BMW has taken its 2002 Hommage concept revealed early this year and gone to racecar town – or the pits – with it for this weekend’s Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, California.

Painted in iconic orange/black livery – which the brand says is “synonymous in the minds of many motor sport fans with the triumphs of the 1970s” – the 2002 Hommage is toughened with gold multi-spoke wheels matching its headlight surrounds with yellow tinting.

BMW says the gold hue gives a nod to the 2002’s 50th anniversary this year, while Munich is also using the latest 2002 Hommage to celebrate the 1973 2002 Turbo being the first turbocharged production car to debut in Europe.

BMW 2002 Hommage racecar rear

The latest 2002 Hommage is a far contrast from the restrained, petite pale blue example unveiled in May at Italy’s comparable event, the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

BMW 2002 Hommage racecar front

The brand does, however, add: “As in the heyday of the BMW 2002, design excellence and turbo technology bring unsurpassed levels of fun to twisty race tracks, country roads and mountain passes alike.”

BMW 2002 Hommage racecar side

With two concepts and counting, will a production version ever emerge? And could this be a pointer to a next-generation 2 Series and M2?