Richard Hammond Reviews the BMW 1M

GOLFFRR · 06-09-2011, 10:07 PM

nice

navarrojiii · 06-10-2011, 12:25 AM

Anyone like borla??

BGM · 06-10-2011, 03:08 AM

even though i think the whole 1-series look like a massive pile of wank,

i do get a bit lusty for this car

bavarian19 · 06-10-2011, 05:11 AM

nice read

BMWRL · 06-10-2011, 07:58 AM

I can't wait to see one of these on the road.

Diver · 06-10-2011, 08:28 AM

Proof positive that automotive press is in inverse proportion to the availability of the vehicle being reported on.

ESC OFF · 06-10-2011, 10:27 AM

....jeez another positive review of the 1M...... The wait is killing me!

larryn · 06-10-2011, 12:16 PM

Who cares about the Hamster.. what does Capt Slow think? ;-)

NPVPositive · 06-10-2011, 10:18 PM

Good review, but not true that BMW is only building 450 right hand drive.

He's thinking of UK only and forgetting the other 162 countries in the world that drive on the right hand side.

Raine · 06-11-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

As much as I like 135i, ordered the 1M, and loved the low down torque of the N54, every time I drive my wife's 125i I still feel that tingle in my spine when I am revving it up high - and that's only the 125i. The responsiveness and the finesse of modulation you can achieve on a NA car is still intoxicating. People don't like to change - just like I still love using my fountain pen.

NA revving is definitely intoxicating.

The instant throttle response, the touchy..vrrrrvrrrrRROOOOOMMMMMM SCREEECCHHH

Pentium · 06-11-2011, 08:53 AM

keep up the good talk!

DiavelM3 · 06-11-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raine

NA revving is definitely intoxicating.

The instant throttle response, the touchy..vrrrrvrrrrRROOOOOMMMMMM SCREEECCHHH

I haven't owned any N54 engine but I did get to test drive a few 135's and must say, it was very exciting! Love the turbo's!

I can only imagine what the 1M will offer for excitement

SIIK2NR · 06-11-2011, 12:14 PM

Please dont call the cops..... Just talk to him about it and get it fixed

NYC6 · 06-11-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by clived

Not a lot

Not really a review, more speculation

"Barely had I got out of the drive when a large grin appeared on my face."

CharlesC · 06-11-2011, 03:07 PM

Has anyone seen the article in EVO magazine?

clived · 06-11-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesC

Has anyone seen the article in EVO magazine?

I posted about it the day the subscriber edition hit my doormat and someone has since posted some scans if I remember correctly.

Capt Slow · 06-12-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Who cares about the Hamster.. what does Capt Slow think? ;-)

I quite like it.

Artemis · 12-30-2011, 06:46 AM

Pages 143-146 of the Dutch version of the Top Gear magazine issue of January 2012 feature "Richard's Car Of The Year" in the section "Top Gear Awards 2011".
Richard Hammond chose the 1M as Car Of The Year (dubbed "The Drift Meister" ["De Slip Meister"]).

On page 142 I pointed to a picture of the rear side of a red Ferrari FF and asked my 4 year old daughter:
"So, is this daddy's car?".
"No, it's the orange one over there [pointing to the 1M picture on page 143]."
"Sure about that?"
"Yes, because there is no horse on your car."

ozinaldo · 12-30-2011, 08:07 AM

Artemis, all I can say is she is Daddy's Girl

I have two daughters, one 3.5 years old and other 15 months. They are always full of surprises.

as7920 · 12-30-2011, 01:14 PM

Funny how Clarkson raves about the 1M all year then picks the bloody Evoque as his car of the year! LOL.oh yeah, he has a Rangie already doesn't he?

M3 Adjuster · 12-30-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

Pages 143-146 of the Dutch version of the Top Gear magazine issue of January 2012 feature "Richard's Car Of The Year" in the section "Top Gear Awards 2011".
Richard Hammond chose the 1M as Car Of The Year (dubbed "The Drift Meister" ["De Slip Meister"]).

On page 142 I pointed to a picture of the rear side of a red Ferrari FF and asked my 4 year old daughter:
"So, is this daddy's car?".
"No, it's the orange one over there [pointing to the 1M picture on page 143]."
"Sure about that?"
"Yes, because there is no horse on your car."

.. no horse on your car... Very perceptive!
I bet Dad wishes there was a horse on his car !

I know I do!

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NPVPositive Lieutenant 52 Rep 443 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Good review, but not true that BMW is only building 450 right hand drive. He's thinking of UK only and forgetting the other 162 countries in the world that drive on the right hand side. __________________ "This is a brilliant, brilliant, brilliant car. And that's all really I've got to say. The end." Clarkson on the 1M
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Artemis Moderator 29363 Rep 13,097 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Pages 143-146 of the Dutch version of the Top Gear magazine issue of January 2012 feature "Richard's Car Of The Year" in the section "Top Gear Awards 2011". Richard Hammond chose the 1M as Car Of The Year (dubbed "The Drift Meister" ["De Slip Meister"]). On page 142 I pointed to a picture of the rear side of a red Ferrari FF and asked my 4 year old daughter: "So, is this daddy's car?". "No, it's the orange one over there [pointing to the 1M picture on page 143]." "Sure about that?" "Yes, because there is no horse on your car."
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Funny how Clarkson raves about the 1M all year then picks the bloody Evoque as his car of the year! LOL.oh yeah, he has a Rangie already doesn't he?
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