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      11-04-2011, 01:53 PM   #23
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Wonder how the boss (non laguna seca) 'stang would have placed.
I'll let you know next Tuesday when my 1M makes it here. I'll take turns in it and my Boss and get back to you!

I was actually thinking of putting both cars on my doulbe trailer and taking them to VIR on 11-15 for a day on the Grand course. Could be fun. Two stock, $40k something cars.
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      11-04-2011, 01:54 PM   #24
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Results:

1st: GT3 RS 4.0
2nd: McLaren MP4-12C
3rd: BMW 1 Series M Coupe


Videos:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/perf...r_of_the_year/
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/perf...s_m_coupe.html


List of contenders:

Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy
Porsche Cayman R
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
McLaren MP4-12C
Lotus Elise Club Racer
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Jaguar XKR-S
Ferrari FF
BMW M5
BMW 1-series M Coupe
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S
Where did the m5 come?
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      11-04-2011, 02:05 PM   #25
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I haven't fully read the report yet, it's something like 30 pages, but it seems they short listed a top five and then rated them thus:

GT3
McLaren
1M
Cayman R
Elise Club Racer
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      11-04-2011, 02:14 PM   #26
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Guess all of the reports of the McLaren Air-Conditioner being not fun to drive were a bit baseless then?
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      11-04-2011, 02:18 PM   #27
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C63 Coupe isn't on the list LOL.
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      11-04-2011, 02:48 PM   #28
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458 >>>>> MP4-12C

And I think the C63 Coupe would place pretty high.
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      11-04-2011, 02:55 PM   #29
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This is quite interesting, 1M is for sure a great car to drive at a very good price compared with the other cars taken into account
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      11-04-2011, 02:58 PM   #30
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wow thats pretty impressive
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      11-04-2011, 03:07 PM   #31
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Impressive. That's a strong field. I'm almost a bit surprised that it beat out the M5, Cayman R, Aventador and Ferrari FF. Those are some very solid cars for a parts bin special to take down .
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      11-04-2011, 03:47 PM   #32
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Im surprised it beat out the M5, Aventador, and Vantage.
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      11-04-2011, 03:56 PM   #33
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I'll let you know next Tuesday when my 1M makes it here. I'll take turns in it and my Boss and get back to you!

I was actually thinking of putting both cars on my doulbe trailer and taking them to VIR on 11-15 for a day on the Grand course. Could be fun. Two stock, $40k something cars.
Great - then I expect a full and complete review! Looking forward to it. As I did briefly consider the Boss when it was announced.
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      11-04-2011, 04:09 PM   #34
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It s just perfect the 1M has done so well.

Why?

Because BMW headquarters had come a long way to approve this car. They thought there was no business case for a 1 series M car.

All the reviews and cars sold tell otherwise.

Wide wheel arches. Bulldog stance, small wheelbase, agile handling, LSD and a good engine for a reasonable price is a package which suits M drivers enthusiasts. A car M needed since the E46 M3.
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      11-04-2011, 04:33 PM   #35
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And I think the C63 Coupe would place pretty high.
It is in the test. Just not top 5.
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      11-04-2011, 05:54 PM   #36
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C63 Coupe isn't on the list LOL.
It was there, full list of contenders is:

BMW M5
McLaren MP4-12C
BMW 1M
Lotus Elise Club Racer
Renault Megane 265 Trophy
Lamborghini Aventador
Porsche Cayman R
Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe
Jaguar XKR-S
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Lamborghini Gallardo Performante
Aston Martin Vantage S
Ferrari FF

Summing up, these were some of the quotes on the 1M:

"The antithesis of so many other cars here because it has no paddle shift, no louder exhaust, no settings menu. You get in, you drive it"

"It's not the last word in sophistication but it's just so bloody loveable"

"A bubbling keg of driving fun: best BMW in yonks"
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      11-04-2011, 06:16 PM   #37
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A car M needed since the E46 M3.

+1!!
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      11-04-2011, 06:45 PM   #38
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I think they pick cars introduced this year - that is why the 458 is not in it and the FF is. The 458 would have definitely been ahead of the Mp4-12c. I think this is the "tweaked" version of the MP4-12C, meaning that Evo magazine made some specific suggestions to Mclaren to make it what it should have been in the first place. I think Evo had an obligation to rank it higher than where it should have been. The great thing about the 1M, Cayman R, Elise, and cars in that price range is that quite a number of people will actually get to drive them and have an opinion. The FF, 4.0 RS, MP4-12C very few people will really know how good they really are.
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      11-04-2011, 08:03 PM   #39
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I find it absolutely amazing that the engine in the 1M - the N54 - is the EXACT same engine found in your 'garden variety' 135,335,Z4 etc & is being compared to the likes of Porsche and Ferrari.

Basically anyone with a 135i, a tune and suspension mods should be proud that they come close to the 1M's position!
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      11-04-2011, 08:12 PM   #40
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Basically anyone with a 135i, a tune and suspension mods should be proud that they come close to the 1M's position!
....and a LSD, M3 comp wheels, M engine mapping, M3 drilled brakes....yeah, nearly identical to the 1M.
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....and a LSD, M3 comp wheels, M engine mapping, M3 drilled brakes....yeah, nearly identical to the 1M.
Well a flash tune offers more power and just as much driveability, drilled rotors - these aren't an expensive upgrade and really dont make a huge difference, wheels - again not a huge benefit. LSD will make a difference only on track, but I did say 'close'.... Add DCT transmission, r-compound tires to that and wowwow! (I have owned manual and DCT versions of the N54 + r-comps).

Are there any track comparisons between modded 135i's as per above vs the 1M?
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      11-04-2011, 08:35 PM   #42
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The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts in the 1m just like The Rolling Stones.
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      11-04-2011, 09:48 PM   #43
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The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts in the 1m just like The Rolling Stones.
+1 But you cannot expect anyone to appreciate that if they have not driven a 1M.
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      11-05-2011, 04:05 AM   #44
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I think it's better to extend couple more days for the group buy. Seem like most people are waiting for better quality pictures or wait for more to jump in.
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