1M to be limited - one year production only

[doublevanosrc]

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011...only-one-year/

Hope its not a repost. Still sad news no doubt. My bad on the spelling

[Stronie]

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/24/b.../#aol-comments.

Will there be a 2012 Model 1M?

Also the comments are funny.

[cc3]

For 2012 BMW will be putting their efforts into the launch of the new 1 series plus the new 3 series. Production capacity is limited and I guess factories will be tooling up for new production. There won't be anymore than 450 in the UK and I think they will all be delivered this year.

[TunedM2C]

From the autoblog article:

"After reading TDB's report, we pressed BMW for some more insight into the matter, and received confirmation that the current 1 Series M is only sticking around for the 2011 model year."

[mPlasticDesign]

"pulled" is kinda an incorrect way to put it. From everything I've read, it seems BMW had no intention of continuing into 2012.

[Spoolin335]

After only one year, it is confirmed that the BMW 1 Series M will end production.

Looks like these could be quite the collector cars.

http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/05/24/bm...year-and-done/

Did you pick up your 2011 BMW 1 Series M? If not, you may be paying a lot more for one down the road. The pricey German sports coupe will be produced through the end of this year... and then it's done. According to TheDetroitBureau.com, BMW admits that its latest sex toy pumped-up two-door will have a very limited run of one model year.

That's not to say we won't see another version on the future. However, it could be several years before that happens, which should make the current (and only) crop of BMW 1 Series M cars quite collectible.

After reading TDB's report, we pressed BMW for some more insight into the matter, and received confirmation that the current 1 Series M is only sticking around for the 2011 model year. The next generation 1 Series is at least two-and-a-half to three years away, which is too much time to speculate on a future 1 Series M. Curious as to how many 2011 1 Series M coupes will be produced? So are we, and BMW can only share that "less than 1,000 units" will be produced in 2011.

Said another way... get in line. Now.

[superchargedman]

Yeah, I also reposted this.

[HERR FSTIR]

My CA told me today they received formal notification that December will be the end of production.

Previous reports indicated a production run of 600 units for the U.S. market. The Matt Russell press video indicated 800 units. However, I recall seeing a figure of 60 units being produced per month for the U.S. market, which would correspond to about 420 cars for June thru December. So unless they ramp up production by 50% or greater, it seems they will struggle to simply meet the promised 600-800 units by year's end.

I am starting to think that BMW may not supply at least one unit to each dealership, which would leave people like me (with long standing deposits at small volume dealers) out of luck.

[Ky1M]

Originally Posted by HERR FSTIR

My CA told me today they received formal notification that December will be the end of production.

Previous reports indicated a production run of 600 units for the U.S. market. The Matt Russell press video indicated 800 units. However, I recall seeing a figure of 60 units being produced per month for the U.S. market, which would correspond to about 420 cars for June thru December. So unless they ramp up production by 50% or greater, it seems they will struggle to simply meet the promised 600-800 units by year's end.

I am starting to think that BMW may not supply at least one unit to each dealership, which would leave people like me (with long standing deposits at small volume dealers) out of luck.

Please say no!! It's already been 8 months since deposit and allo in October !

[Dan Parker]

M-Series.com Update:The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe will be pulled out of production in December

May 26, 2011

Here is some bad news for the fans of the smallest and most affordable M model in BMW’s portfolio. According to Matt Russell, the M brand manager from America, the Germans will end the production of the current 1 Series M Coupe in December this year.

Even we knew that the M model will benefit just from a limited production, this decision is quite shocking as we talk about the cheapest M-badged model from BMW but still able to deliver good performance, a recipe that should bring good sales, at least in theory. Until now, BMW Group issued no press release announcing that the production of the 1 Series M Coupe will end along with this year but there is no reason to think that the U.S. M manager lied us.

Matt Russell also stated that the model will be manufactured in less than 1,000 units but declined to tell us how many units are left. Therefore, if you want to get one of the limited units, you would better hurry up as we can’t tell you exactly how many of them are already sold, an increased amount of orders being expected in the following months due to this early production interruption.

As you probably know, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged unit able to produce 335 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, the power being sent to the wheels by a six-speed manual transmission. With these resources, the Bavarian model sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,7 seconds and achieves a top speed of 250 km/h. A month ago, the 1 Series M managed to beat the M3 E92 at the Hockenheim circuit by obtaining a lap time of 1:14.1 being 0.1 seconds faster than its bigger brother.

While there are no official details explaining us why BMW wants to end the production so early, some rumors claiming that the 335-horsepower unit which fits the German model is the main cause emerged. To be more exact, the 3.0-liter V6 N54 unit suffered major modifications in order to be a good choice for the current 1 Series M Coupe, the new year bringing some tighter regulations in terms of pollution, something that will make the engine ineligible. BMW will quit manufacturing the N54 unit and therefore, the smallest M has to be pulled out of production.

[RnmEvo9]

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

M-Series.com Update:The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe will be pulled out of production in December

May 26, 2011

Here is some bad news for the fans of the smallest and most affordable M model in BMW’s portfolio. According to Matt Russell, the M brand manager from America, the Germans will end the production of the current 1 Series M Coupe in December this year.

Even we knew that the M model will benefit just from a limited production, this decision is quite shocking as we talk about the cheapest M-badged model from BMW but still able to deliver good performance, a recipe that should bring good sales, at least in theory. Until now, BMW Group issued no press release announcing that the production of the 1 Series M Coupe will end along with this year but there is no reason to think that the U.S. M manager lied us.

Matt Russell also stated that the model will be manufactured in less than 1,000 units but declined to tell us how many units are left. Therefore, if you want to get one of the limited units, you would better hurry up as we can’t tell you exactly how many of them are already sold, an increased amount of orders being expected in the following months due to this early production interruption.

As you probably know, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged unit able to produce 335 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, the power being sent to the wheels by a six-speed manual transmission. With these resources, the Bavarian model sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,7 seconds and achieves a top speed of 250 km/h. A month ago, the 1 Series M managed to beat the M3 E92 at the Hockenheim circuit by obtaining a lap time of 1:14.1 being 0.1 seconds faster than its bigger brother.

While there are no official details explaining us why BMW wants to end the production so early, some rumors claiming that the 335-horsepower unit which fits the German model is the main cause emerged. To be more exact, the 3.0-liter V6 N54 unit suffered major modifications in order to be a good choice for the current 1 Series M Coupe, the new year bringing some tighter regulations in terms of pollution, something that will make the engine ineligible. BMW will quit manufacturing the N54 unit and therefore, the smallest M has to be pulled out of production.

[EINSER M]

is this for real!?!?!?!

[Grey Dove]

?????? what are they talking about? a V6 N54 and less than 1000 units.

I'm very

[M12Power]

I think I really need to start thinking long and hard what other car I want to get if I can't get the 1M...

[miiipilot]

That blows. Might be worth the extra coin with the dealer's upcharge now. Collectors car.

Stupid,
miiipilot

[gazz]

Originally Posted by M12Power

I think I really need to start thinking long and hard what other car I want to get if I can't get the 1M...

M2

[HERR FSTIR]

Originally Posted by M12Power

I think I really need to start thinking long and hard what other car I want to get if I can't get the 1M...

I've been looking at Caymans. The sticking point is whether to go with a Cayman R or save 20K and get a 2009 Cayman S.

Originally Posted by miiipilot

That blows. Might be worth the extra coin with the dealer's upcharge now. Collectors car.

Stupid,
miiipilot

It is starting to look like a collectors item. It is particularly irritating to have placed a deposit 12 months ago and then face the prospect of not getting a car. I should have been smarter and placed deposit(s) at larger dealer(s), but I like supporting my local dealership. I suspect my dealer will eventually end up with an allocation, but this whole process is undermining my loyalty to the brand.

The entire allocation process should have been handled differently. They should have employed the same method used for the limited edition frozen gray M3. When the order bank opened in January, they should have allowed customers to phone in and directly place an order on a first come first serve basis.

[analogue]

Originally Posted by HERR FSTIR

The entire allocation process should have been handled differently. They should have employed the same method used for the limited edition frozen gray M3. When the order bank opened in January, they should have allowed customers to phone in and directly place an order on a first come first serve basis.

I certainly agree considering my time between deposit and (fingers crossed) delivery will be about 14 months. I have my dealer's first allocation in November.

If BMW was truly concerned with the enthusiasts for this car they would have handed them out to those who knew about it and were committed to it in 2010.

Instead, I'm waiting until the end of 2011 hoping they fulfill their promise to get one to each dealer, while some jerk-off who doesn't even know 1addicts exists will walk into a high volume dealership and get one just as if it was a standard 1 or 3 series allocation.

[rogbmw]

I have been told by some people "in the know" within BMW that the N54 is only certified through the end of this year, so that would match with what is being said elsewhere with regard to the car only being produced through the end of 2011.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by rogbmw

I have been told by some people "in the know" within BMW that the N54 is only certified through the end of this year, so that would match with what is being said elsewhere with regard to the car only being produced through the end of 2011.

the certification doc was produced in another thread and this is correct.. USA certification for the N54 ends this year.

[DiavelM3]

Originally Posted by gazz

M2

M3 or Z4 M coupe (hopefully they make it)

[TunedM2C]

Originally Posted by rogbmw

I have been told by some people "in the know" within BMW that the N54 is only certified through the end of this year, so that would match with what is being said elsewhere with regard to the car only being produced through the end of 2011.

Which is why it's rumoured the next M3 will come with a FI N55.