[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/","headline":"The BMW \u2018M\u2019 Cars That Never Were","name":"The BMW \u2018M\u2019 Cars That Never Were","description":"We all know and love BMW\u2019s M range of cars whether it\u2019s the rather new M2 or the cult classic E30! They are fun to drive, have a lot of badge prestige and are very popular. Many \u2018M\u2019 models have been created in BMW\u2019s history, but what about the ideas that never made it past the concept stage? Let\u2019s take a look at some of our favourite BMW \u2018M\u2019 Cars that just didn\u2019t make the cut! BMW M3 Pickup \u2013 […]","datePublished":"2017-02-08","dateModified":"2017-02-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-9.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-9.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/","about":["BLOG","PERFORMANCE CARS"],"wordCount":331,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M","BMW M3 Compact","BMW M3 Pickup","BMW M3 Pickup MK2","BMW M3 Touring","concept car"],"articleBody":"We all know and love BMW\u2019s M range of cars whether it\u2019s the rather new M2 or the cult classic E30! They are fun to drive, have a lot of badge prestige and are very popular. Many \u2018M\u2019 models have been created in BMW\u2019s history, but what about the ideas that never made it past the concept stage? Let\u2019s take a look at some of our favourite BMW \u2018M\u2019 Cars that just didn\u2019t make the cut!BMW M3 Pickup \u2013 1986The rather strange M3 Pickup served the BMW \u2018M\u2019 Division\u2019s base in Garching for 26 years and was used to move various different types of heavy equipment around the site.Underneath the bonnet was the Italian-spec M3 engine which was a 2L variant with 190bhp. Apart from this Pickup, a few aftermarket companies built similar vehicles for use in Greece due to\u00a0a tax loophole!BMW M3 Compact \u2013 1996It\u2019s fair to say that BMW were wey\u00a0ahead of their time with the M3 Compact concept which could now be seen to be the ever-loved 1 Series M coupe of today.Two versions of the M3 Compact were built one had a 282bhp, 3L engine and other other had a whopping 317bhp, 3.2L engine!BMW M3 Touring \u2013 2000In 2000, the BMW M3 Touring concept was built to demonstrate what was possible with technology at the time, although BMW never had any intent for it to be more than a concept!We would love to see BMW create a fast estate with the prestigious M badge status some time soon.BMW M3 Pickup MK2 \u2013 2011When BMW first unveiled the M3 Pickup Mk2 on April Fool\u2019s Day in 2011, many people thought that this was a joke.Of course they were right in saying that the car would never be produced but when you look under the bonnet, BMW weren\u2019t entirely joking. A 4-litre V8 which produces 414bhp and during N\u00fcrburgring tests, BMW said that the vehicle reached 186mph!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The BMW \u2018M\u2019 Cars That Never Were","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/the-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]