|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
05-13-2011, 11:38 AM | #1 | |||||
Administrator
41142
Rep 21,245
Posts |
Autoblog BMW 1M Review - "We would take this new 1M Coupe over a BMW M3 Competition"
BIMMERPOST NEWS Autoblog 1M Coupe Review - "E30 M3 Reincarnate" Autoblog's review (full review) of the 1M coupe is in and this is the message they have for everyone -- "Enthusiasts, BMW has your car." They also called the 1M an E30 M3 Reincarnate. The following sums up their experience in a few sentences: In similar manner, what makes the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe so special isn't found in charts, numbers or statistics. Instead, its appeal is discovered once you settle into the supportive bucket seats behind the thick steering wheel. Its allure is captured in the masterful combination of a torque-laden engine mated to a lightweight rear-wheel-drive platform controlled with a traditional manual transmission – the little coupe with the big flares is old school retro-cool and deliciously fun to drive. The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe doesn't target boy-racers, it targets enthusiasts. And a few quotes which stood out to us: Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
|||||
05-13-2011, 11:43 AM | #2 |
Colonel
702
Rep 2,548
Posts
Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver, CO
|
Exactly, targeted for the enthusiast.
__________________
Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 12:05 PM | #6 |
Buys too many toys...
17
Rep 305
Posts |
well done BMW. this would make for a great DD in the future.
__________________
2014 BMW 740Li/2000 Ferrari 360/2004 Yamaha R1
2003 X5 4.6is (Sold) 1995 M3 (Sold) |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 12:32 PM | #7 |
Captain
103
Rep 677
Posts |
Got word my 1M arrives in July. Prior its release, for over a year I dreamed of getting an e92 M3, but when it came down to the numbers it was just too much... they say somethings are worth waiting for and I am so happy this is the turn out Finally, BMW has come out with a real M3 again.
__________________
Follow my car/ life via Instagram @rdauito
2011 E82 1M #215 of 740 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877009 |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 12:43 PM | #9 |
Brigadier General
504
Rep 3,446
Posts |
Too bad only one year of production. Could do a lot with the $15 or $20 k left over.
__________________
See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 12:54 PM | #10 |
Captain
295
Rep 939
Posts |
Pretty impressive - the car is well received within the auto enthusiasts media forum and it appears to be selling well.
I hope that, in aggregrate, these positives promote a next generatation 1M. If the next iteration is designed to meet what the folks at M Gmbh believed the 1st generation missed in keeping with the M ideal (per interview with head of M division) - the next one will be aboslutely unreal! Last edited by auggiem3; 05-14-2011 at 08:43 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 01:01 PM | #12 |
Captain
295
Rep 939
Posts |
Just because I know someone will question my post about the first gen 1M lacking what the M division considers a full M effort....see below for quote.
"Unfortunately everything that makes a great BMW M Coupe was not attainable due to the low budget. When you take into consideration of crash testing etc. Had the 1M be equipped with a standard carbon fibre roof it would not be heading to the USA as BMW would not have funded extra crash testing. BMW did not want to fully commit seeing as the car has a relatively short production window. At first not everyone was convinced but now everybody is a believer. Look at this car now and look at it closely. Because it is what is attainable ,when you have limited resources to work with. It is also the appetizer , given the response to the car when it was undergoing development. The next generation 1er M Coupe or M2? has been given a much larger development budget so next time round , there is more freedom to progress ideas that could not be attained this time around, because of cost within the next car." http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464177 |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 01:25 PM | #13 |
Major
42
Rep 1,177
Posts |
I still think an M car should have a new engine.. if they were targeting 335HP they should have made a new non Turbo I6 3.5L to get that horse power.. otherwise this is a wet dream car..
__________________
Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth
Performance: JB4|BMW PE|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals|Black Kidney Grill |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 01:28 PM | #14 | |
Colonel
117
Rep 1,998
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
X1, R58 JCW, M2 in my future if planets align
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 01:51 PM | #15 |
Private First Class
15
Rep 174
Posts |
Want one so bad now .. But for now I'll just take my 135i one mod at a time wonder when can we get our hands on some of the performance 1M coupe parts ??
__________________
BMS JB4 PnP / RPI scoops / BSH OCC / BMS DCI / H&R Super Sport Springs / Nitto INVO 225f 255r / CP-e axle back / BMWPerf. CF rear spoiler, iCarbon CF sideview mirror covers / CF grills / BMWPerf. Front rotors / EBC slotted rear rotors / SS Braided lines / StopTech performace pads / E93 M3 Front Sway / BERK resonated mids / BMS 12mm spacers
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 02:57 PM | #17 |
Private
20
Rep 93
Posts |
Hi everybody.
Took delivery of my AW 1 M Coupé today, the first to be delivered in Belgium and Luxembourg. Drove it for almost 200 km. Impressive, even unbelievable what this car offers in terms of performance for little money compared to an E9x M3 I still have my E46 CSL and will keep it, but this 1 M is by far the most "M" car I have been driving for the past couple of years. I used to own a E92 but the 1 M is by far the better M car. It reminds my of my former M experiences when I was young and owned a E30 Sport Evolution. Back to the roots for M GmbH. Great deal guys!!! I can only confirm Dr. Segler's words : IT'S M PURE And I now understand why M GmbH made such a massive marketing struggle concerning the disclosure of the car. To all those waiting for theirs to be delivered.....waiting time is worth it. To all others, you don't know what you are missing. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 03:03 PM | #18 | |
Major
53
Rep 1,153
Posts |
Quote:
I can understand the concern with the M3, because it's going from a NA V8 to a FI I6. You're losing the awesome sound of the V8 and it's high rev capability. But in the case of the 1M, you'd be going from a FI I6 to a NA I6... ok, maybe we'd have a higher rev limit on the NA engine, but you'd be losing out on all of the torque from the FI engine. The way I see it, isn't having turbos pretty much a win if you're not going to be changing engine displacement and you're staying with the same number of cylinders anyway? Also, I'm sure the upcoming FI I6 engine for the M3 will beat the NA V8 in performance, but there's always something to be said about having more cylinders - it's probably the sound/fun factor. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 03:15 PM | #19 |
Major
14
Rep 1,044
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 04:44 PM | #20 |
Major
53
Rep 1,153
Posts |
Well, if it's like the M3 the "performance" parts are a black kidney grill, carbon fibre mirror cover, carbon fibre front splitters, carbon fibre spoiler, and the performance exhaust. It's funny that the exhaust is the only one of the performance parts that might have any real world impact on performance.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 05:18 PM | #21 |
Converted
30
Rep 920
Posts |
I have tickets for the weekend but am out of town Saturday. Hope to make it to the Sunday morning race.
__________________
'11 BMW M3 E90 Jerez - Fox | '17 BMW i3 BEV Protonic - Dalbergia |
Appreciate
0
|
05-13-2011, 05:20 PM | #22 |
Converted
30
Rep 920
Posts |
Ok this iPhone app has really shit the bed today.
This will probably end up a duplicate. I have tickets, but have family birthday commitments Saturday. I'm hoping to make it to the Sunday morning race.
__________________
'11 BMW M3 E90 Jerez - Fox | '17 BMW i3 BEV Protonic - Dalbergia |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|