5 0 Y E A R S O F B M W M ■ (Above) Jochen Neerpasch was heavily involved with the M1 development and also with the M1 Procar series launch, which turned out to be very successful. ■ (Above Left to Right) The M8 never did hit the market. A large and luxurious coupe would certainly be interesting as an M-version. Two interesting models that both had the Motorsport engine: a two-door and convertible version (pictured) of the E34 5 Series. ■ (Above Left to Right) M3 Touring Concept - the 3 Series did not have an M-version until 2022, although prototyping began with the E46 platform. A V12-powered X5 Concept - not just any V12, but the Le Mans 24-hour race-car engine was implanted to an X5. 20 derBayerische