Impressive 'one of a kind' tribute project. Kudos for that.
Side note: notwithstanding the efforts and result, IMHO the use of genuine "CS", "CSL" and "GTS" badges on BMW cars remains the prerogative of the BMW M division.
Trivia: the origin of the orange color, the "Turbomeister" name, the font and logo, goes back to the BMW Motorsport racing days featuring "Jägermeister" sponsoring (a famous German digestif).
Internal code names:
- the internal code name for the E92 M3 GTS was "Jägermeister":
"BMW M GmbH chief Kay Segler says the internal code name for the M3 GTS was «Jägermeister», a reference to the famous German digestif and frat fuel with a history of sponsoring motorsports" (source: here and here)
- the internal code name for the E82 1M was "Pyrat":
"Before the 1 Series M Coupe was given its official designation, BMW M referred to the model internally as «Pyrat», allegedly because of the engineers' affection for a spiced rum of the same name" - "Above all else it's a car that allows the M Division to fly the pirate flag once again within BMW and in some ways the automotive world. And it all sort of makes sense considering the code name for the 1M is «Pyrat». A name inspired by late nights creating the car followed up by later nights drinking Pyrat Rum" (source: here, here and here) (example of proof: here - sticker on an OEM E82 1M part)
- the internal code name for the F87 M2 was "Pyrat2":
"The code nickname for the M2 is «pyrat2». Why pyrat2? If you recall, the 1M coupe's nickname was «pyrat»" (source: here)
- the (provisional) internal code name for the G87 M2 is "Drift Machine" (maybe "Driftmeister" in the end ?):
"The next-generation 2-Series will be called the «Drift Machine», so whenever I [Klaus Frölich - BMW product development] look at the design I can say «Adrian [Adrian van Hooydonk - BMW design chief], does that really look like a drift machine? It should have more thrill, do something more». If I drive the car I say «is it a drift machine ?»" "He [Klaus Frölich] claims responsibility for the «Drift Machine» moniker because he wants the designers and engineers developing the model range to understand its intended purpose as a driver’s car." (source: here and here)
E92 M3 GTS (138 cars): 2 cars got the Alpine White 3 body color (BMW paint code 300) and 136 cars got the 'Fire Orange II' paint (BMW paint code U94) (a lighter shade of orange than 'Inka'):
'Inka' (BMW paint code 022) in the 70s:
From "Jägermeister" to "Turbomeister":
May 2016: BMW presents the 'BMW 2002 Hommage Concept' in Northern Italy at the 'Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este' event (see dedicated thread
here). Pictures below were taken on the
'Falzarego Pass' in the Italian Dolomites.
August 2016: BMW presents the 'BMW 2002 Hommage Concept' featuring 'Turbomeister' livery in the USA at the Pebble Beach 'Concours d'Elégance' event (see dedicated threads
here and
here). The name, livery colors, font and logo are definitely a hat tip to the "Jägermeister" days of the past.
Other concept projects worth to note:
May 2014: in the virtual world, BMW presents a 'BMW Vision Concept GT6' (dedicated thread see
here).
And that 'BMW Vision Concept GT6' even entered the real world in 2018 through a tribute by Chinese enthusiasts (see dedicated thread
here).
May 2015: BMW presents the 'BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept' in Northern Italy at the 'Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este' event (see dedicated threads
here and
here) (presented in BMW color 'Golf Grün' / 'Golf Green' - BMW paint code 070).
August 2015: BMW presents the 'BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage R Concept' featuring different livery in the USA at the Pebble Beach 'Concours d'Elégance' event (see dedicated thread
here).
Last but not least, we also need to mention the 'BMW M2 MotoGP Safety Car' presented by BMW M in February 2016 (see dedicated thread
here).
Former BMW M boss Frank van Meel in September 2017 on future BMW CSL cars:
Van Meel said that the CSL designation will replace GTS on the four-rung hierarchy of M cars, which starts with the base model then progresses to Competition Pack, CS, then CSL. Like the GTS, CSLs will be BMW M's most hardcore offerings.
«CSL [will be] the top-of-the-line track tool, made on the track for the track, just with a number plate,» Van Meel said. With a CSL, you can expect cup tires, coilover suspension, a roll cage, water injection, and a fire extinguisher. Van Meel says that the CS on the other hand is «also a track tool, but with four seats,» and more emphasis on comfort.
(source: here)
