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Rendered speculation: BMW RZ-M6
Posted on Jan 16 2009 by Daily Editor

Racer X Design has released renderings of BMW RZ-M6 concept that is based on the 6-series, with some of the design cues borrowed from the M1 Hommage concept and the E24 6-series(introduced in 1984).

Goal of the BMW RZ-M6 was to show how 6-series should look like - that’s in their opinion though. Racer X Design has widened the body panels by 50 mm, kidneys are almost identical to the M1 Hommage.

If you liked the M1 Hommage, then you would love to see the RZ-M6 in the production. Currently it is just a dream, but it could be more if Racer X Design finds a partner with loads of cash.






Press release:

BMW RZ-M6

Inspired by the earlier generation E24 6 series, the RZ-M6 captures the stylish and aggressive looks of the older generations of BMW’s and puts them in the current 6 series. This is what the current 6 series could look like, by replacing body panels, yet keeping the basic structure intact. The body is 50mm wider to offer wider rubber for better grip.

The current M6 already offers a high level of performance, with upgrades for even more power available worldwide. The RZ-M6 is designed to show how a 6 series should look like to reflect that pedigree. While aggressive, it’s not over the top, keeping the lines of the current M6 structure flowing and factory like. It’s not a boy racer’s car, it’s more mature, more elegant, yet not to be messed with. All this was evident in the older generation BMW’s. This is a tribute to the E24 6 series.

Started as a small independent body styling company, Racer X Design has a history of designing and building conversions based on top of existing cars for competitions, together with designing cars and such conversions for international clients. We are looking for partners who have the same passion for the BMW brand and would like to see the RZ-M6 hit production. For more information go to RACER X DESIGN INDEX

History of the E24 6 series

The early BMW sport coupes had monumental performance and style with the added luxury of design and technology. Showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1976, the 6 Series E24 sport coupes were the successor to the E9 3.0 CSi coupe. The coupe tradition in the early and mid seventies had been so widely successful, that BMW decided the era of 1965-75 coupes needed a successor. Transferring the tradition and image created by BMW with beautiful models like the 2000 C/CS and the 3.0-3.5 CS/CSi/CSL coupes, the E24 coupe captured this same image and effect. The E24 635 CSi touring car was BMWs entrant in Group A touring car racing from 1983 until the introduction of the BMW M3 in 1986.

Source: Racer X Design via BMWBlog

Looks kinda hot, but its no where near a German luxury car, more an American muscle

i am pretty sure though the 1er supersports will have more than a passing resemblance to this:P

^ Now since you brought that up....is the 1er SS based on the current, or next-gen 1er platform????
If the front of the Super Sport is going to be so different from the normal 1er, one starts to think this model is planned for the 2nd generation 1er....

I really hope BMW brings back the exposed twin headlights instead of putting it behind a glass housing and the reverse wedge - which the new Z4 already has to a some degree.

What a beauty! Aggressive, hot & just right to be a beastly-luxury coupe!

P.S; She does have some of Camaro & Challenger's essence in it's front-end though!

I agree that it looks a tad too American but I actually love the looks!

I don't give a rat's ass where the looks come from, as long as the damn thing looks good. In this case, HOT!

That is menacing

The front and rear doesn't look anything like a modern BMW to me... waaay too much Stateside influence to make for a proper BMW.