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There is a bit of false reporting when it comes to the next series of 1 especially within the Front Wheel drive / Rear Wheel drive argument.
All direct replacements for the 1 series remain Rear Wheel Drive.
The upcoming sub- 1 series BMW will be BMW's only venture into Front Wheel drive because it is shared with the next MINI.
Current six cylinder engines are being replaced with similar output , but increased efficiency and less weight and to do this will see a line of new turbo-charged four cylinder engines. In Europe BMW have always offered four cylinders and this is progression to accomodate future challenges and legislation. I would say it will difficult but some have to comply with that there will be a BMW in the US Market with four cylinders replacing six cylinders.
Since it is early days the strategy for 1M (F22) is only on paper and they have compiled a "shopping list" of what they want to do for the car that is nigh impossible to do on this outgoing car.
The next 1er Coupe is certainly a right candidate for M treatment as they haved really focused on making the Coupe and Cabrio more like the 2002 in design elements. But the key is one difference that will come with all other 1er models.
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