April Idiot’s Day hasn’t been the identical because the complete “Voltswagen” fiasco 4 years in the past (keep in mind that?). However just a few automakers nonetheless take the chance to have some enjoyable and have fun the event through their official channels.

BMW didn’t maintain again this 12 months. The Bavarian automaker tried to trick followers into considering the corporate had two new autos coming quickly: A BMW M2 Dakar and an M3 Touring Evo race automotive. The renderings have been posted on BMW’s official Instagram accounts, and actually, each of those autos needs to be actual issues.

Photograph by: BMW

Photograph by: BMW

Photograph by: BMW

The M2 Dakar has every part you need on an off-roader: A raised suspension, wider fender flares, new bumpers with higher strategy and departure angles, and knobby tires. It even has a roof rack for the spare tire, auxiliary lighting for these darkish trails, and skid plates to guard the 473-horsepower inline-six engine.

The coupe appears to be like even stubbier sitting so excessive off the bottom. But when Porsche and Lamborghini can flip their 911 and Huracan fashions into succesful off-road coupes, BMW ought to be capable of do the identical with the M2. Even only a limited-run manufacturing can be implausible, and the automaker may simply recoup prices by giving it an equally excessive price ticket. Only a thought, BMW.

The model’s M Motorsport division teased the M3 Touring GT3 Evo on its Instagram account. The wagon has a race-inspired physique equipment with additional vents, a rear diffuser, and a large roof wing hanging off the again. It has entrance fender vents and intakes on the rear doorways for added sportiness.

Photograph by: BMW

Photograph by: BMW

Sadly, these autos are simply renderings and nothing extra. We gained’t see both automotive enter manufacturing. However given the place reception for each within the feedback sections, BMW ought to simply construct the rattling issues. Please?