the BMW M Concept is yet another example of an adept artist bringing his vision to the small screen.

Penned by Idries Noah, the M Concept was designed as BMW’s answer to the R8, packing a 540 hp 5.0-liter V10 mounted amidships and drawing inspiration from the Ferrari Dino, 250GTO and, of course, BMW’s own M1 Homage. According to Noah, many of the Concept’s elements were pulled from nature, particularly the sides, “where the wave is hollow when it breaks.” Rhetorical flourishes aside, we’re partial to the rear and side views, while the front end is more than a bit overwrought for a modern Bimmer.