1 series Mdrive 35i

[spidertri]

A BMW 1 Series Coupe, tweaked by the company's M-Technik division, is reportedly under development for UK release in mid-2011. Destined to slot beneath the M3 Coupe, the smaller 1 Series Coupe is said to feature a modified twin-turbocharged six-cylinder packing 350 horsepower. The aluminum engine will be mated to a standard six-speed dual-clutch gearbox with an electronically-controlled rear M differential. With a curb weight of just over 3,300 pounds and easily making more than 310 lb-ft of torque, the newest M-car will breeze past 60 mph in well under five seconds without breaking a sweat (for comparison's sake, BMW claims the 135i takes 5.2 seconds but publications like Car and Driver have hit 60 mph in the 4.7-second range)

The 1 Series Motorsport variant will reportedly retain the current car's standard MacPherson struts up front and the multi-link rear configuration, but the division's engineers have fitted firmer springs and dampers (and new bushings) to improve handling. Lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels complete the hardware package. Cosmetically, the so-called "M1" will wear an M division body kit with a new front spoiler, flared wheel arches, larger side sills, a rear spoiler and an aggressive rear valance with four M-signature chrome exhaust tips.

The name is still not finalized. Understandably, BMW is hesitant to quickly slap the "M1" label on the rear decklid as that name originally adorned the company's legendary road supercar in the late 1970s. Destined to become the M division's most affordable model, we really don't care what BMW calls it... just send it to our shores.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/06/r...1-trickle-out/

Ok so it's not really called that (hopefully ) but it is cool to see details about the 135tii/"M1" finally come out.

I wish the M guys had lightened it a bit more but everything else sounds pretty good. Should be a beast of a "little" car.

[Maverix]

w00t!! Can't wait! I doubt they'll be calling it the m1 though.

[ChItalian1027]

oh man this looks so cool! i too agree that BMW won't name it the M1 but still its going to be a badass car

[jbt]

That's going to be a beast of a tiny car!

[M3enthusiast]

Wow thats really neat. With a chip that car will be insane.

[spidertri]

Some new spy shots from the good ole Nurburgring.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/13/s...laps-the-ring/

[tiFreak]

damn, look at that fender

[roadrash]

Oh man, I love the swirly paint scheme!

[1996 328ti]

Wonder what it will be called?
I think the car is coming to Ofest for it's first US debut.

[Kiponator]

It's a sad era we live in when the 3300lbs BMW is the lightweight sensation!

[spidertri]

^^^ Agreed



Not a fan of the "1 series M Coupe" name...shoulda been the 135tii. M coupe = Z car. Still its cool that they are making it, hopefully it will cost less than $50k.

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by spidertri

^^^ Agreed



Not a fan of the "1 series M Coupe" name...shoulda been the 135tii. M coupe = Z car. Still its cool that they are making it, hopefully it will cost less than $50k.

Should start in the 40s.

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

Should start in the 40s.

Does that include the swirly paint job?

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by roadrash

Does that include the swirly paint job?

I've seen the swirly paint job in town when they where testing the X6s. It's very 60s.

[roadrash]

Top Gear: BMW confirms new ‘1-Series M’