Mael Oberkamph a photographer and photo rendering artist has created what he calls the BMW M-Zero Concept (not officially created by BMW).
According to Oberkamph the concept draws its inspiration from the BMW M6 and Aston Martin DB9. He feels that if the car were an actual production car it would be an Audi R8 competitor.
What do you think? Does this design work or is the combination of Aston Martin and BMW design cues too much?
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Comments (25)
Ugly. It's a disgrace to the roundels he put on it.
It's way to disproportionate to ever be a production car. Bmw would never have such a huge front overhang and the DUB wheels are horrible.
I give it a D-
He does a darn good job with fake photos though, quite an artist.
Posted by Cheap Car Lover | April 23, 2008 7:48 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 19:48
Quite an acheivement for a single artist, but... NO.
Posted by SEALBoy | April 23, 2008 8:34 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 20:34
The wheels are not DUB at all, no chrome on em.
But still, given BMW's recent shenanigans with the X6, somehow I think they would actually produce something this ugly.
Posted by Allen | April 23, 2008 8:55 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 20:55
Looks like a cross between the new Camaro and a wanna be Audi R8. What's up with the mid 80's era "louvered" taillights? This is the Trans Am of this decade. Frickin hairy chested, gold necklace wearing greaseballs.
Sig heil!
Posted by Rich | April 23, 2008 9:45 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 21:45
It looks like a Tiburon on roids from that side angle.
Posted by SteelCity1981 | April 23, 2008 10:00 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 22:00
Personally I think it looks great, and the fact that one artist made those... Incredible!
Yall all must hate the DB9 or something cause this car looks very similar to it.
Just my 2 cents!
Posted by Ryan | April 23, 2008 10:47 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 22:47
it looks great...
but i'm sure it'll be on the heavy side, and completely unattainable for the average salary man.
Posted by Dan | April 24, 2008 4:00 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 04:00
LOOKS LIKE A ALFA 8c eith a bmw face in side profile
Posted by o | April 24, 2008 4:51 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 04:51
Nice photoshopping (or is that foto-shopping?), but....
Since this concept is from an artist completely unconnected with the manufacturer, does it really belong on this page?
(If yes then I can provide plenty of concept drawings produced by my nine year old.)
Posted by bubba551 | April 24, 2008 4:54 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 04:54
This car looks good but they could do better.
the front ent is too stretch and the back too.
Posted by J- | April 24, 2008 5:37 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 05:37
So, you guys are just making of stuff for car news now?
Posted by Jake | April 24, 2008 6:00 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 06:00
That's the first decent looking BMW I've seen in over a decade. Too bad it's not a BMW. I still say Bangle should be lynched for what he did to the brand........
Posted by Kevin | April 24, 2008 7:02 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 07:02
I'm not opposed to the idea, but the front and rear views just don't scream BMW- too girly. I look at them and think "frills".
Needs to be tougher looking to compete with the industrial-looking R8.
The artist should have done to the tail lights what BMW did with the 5 series- you can't tell when the brake lights aren't on but the pattern of the LEDs look like wings when they come on. Very nice looking to me.
Also, I think the front should borrow more from the 5 series than the Z4.
Posted by bliq | April 24, 2008 8:32 AM
Posted on April 24, 2008 08:32
Why is some random guy's photoshopped car showing up on this site? How is this news?
Posted by gm0n3y | April 24, 2008 12:48 PM
Posted on April 24, 2008 12:48
this thing is so much uglyier than my 2010 z28 camaro
Posted by Clinton Supporter | April 24, 2008 2:53 PM
Posted on April 24, 2008 14:53
Wow
Posted by mr.love | April 24, 2008 5:56 PM
Posted on April 24, 2008 17:56
"The wheels are not DUB at all, no chrome on em." - Redneck Allen
You don't need chrome to be dubs. Dubs = 20".
Posted by Noya | April 24, 2008 7:57 PM
Posted on April 24, 2008 19:57
Hey everybody. Remember in James Bond Brosnan era. He drove 3 BMWs from Goldeneye to the World is not Enought. Only he ditch BMW back to the Aston Martin. Could BMW try reach back on the hands of James Bond? In my option I speak for my fellow Bond fans that 007 is want always behind the wheel of an Aston Martin in each Bond movie.
Posted by Coolio Hunt | April 27, 2008 8:53 PM
Posted on April 27, 2008 20:53
Anyone remember the 8 series? People who buy BMW's wouldn't buy it and the people who would buy it, wouldn't because it is a BMW. I just wonder why the artist decided to make it a "BMW".
Posted by Hangman | April 28, 2008 4:35 AM
Posted on April 28, 2008 04:35
I dont get it, everytime I get on this site, and read the boards; 95% of the comments are "boo its ugly" "screw that, looks retarded" "wow i don't think they would produce something that ugly." In my opinion I think this is a good looking car in most ways. I feel BMW needs something like this. Give the artist some credit. I grade it at a B-
Posted by Josh | April 29, 2008 4:05 AM
Posted on April 29, 2008 04:05
verey nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by saied | May 10, 2008 7:15 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 07:15
The car looks O.k. But take in mind that its just a concept and that it may change depending on the opinion of the people at the auto shows who either give good or bad comments about the concept. Personally I think the car is kinda cool but the rear and tailights might need improvment.
I give it a C+
Posted by rooster | May 17, 2008 9:44 PM
Posted on May 17, 2008 21:44
Looks nice but i dont see how thay could mix Aston Martin with a Bmw its not right Aston Martin's are fine as thay are and shouldent be mixed with another car it is nice tho
Posted by J B | July 9, 2008 4:31 AM
Posted on July 9, 2008 04:31
Looks nice but i dont see how thay could mix Aston Martin with a Bmw its not right Aston Martin's are fine as thay are and shouldent be mixed with another car it is nice tho its a d
Posted by J B | July 9, 2008 4:32 AM
Posted on July 9, 2008 04:32
I agree this is not news but a neat addition to this page no less shouldn't be here how ever the cars name speaks for itself M=much and ZERO=0
Then M-Zero must mean "nothing much" in German ....if I drove that car down the streets of Barvaria I would get shot and the car would get recycled cua Germans are smart like that.
Note for the artist : if you want to make money with your time instead of wasting it just create a site in which you post your concept cars for a prize and all the guests of the site vote on it. And make a member area to submit cars for $20 /year and provide them with steps and knowledge on the site for creating such art. so there you go making profit for your hobbies and providing a service for a small fee sounds good to me
Posted by 325i08 | September 6, 2008 6:16 PM
Posted on September 6, 2008 18:16