Sabine Schmitz might be out of Ring Taxi duty, but she can't seem to let go off BMW M models. For the German car show
TURBO, Sabine reviewed the 1-series M Coupe, and if it can live up to its marketing claims.
Even if you don't understand German you can see what a blast she had. Or, in her own words: "The 1M makes you wanna drive fast."
We've translated the most interesting parts below:
BMW claim: Athletic design
Sabine Schmitz: "This car is very aggressive, almost ostentatious. It rather reminds me of a muscle man than of an athelete."
BMW claim: All-out intense
Sabine Schmitz: "The specs such as manual transmission and mechanical limited slip differential sound promising. The 1M is planted on the road, and that's what I want in a sports car. You can feel the road. The engine makes such an aggressive noise."
BMW claim: The acceleration is breathtaking - so is the braking
Sabine Schmitz: "It makes a lot of fun. BMW had issues with the brakes in the past, but the brakes [of the 1M] worked flawlessly."
BMW claim: Motor Sports in its genes
Sabine Schmitz: "The 1M makes so much fun on a race track. It's made for the turns and offers a lot of grip out of corners."
After all, Sabine could agree with most of the surely not humble marketing slogans BMW uses for the 1M. It's just the exterior desing which was a bit over the top to her. Good to see she's still a thing for BMW.