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04-12-2007, 06:41 AM | #1 |
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I'd like to learn more about the projected size of the 135i coupe. Before I got the MINI, I was driving an E36 M3. Loved it. The MINI is much smaller. I love it even more. So, my question is: Will the 135i coupe be half-way between them in size? I'm (selfishly) using these terms to help make the size more meaningful, but any info you can provide would be appreciated.
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04-13-2007, 02:48 AM | #3 |
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Your Mini length is aprox. 3.70 mts. if I am not mistaken.
The 1-series hatchback is 4.23 mts. long and it's not known by its interior capability. The 1-series coupe by its shape should be somewhat longer, not to make it too poor. (I would like to know how much anyway) Also, I found that e36 length is 4.47 mts. (176.0 inches), so you can guess which car would be the 1-coupe be nearer of in terms of length. |
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And while that's not as small as I might like, it's much smaller than the 335i. No slam on the 335, but for some of us, smaller is better. |
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04-17-2007, 04:39 AM | #5 |
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[quote=eMINI;2200]I'm not sure how much longer the coupe will be than the hatch, but I'm guessing it will be about 24 inches longer than the MINI and about 6 inches shorter than the E36 M3.
I would also prefer the 1-series coupe as small as possible, but your guessing leaves only 3 inches for the coupe longer than the hatch. Could it be possible? Perhaps some of our friends could tell us. |
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04-17-2007, 07:48 AM | #6 |
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04-17-2007, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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[quote=hector;2204]Yes, but what legroom would we be talking about?. Keeping the hatch's legroom, which wouldn't be any marvel, could mean a car quite a few inches longer.
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04-17-2007, 09:36 PM | #8 |
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Legroom? That's not a high priority for me. If it were, I'd be looking at the 335i instead. Nope, I'm hopeful for small, light & nimble... sort of like my MINI but with big power and RWD.
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If BMW keeps the hatch wheelbase for the rest of the 1-series projects (coupe, cabrio and sedan), it's clear than the coupe will be noticeable longer. (I suppose about 12-15 cm. 5-6 inches. I would feel very lucky if it was finally not longer than the old E30 3-series. 4.325 mts.-170.2 in) Keeping also its rear space I don't dare to dream of it. |
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04-19-2007, 10:37 PM | #10 |
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Now there's a worthy goal!
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04-19-2007, 10:40 PM | #11 |
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I'm loving your optimism! (maybe not the example but the optimism, for sure.:wink:
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