The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the best cars of all time and certainly one of the most raved about models of recent times.
Some fans out there love the BMW 1 Series M Coupe as if its the Messiah and would not change anything about it.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Unfortunately, not everybody agrees with these fans and when Global Concept Automobile decided to take one into the racing.
Whenever a production car is turned into a racer, there’s plenty of components that need to be changed in order to handle the conditions but what GC Automobile did is beyond belief.
Technically called a silhouette race car, this racing version of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is miles away from the car we all know and love.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Naturally, the wheels, tires, brakes, suspension setup and all of the interior was changed but things go a lot further than that.
I’m not even talking about the wider, lower, aerodynamic body which has robbed away some of the looks of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
I’m talking about the racing team taking away the very heart of the 1 Series M Coupe, its engine and gearbox. Whereas we all loved the 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight six and the manual gearbox, apparently it won’t cut it on the track.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Instead, GC Automobile opted for a 6.2 liter Chevrolet V8 engine with 550 horsepower and a sequential gearbox. No doubt the performance is of a different level but we just can’t help but disapprove of the decision to build this car.
A silhouette racer has nothing to do with the production model it resembles and thus they could have made it any other shape they wanted.
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The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the best cars of all time and certainly one of the most raved about models of recent times.
Some fans out there love the BMW 1 Series M Coupe as if its the Messiah and would not change anything about it.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Unfortunately, not everybody agrees with these fans and when Global Concept Automobile decided to take one into the racing.
Whenever a production car is turned into a racer, there’s plenty of components that need to be changed in order to handle the conditions but what GC Automobile did is beyond belief.
Technically called a silhouette race car, this racing version of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is miles away from the car we all know and love.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Naturally, the wheels, tires, brakes, suspension setup and all of the interior was changed but things go a lot further than that.
I’m not even talking about the wider, lower, aerodynamic body which has robbed away some of the looks of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
I’m talking about the racing team taking away the very heart of the 1 Series M Coupe, its engine and gearbox. Whereas we all loved the 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight six and the manual gearbox, apparently it won’t cut it on the track.
GC Automobile BMW 1 Series M Coupe racer
Instead, GC Automobile opted for a 6.2 liter Chevrolet V8 engine with 550 horsepower and a sequential gearbox. No doubt the performance is of a different level but we just can’t help but disapprove of the decision to build this car.
A silhouette racer has nothing to do with the production model it resembles and thus they could have made it any other shape they wanted.
