New model could potentially see a return

In recent weeks BMW has hinted it could be bringing back a car in the vein of the iconic M1, which would form an electrified supercar. 

The company is currently preparing to embark on a rapid-fire electrification programme, with electrified models including future M5 and M3 variants. 

The firm’s bosses have not ruled out an electric supercar inspired by the M1, despite putting a hold on the project three years ago. 

In 2019 BMW presented the idea of a Vision M hybrid supercar concept which indicated what customers can expect in regards to their electrified sports cars. However, shortly after it was reported that the project had been cancelled over concerts regarding research and development costs and low sales potential. The division later revealed the BMW XM SUV as the actual next stand-alone M car.

Despite this BMW bosses remain receptive to the prospect of more bespoke M models, which potentially opens the doors for revisiting the supercar concept. 

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