Tii name hints at turbo-power
With the paint barely dry on the first 1-Series saloons to roll of the production line, it seems that BMW is looking to one-up itself with a heavily breathed upon range topper.
The tii concept, named after a performance version of the 70s 2002 saloon, features a reworked bodykit incorporating resculpted bumpers, which actually add to the car’s length, and a small carbon fibre gurney flap on the bootlid.
On the inside, the concept gets black alcantara aplenty and some nice contrasting iPod white trim.
As for what’s under the bonnet, BMW remains schtum on the power source, although it has plenty of power units in its armoury.
While our choice, naturally, would be the straight six from the old M3, this car’s single twin-exhaust nods towards a smaller unit – possibly the homologation 320si special.
This engine had the tasty carbon air box a la M3 CSL (ish), but its actual performance figures weren’t that great.
However, stick a turbo or two on that lump and, coupled to this car’s carbon-fibre-assisted light weight then we may have a successor to the original E30 M3 on our hands.
 Concept has a liberal sprinkling of carbon fibre |
 Side shot shows lip spoiler made of... you guessed it... carbon fibre |
 Tasty racing seats with white trim. Very now |
 Rear view shows the exhaust that raised a thousand questions |
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