BMW beauty could be real beast

As concept cars go, this has to be up there with the best of them. BMW's recently-revealed, modern twist on the classic M1 marks the 30 year anniversary of a rare and highly-prized supercar.nextpage

The Hommage concept pays tribute to its impossibly sleek 1978 counterpart with instantly-recognisable features like the louvred rear screen and angular styling.nextpage

But in some area's the M1 has been given a modern update, such as the front grille which has been designed to enhance its aerodynamic capability.nextpage

The basic shape of the Hommage is clearly reminiscent of its predecessors.nextpage

The Hommage gives BMW fans just a hint of what designers could achieve if they launched a mid-engine supercar. Watch this space...