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Here are some bold BMW M cars that never made it to mainstream markets, probably because they were just too weird\u2026 BMW\u2019s […]","datePublished":"2018-06-25","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"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\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?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\/2018\/06\/BMW-M3-Pickup-FEATURE.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/BMW-M3-Pickup-FEATURE.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/latest-news-best-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/","about":["BMW","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":477,"keywords":["bmw","BMW M","M SPORT"],"articleBody":"Owning a BMW M car is the aspiration of many thanks to the finely-tuned engines, race car styling and the general aura around the red and blue M badge that just makes you instantly cooler.As much as we love a good M3 or M4, there are a few M cars that make the standard ones look boring. Here are some bold BMW M cars that never made it to mainstream markets, probably because they were just too weird\u2026BMW\u2019s M3 pickup trucksNot too long ago in 2011, BMW offered their very own April fools joke in the form of the M3 pickup. However, this little motor is not to be laughed at. Packed with the same 4.0-litre V8 engine that\u2019s found in the other M3s, this little pickup has over 400 horsepower and can reach speeds of around 186 mph.Not only is this thing fast, it\u2019s also convertible! Well, you can remove the roof panel. But alas, the M3 pickup never made it to production and was nothing more than an expensive bit of fun for the engineers at BMW as well as a functional utility vehicle to be used on their factory grounds.But it doesn\u2019t end there. If you\u2019re a keen BMW enthusiast, you may know that they already made an M3 pickup in the past to be used as a parts hauler for their M division premises. This was the 1986 BMW M3 pickup which can be seen below.The Ur-RoadsterOne of the first designs to come out of the BMW M division was what we see on this crazy-looking machine. At the time, the M division of BMW had just got their own separate design department and so one of their first tasks was to design a sporty roadster. So, the got busy and began brainstorming ideas and somehow, ended up with this beady-eyed sports car.As you can probably guess from the similarities, the 1990 Ur-Roadster was the concept car that somewhat paved the way to the Z3, the capable roadster that we all know and love today. It sure does look odd, but it\u2019s like no other BMW we\u2019ve ever seen and it tells a story of the early days of BMW M\u2019s design team.E36 M3 CompactBuilt in celebration of Auto Motor und Sport (AMS) magazine\u2019s 50th birthday, the E36 M3 compact was a one-of-a-kind unavailable to the public. The hatchback was powered by the S50 3.2 L European engine and also featured M3-spec brakes, M tuned suspension and 17 inch double spoke M alloys.AMS magazine wrote a piece on the car in 1996, going over all of its cool features such as M-Technic aero package, M wing mirrors, clear indicator lenses and sporty interior. According to the magazine, the hot hatch was capable of 0-62 mph in a respectable 5.3 seconds."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Best BMW M Cars That Never Were","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/latest-news-best-bmw-m-cars-that-never-were\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]