BMW M1 to feature highly optioned cosmetic personalization program !

[TunedM2C]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

If the M1 is at the Geneva auto show, it will be in either Sedona Red, Alpine White, or black.

Scott said it would be chrome shadow.

[ChrisK]

Dang-it ...I missed that

[PrimoM3]

One thing I think being thrown around a bit too much is that this will allow a lot more folks into ///M, be entry-level and cost feasible. Guys, this is going to be upper $40K's to start and probably mid $50K's optioned well. In this economy, I beleive it will still be somewhat exclusive. In demand, yes, but still an expensive luxury-priced german car.

[KWY91]

Wow the more I look at this thread, the more it psyches me into getting an M1!

[Marioalex24]

This is great news. I can't wait to see it.

[dmboone25]

Well I know one thing is for sure--the little tidbits and information that Scott has been dropping around here has produced the right result--you have people with 135s, 335s, and M3s talking about this car...

And we really haven't seen it yet....I just really hope that it 1) delivers the goods, and 2) doesn't take 2 years to get to the US....

It also really feels like this car is going to end up pushing 60K easily.....

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by zuggerat89

Wow, I am so excited!!! I can't wait to see Techno Violet!

[zuggerat89]

Originally Posted by Frosty

[dbtk]

Nice options list. But is it all really necessary? I just hope they take out the moonroof, rain sensing wipers, and RFT...and make them optional. I loved my 1982 320iS...stripped to the bone except for Recaros and BBS wheels.

[JasonCSU]

Man, March really needs to get here so the Geneva auto show can open.

[Advevo]

I doubt the M1 will be on Geneve.

If the car goes on sale in 2011 i think it s bit early.

Mostly you see prototypes driving around we have seen nothing in camoflage. Only a 135i with same wide arches and carbon roof in sedona red.

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Advevo

I doubt the M1 will be on Geneve.

If the car goes on sale in 2011 i think it s bit early.

Mostly you see prototypes driving around we have seen nothing in camoflage. Only a 135i with same wide arches and carbon roof in sedona red.

A very good point because it would be early, but I thought the rumor was that we may see a concept at Geneva.

[Trier Germany]

BMW has been pretty sneaky lately; they pulled a fast one with the M3 GTS. Only seen in one public sighting during a manufactuer test session at the ring. BMW ///M does extensive testing at the ring on all ///M models. The most we can hope for is a concept mockup at Geneva to hype the car a little while BMW is still developing it. Wait till spring comes we should see some ring sightings of the M1 be driven on the ring.

[BMW269]

The car shall be presentes as M1 Concept. The design is already ready. Final testings shall be later as it was with X1 Concept and 5 GT Concept.

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Trier Germany

The most we can hope for is a concept mockup at Geneva to hype the car a little while BMW is still developing it.

That's pretty much what I was expecting.

[Mark M]

Any special discounts or trade-in rates for current 135 owners who have not popped the cherry of the ECU in any way? Perhaps a 1er Loyalty plan?

[billspreston]

Originally Posted by Mark M

Any special discounts or trade-in rates for current 135 owners who have not popped the cherry of the ECU in any way? Perhaps a 1er Loyalty plan?

No chance...

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by billspreston

No chance...

+1

would be nice of course, but will never happen

[SCOTT26]

The Tii Concept and the addition of BMW Performance has established that there is a market for an in-house personalisation programme for M vehicles although aimed at the cosmetic aspect additional Performance upgrades will be introduced as an extended vehicle option.

The extended vehicle option will be a track orientated M1 in similar appeareance to the (E92) M3 GTS this will be a ltd edition run-out before the introduction of the next 1er Coupe. Given the specification for this model which could be badged as either GTS , CSL or given it's internal codename "SuperSport" and would add additional lightweight features such as lighter glass , and the removal of other comforts and features. It will have more power than the standard car similar to the way the M3 GTS has an extended power output over the standard M3.

Due to the cost of federalization it is highly unlikely the Extended vehicle option will be available in all markets as it does not justify clarification for the ltd series of production.

Purely as it is JOY is indulgence is a visual concept information relating to the debate of whats underneath the bonnet etc will be given at a later date when the production car is introduced later this year.
Additional cosmetic features for the engine bay will also be discussed later, no additional performance upgrades as the M1 will still sit under the M3 in terms of size and performance.

Although a competition pack has been introduced for the M3 it is ineveitable that by 2012 2 years before the current car is replaced that a "Phase II" CS package will be available for the M3. Both M1 and the outgoing M3 will help phase in their respective replacements with the M1 resorting to four cylinders with the M3 inheriting an upgraded version of the engine that will be found in the (E82) M1.

[dmboone25]

Thanks Scott--you are always pitching in information at the right time.

Can't wait to see what will arrive at Geneva......

[HondaGoneRogue]

Holy Sh*t. Theres a can of worms lol. M3 getting an N54? The boys are gonna love that.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Holy Sh*t. Theres a can of worms lol. M3 getting an N54? The boys are gonna love that.

Wait? Where does he say that?