The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  M5          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Classic Cars View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message D. Twin-charged My Car: is not twin-charged Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 7558 Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:05 pm    Post subject: M5 I do not have the source, but "In 1989, Motorsport engineers developed an M5 convertible, with two lengthened front doors and seating for four. It really did come very close to production - a price of 50,000 GBP was agreed, and space was even booked at the Geneva motor show. But one week before its intended debut, BMW 'killed' it, believing it would have led to a demand for non-M 5 Series convertibles, which might have dented drop-top 3 Series sales." Back to top PR Twin-charged My Car: -o--o- Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 9776 Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:40 pm    Post subject: What a strange, yet strangely alluring car. Good find, Dan. _________________ Back to top BeN The Motor, Singapore branch. My Car: Toyota Corolla View My Motor: . Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 9011 Location: Singapore Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:19 am    Post subject: Imagine what might have been.... _________________ On the other side of the world - Hurlecot de Millou Not the same since 2008 Back to top Racing Twin-charged My Car: Z1, 135i Coupe and E500. Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 9647 Location: Work Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:53 am    Post subject: Like that! _________________ Back to top Matt Nuclear My Car: Astra Coupe 1.8 SE2 Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 12018 Location: Plymouth, UK Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:38 am    Post subject: Very, very nice seats. It all looks great. What a pity they canned it. _________________ Small car, big heart. Back to top Dr. Hfuhruhurr Propellorhead My Car: pending Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 12120 Location: Europa Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:17 pm    Post subject: Velour seats with M stripes - cool! Back to top Guitar Zero Turbocharged My Car: Monkey spunk moped Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 3319 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:42 pm    Post subject: That would have been a floppy load of old toot to drive. I have seen lidless and soggy shoe boxes that have greater structural rigidity than that. _________________ Previous convictions : 2006 Focus ST 2.5 2001 BMW 520i 2002 Focus 2.0 zetec 1999 Fiat Punto Back to top Blarno Motorhead My Car: A homo's devil machine with Git Plate. Franc soon to be departed. Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 8433 Location: The corporate whore juggernaut Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:07 am    Post subject: Ah, but how many shoeboxes have whacking great 6-bangers powering them?   _________________ Arms held out, in the Jesus Christ Pose. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Classic Cars All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum The Motor----------------Welcome to the MotorGeneralOn the RoadNew Cars and ConceptsYour CarsTest DrivenClassic CarsForum DiaryClassic Cars: Potted History Guides Motor World----------------In the MagsClassified InformationRacing PostsShow TimeBikesTrack DaysWay Back When Pit Stop----------------GamesPhotographyThe LoungeMummy and Daddy CornerAuto-JournalsTop Five or PollThe Best of the Motor  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group