You learn something new... - Cars you didn't know existed, until now!

[MatskiMonk]

you mean this one?

....yes it's got to be one of the most insane cars BMW ever built.

They didn't run this story once only, its been cannibalized over and over again, every time with focus of some other cars....i showed this one, cause it had the most pics i could find quickly

No, though I do love the X5 LM, the engines sounds freakin' awesome. They built a RWD X5 M of the E53 generation, using the E39 M5 engine and running gear apparently, but there's very little info as far as I know.

 

[DeadStig86]

No, though I do love the X5 LM, the engines sounds freakin' awesome. They built a RWD X5 M of the E53 generation, using the E39 M5 engine and running gear apparently, but there's very little info as far as I know.

Ah okay, never heard about this one...sounds interesting

 

[analog]

I always thought the original late-nineties Audi TT was a great and very original design but I recently stumbled upon this Jaray Audi which although clearly looking entirely different, I did spot some familiar cues.

And to think this car is from 1923....

 

[MatskiMonk]

Features in Audi's 'ugly duckling' TV advert at the moment.

 

[McLaren]

No, though I do love the X5 LM, the engines sounds freakin' awesome. They built a RWD X5 M of the E53 generation, using the E39 M5 engine and running gear apparently, but there's very little info as far as I know.

You have any sort of link to the car? AFAIK, the LM was the only one-off BMW produced of the E53 generation besides a fabled Heritage Edition.

 

[MatskiMonk]

You have any sort of link to the car? AFAIK, the LM was the only one-off BMW produced of the E53 generation besides a fabled Heritage Edition.

I believe it to be the X5 you see in the left hand side of the background here... I don't recall if I read about it online or one of the press reports, but it was the same report that suggested there was a lightweight M6 down there too.

edit: see more below

 

[JER_CREST]

you mean this one?

....yes it's got to be one of the most insane cars BMW ever built.

They didn't run this story once only, its been cannibalized over and over again, every time with focus of some other cars....i showed this one, cause it had the most pics i could find quickly

That X5 has and engine from a Mclaren F1 in it the 6 litre V12.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> ...

You have any sort of link to the car? AFAIK, the LM was the only one-off BMW produced of the E53 generation besides a fabled Heritage Edition.

^ I agree, I tried to find that E39 M5-powered E53 X5 on the interwebs but with no luck...

 

[MatskiMonk]

You have any sort of link to the car? AFAIK, the LM was the only one-off BMW produced of the E53 generation besides a fabled Heritage Edition.

-> ...

^ I agree, I tried to find that E39 M5-powered E53 X5 on the interwebs but with no luck...

Right, well this isn't where I found it initially but...

"BMW M toyed with the remarkable idea of a rear-driven X5 using a third-generation V8 engine and an SMG paddle-shift gearbox! Apparently, it was very well received, but then the BMW board decreed that all 'X' models must be all-wheel drive, sealing its fate."

http://technology.xin.msn.com/motoring/photoviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=5316402&page=6#image=6

*looks* like a Carbon Fibre roof



edit:
Another mention of the M6 CSL, and.. an alternate view, appearing to show active rear spoiler!!!

edit:
From a Czech site: "At first glance, this M6 looks pretty mundane, after more careful inspection, however, it was clear that in this case the BMW played with aerodynamics. This coupe was fitted with active elements to improve its properties at speed."

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

^ Thanks for the info! 👍

 

[DQuaN]

How about a one-off X-5 with the engine from a McLaren F1?

 

[tankuroded]

There was a Lancer Evolution rally car... in Rothmans livery?

I like that.

 

[RocZX]

A experimental two-seat fastback Mustang, the chassis shortened by 16 inches and stuffed with a 260-cu.in. V-8 bored and stroked to 302 cubic inches.

 

[GDII]

There was a Lancer Evolution rally car... in Rothmans livery?

I like that.

This is a local hillclimb car with livery based on this car. 500hp+

My photos.

 

[-Fred-]

That Mustang looks like a cartoon car!

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> All I can say is WAT!?

Porsche B32

 

[Ken]

Omg, I love that Porsche!

 

[MedigoFlame]

Never knew about this!

http://jalopnik.com/the-original-prototype-for-the-mercedes-clk-gtr-was-a-m-321212058

Mercedes buying a McLaren F1 off of a private team to use it as a test prototype for the CLK-GTR. Crashed it, got rid of it. and it's back to a McLaren F1!

 

[AMCNUT]

A experimental two-seat fastback Mustang, the chassis shortened by 16 inches and stuffed with a 260-cu.in. V-8 bored and stroked to 302 cubic inches.

The first thing that seeing this car reminded me of was the original AMC AMX. Except this one looks really funny with those proportions.

 

[Rykon Zero]

I'm not sure if it actually has awkward proportions, or if I'm just so used to seeing normal Mustangs that it looks odd.

 

[Nessy]

I actually quite like that SWB Mustang, reminds me a bit of a 240Z, or a 72-73 Aston Martin Vantage.
It could do with smaller wheels maybe, but i expect the sump, and trans would catch some damage.

 

[AMCNUT]

I'm not sure if it actually has awkward proportions, or if I'm just so used to seeing normal Mustangs that it looks odd.

That might have something to do with it, but I think it would less strange if it were a notchback instead. That would better preserve the overall silhouette of the car. Yes no maybe?

 

[Rykon Zero]

...Might do it, if someone has the time and skills to PS it, they've got my support.

 

[Nessy]

A notch back wouldn't work for me, i think it would accentuate the size of the boot too much, and ruin the silhouette.

 

[AMCNUT]

It may - I'd have to see it visualized to be sure. Although the fastback makes the rear end almost too thick given the shortened length of the car.

 

[Crash]

-> All I can say is WAT!?

Porsche B32

That Porsche is pretty neat. I wonder if it had the same engine as the Vanagon or if it had a Porsche engine.

 

[Minty]

1982 Mercury LN7


I like it.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> Wow, I didn't know that there was a prequel to the Plymouth PT Spyder:

Plymouth Speedster Concept

^ Just look at the size of that thing! AND THAT HAIR!!!!

 

[Yauma9]

ಠ_ಠ

It's not only a M3 Truck ... It's a Targa M3 truck.

._.

 

[Slash]

1982 Mercury LN7


I like it.

A few minor changes and that car could have been soooooo much cooler.