BMW is making their version of an "R8 Killer"

[R8Taiwan]

"According to the folks at AutoCar, BMW is working on a fuel-efficient supercar that will incorporate all of its EfficientDynamics fuel-saving technologies. The BMW Z10 ED (ED standing for EfficientDynamics), is being produced to showcase BMW’s new powertrains, electronic technologies and body construction. All the things you see on the Z10 ED will eventually find their way on other BMW models within the next decade.

Originally, the car was planned to be a one-off concept car; however, when executives dropped plans to compete with the Audi R8 last year, the big bosses decided to make EfficientDynamics their main focus by greenlighting the Z10 ED to production.

The car is being produced by its Technik division, which has previously worked on the 3-Series based Z1 and the M5 based Z8. AutoCar says that the car should weigh no more than 1,400 kg (3,080 lbs). Engine options on the table right now include a turbocharged direct-injected inline-6.

It will produce close to 400-hp when mated to BMW’s 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Sources say that with fuel-saving technologies such as start/stop and a rengeration braking system, the Z10 ED could increase fuel-efficiency by 15 percent. The regenerative braking system will store energy in an on-board lithium-ion battery, making the car a hybrid.

Production of the Z10 ED will be in limited number with pricing to start around £80,000 ($113,943)."


Source: AutoCar

[AnOutsider]

I'm not sure if that's just a photoshop mockup, but if it is, BMW won't be competing with the R8 in looks. I'm all for Turbocharged though

[randombloke]

autocar are famous for their photoshopped images like this - this looks like the bastard offspring of a z4 and their r8 spyder pshop prediction.

[R84ME]

Seriously, if BMW takes this concept to market, it will be a hit. I'm a fairly loyal BMW fan but I haven't seen styling that's been worth squat from BMW for a long time. Reminds me of the M1 somewhat.

[harrison]

That M 1 was a super-car in my eyes. Never even seen one in person . was a dream car for me in my childhood. It just had the look. I'm gonna go research this one !! Thanks for sparkin' my memories of that M 1. Even the name is awesome .Like a war machine.

[R8Taiwan]

The rear looks like an R8... and the sides look a bit like a Gallardo... the front seems to be lifted off an M6.....

If they do this right, design and all, it will be a hit since there are lots of us loyal BMW'ers.. hehehe .

[R84ME]

That M 1 was a super-car in my eyes. Never even seen one in person . was a dream car for me in my childhood. It just had the look. I'm gonna go research this one !! Thanks for sparkin' my memories of that M 1. Even the name is awesome .Like a war machine.

HARRISON - for a little more $$ than your R8, you could have had one!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/...hp/carno/53073

http://www.easyautosales.com/used-ca...1-6610080.html

This one's for you buddy..

[harrison]

Ummm...I'll stick with the R8 for now. My fantasies have changed alot since then!! Thanks for posting those pics.You have given me more time to wWORK !!

[4onenight]

that bmw took 3 different cars and put it on a 1 chassis, front looks like a m6, sides look like a gallardo, and the rear definitely came from a lexus lf-a(http://www.lexus.com/fcv/lf_a_roadster.html)