Edmunds Inside Line 1M First Drive

as7920 · 05-02-2011, 05:06 AM

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/1-seri...rst-drive.html

urban_alchemist · 05-02-2011, 05:33 AM

D'ya think they liked it?

BMWDAD · 05-02-2011, 05:56 AM

Hey guys, just read this review, congrads on a great car.

Cayman and M3's watch out!

Dan Parker · 05-02-2011, 06:30 AM

Quite possibly the most important statement I've read so far:

"Despite the inclusion of turbochargers, the muscular properties of the engine don't trail off beyond 4,500 rpm — the point where peak torque begins to subside. If anything, it continues to feel stronger the closer you run it to the 7,000-rpm cutout. Revs rise in an urgent fashion, but without any lag."

Jet Mech · 05-02-2011, 11:43 AM

Funny quote:

"Did we mention that it's stupid fun with the DSC+T switched off?"

Joer · 05-02-2011, 04:56 PM

Thanks Mark, sounds very much like the review I've just read in the latest edition of Autocar.

as7920 · 05-02-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joer

Thanks Mar, sounds very much like the review I've just read in the latest edition of Autocar.

Yeah. Good review, I liked it.

Redadair · 05-03-2011, 11:42 AM

Another great review!

Thanks for sharing.

M12Power · 05-29-2011, 11:23 PM

http://www.insideline.com/bmw/1-seri...es_ft_111.html

The video is not working for me. Does it work for anyone?

Ascari · 05-29-2011, 11:54 PM

yep, video worked for me

Hotrod99 · 05-30-2011, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Certainly Not Perfect
One area where the 2011 BMW 1 Series M lags the M3 is throttle response. The N54 straight-6 doesn't deliver the razor-sharp reactions you get in the M3. Power delivery is another issue.

I would have thought that the engaging of M-Mode (M Button) would have helped this. This was the only negative thing they really reflected on.

Those Torque figures always put a big

on my face!

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BMWDAD Captain 93 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2017 Porsche Macan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, Va. iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, just read this review, congrads on a great car. Cayman and M3's watch out!
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Quite possibly the most important statement I've read so far: "Despite the inclusion of turbochargers, the muscular properties of the engine don't trail off beyond 4,500 rpm — the point where peak torque begins to subside. If anything, it continues to feel stronger the closer you run it to the 7,000-rpm cutout. Revs rise in an urgent fashion, but without any lag." __________________ Dan Parker
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Jet Mech First Lieutenant 66 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Coupe VO Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nowhereville iTrader: (1)	Funny quote: "Did we mention that it's stupid fun with the DSC+T switched off?"
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Joer Lieutenant 41 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK, Midlands iTrader: (0)	Thanks Mark, sounds very much like the review I've just read in the latest edition of Autocar. __________________ ________________________________ Last edited by Joer; 05-02-2011 at 05:21 PM.. Reason: missed out the k!
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Redadair Major 103 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: 2011 1M #293 - 88 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray iTrader: (0)	Another great review! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 88 E30 M3 100% OEM 73K Miles 02 E39 M5 Le Mans Blue 50K Miles 06 E46 M3 ZCP 58K Miles
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M12Power Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	http://www.insideline.com/bmw/1-seri...es_ft_111.html The video is not working for me. Does it work for anyone?
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Ascari Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 249 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M - 08 X3 MSport 3.0D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	yep, video worked for me
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