engine that generated 273 horses. Its RMR layout also proved to be a great production sports car that had great handling.

The Concept will be seen at the Concorso Villa d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy.