The 1M falls flat for me. It's basically a 135 with a tune, LSD, and some aesthetic changes. I wonder if the M Division even touched it.
Every M car gets its own unique attention, which includes its own unique engine. This thing needs a naturally aspirated inline 6. Look at the E46 M3, you're telling me they couldn't take the 3.2L engine and improve upon it? (efficient dynamics, right?). The 1 M is boring. They should have just called it the 135i w/ competition package and charged an extra 5k for it.
I don't think their sales are going to look very good on this one. If anything, more 135's will be sold as a result.
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