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Advevo · 06-12-2007, 04:50 PM

New pic

Advevo · 06-12-2007, 04:51 PM

This looks like wide arches to me.

M1 or 135i M

other pic

hoefx · 06-12-2007, 05:25 PM

Is it typical for BMW to put different front bumpers on "Sport" models or just on the M?

This is pretty strong evidence we will be seeing the twin turbo, I guess the only question is if it will be called the M or 135.

BIG4 · 06-12-2007, 06:07 PM

Just as i was about to open photoshop and trick with the wheels a bit this comes up...:smile:
Looks good, should drive more than good, get the damn thing out already...
Aaaaargh, i m placing an order for the 3-door hatch, can't wait.

BForbes · 06-12-2007, 06:09 PM

I'm still loving the agressive rear stance the car has.

PACIFICONE2003 · 06-12-2007, 06:55 PM

Great photos

Brookside · 06-12-2007, 07:26 PM

Wow, another great pic from you Advevo...can you tell more...how'd you get this picture?
And which 1-er is it?

bruiserk18 · 06-12-2007, 07:26 PM

So this might be hard to tell because these are by far the closest pics we've seen of the front end to this point, but doesn't it look like they have shrunk the headlights just a bit? The tape might be helping in adding to the illusion, but there seems to be a bit of gap around the edges almost like they're trying a smaller version.

Wishful thinking?

bruiserk18 · 06-12-2007, 07:28 PM

Oh yeah, great pics Advevo!! Just the fix to stop the shakes for a day!

Brookside · 06-12-2007, 07:39 PM

Resized...

Brookside · 06-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Resized Front 1-er

Brookside · 06-12-2007, 07:52 PM

I have a distinct feeling that a lot of people are staring at their monitors and thinking OMG...
What a sweet tush.
Slight image compression on the front shot...hood looks somewhat foreshortened.
I think this is the same color as Mojave/Loser Biker Chick/Simulacra/Chucky pic.

BForbes · 06-12-2007, 08:15 PM

The re-sizing MUCH appreciated Brooks. I cannot wait to see the rear of this car. Also, thanks Advevo

Hopefully this "fix" last me another week.

imported_MPower · 06-12-2007, 08:35 PM

First post here, but, like others, have been lurking for some time.

Thoughts: this is exactly what I want a US-spec 135i to look like. It really upsets me when the European markets get production M-Sport kits and the US generally has to wait until the last year of production to get anything close to an M-Sport kit. I have been eagerly anticipating this car for some time but I really want it to have that M-Sport treatment, otherwise it could be a dealer-breaker.

Also it is interesting how BMW continues to tape the outside rim of the headlights on the 1er Coupe. The headlights shouldnt be a really "secret" aspect of the design of the car purely because everyone assumed that they would be nearly identical to those on the hatch. But this tape is making me think that there will be some sort of modified design (which would be good, FYI).

It should also be interesting to see how the production coupe's trunk lid will be designed. These testers clearly show some sort of CSL-style raised deck lid but still look roughly implemented. Personally, I would love to see them be more aggressive with that deck lid to give a really menacing rear shot.

Final criticism, if this is the 135i M-Sport, which is almost certainly is, those rear tires are going to have to be wider to handle the torque of the big motor. Those look no wider than 235s which works with a 118i but not something with more than 300 ft.lbs. of torque.

ecoBMW · 06-12-2007, 08:38 PM

Looking better!

The rear end doesn't look finished though? The vertical surface of the trunk lid looks way too plain, and hopefully the tail lights won't be squared off with that sharp feel. Will they?

P.S. note the how many cigarette butts have been littered around that green bush in the front shot.

hoefx · 06-12-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecoBMW

Looking better!

The rear end doesn't look finished though? The vertical surface of the trunk lid looks way too plain, and hopefully the tail lights won't be squared off with that sharp feel. Will they?

P.S. note the how many cigarette butts have been littered around that green bush in the front shot.

The rear is still covered w/ tape in every spy shot I have seen (including this one).

BForbes · 06-12-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoefx

The rear is still covered w/ tape in every spy shot I have seen (including this one).

Ditto. The rear has always been covered to hell. In fact this is the first one that I recall actually seeing a painted bumper and it all looks good thus far.

7 days woohoo!

larry lawless · 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM

:eyebulge::headbang: dam every spy shot just sends my hopes up higher and higher . and now i'm on cloud nine smoking 1-series

And you know what ......................im not going to stop:roundel:

Brookside · 06-12-2007, 10:22 PM

When you think about it, Advevo's pics, including the Blue coupe at BMW's facility at the Ring are the best pics we've had...bettter than the "leaked" right-out-of-the-carwash grey-silver model from last week.
I'm in awe of the quality of these photos.
And I agree with those of you who've speculated that this is the 135 with "M" sport package...that's gotta be what we're seeing.
...anyway, it'll be a mindblower next Tuesday.

kere · 06-13-2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPower

Also it is interesting how BMW continues to tape the outside rim of the headlights on the 1er Coupe. The headlights shouldnt be a really "secret" aspect of the design of the car purely because everyone assumed that they would be nearly identical to those on the hatch. But this tape is making me think that there will be some sort of modified design (which would be good, FYI).

Yes it's a bit weird because the headlights of the gray and red cars have way more tape than the earlier blue one. But the car is starting to look so good that I don't really care if the lights are identical to current 1-series. :thumbup:
Advevo where did you get these photos, looks like there is a camera crew interviewing some pro-driver when they should be focusing on the coupe!

Advevo · 06-13-2007, 03:43 AM

This time i didn t make the pictures.

But these pics are taken at the nurburgring germany. The race driver you see from behind is Hans J. Stuck.

This car is proberly a 135i msport. I really hope they have the option to order a LSD for this pocket rocket.

Brookside · 06-13-2007, 06:08 AM

Way to go Advevo. The photos you've posted have really added to the mystique of the car.

06-12-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
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06-12-2007, 04:51 PM	#2
Advevo Captain Drives: Black 1M & White 1M Trackcar Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! Posts: 812 iTrader: (0)	This looks like wide arches to me. M1 or 135i M other pic Attached Images

06-12-2007, 06:09 PM	#5
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,233 iTrader: (0)	I'm still loving the agressive rear stance the car has. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

06-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#10
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	Resized... Attached Images

06-12-2007, 07:44 PM	#11
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	Resized Front 1-er Attached Images

06-12-2007, 05:25 PM	#3
hoefx New Member Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Is it typical for BMW to put different front bumpers on "Sport" models or just on the M? This is pretty strong evidence we will be seeing the twin turbo, I guess the only question is if it will be called the M or 135.

06-12-2007, 06:07 PM	#4
BIG4 Tiny little noooob Drives: Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Just as i was about to open photoshop and trick with the wheels a bit this comes up...:smile: Looks good, should drive more than good, get the damn thing out already... Aaaaargh, i m placing an order for the 3-door hatch, can't wait.

06-12-2007, 06:55 PM	#6
PACIFICONE2003 Private Drives: Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Great photos

06-12-2007, 07:26 PM	#7
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	Wow, another great pic from you Advevo...can you tell more...how'd you get this picture? And which 1-er is it?

06-12-2007, 07:26 PM	#8
bruiserk18 New Member Drives: '06 BMW X3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	So this might be hard to tell because these are by far the closest pics we've seen of the front end to this point, but doesn't it look like they have shrunk the headlights just a bit? The tape might be helping in adding to the illusion, but there seems to be a bit of gap around the edges almost like they're trying a smaller version. Wishful thinking?

06-12-2007, 07:28 PM	#9
bruiserk18 New Member Drives: '06 BMW X3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Oh yeah, great pics Advevo!! Just the fix to stop the shakes for a day!

06-12-2007, 07:52 PM	#12
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	I have a distinct feeling that a lot of people are staring at their monitors and thinking OMG... What a sweet tush. Slight image compression on the front shot...hood looks somewhat foreshortened. I think this is the same color as Mojave/Loser Biker Chick/Simulacra/Chucky pic.

06-12-2007, 08:15 PM	#13
BForbes Moderator Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,233 iTrader: (0)	The re-sizing MUCH appreciated Brooks. I cannot wait to see the rear of this car. Also, thanks Advevo Hopefully this "fix" last me another week. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)

06-12-2007, 08:35 PM	#14
imported_MPower Zoom Zoom Drives: 2010 VW GTI Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,071 iTrader: (0)	First post here, but, like others, have been lurking for some time. Thoughts: this is exactly what I want a US-spec 135i to look like. It really upsets me when the European markets get production M-Sport kits and the US generally has to wait until the last year of production to get anything close to an M-Sport kit. I have been eagerly anticipating this car for some time but I really want it to have that M-Sport treatment, otherwise it could be a dealer-breaker. Also it is interesting how BMW continues to tape the outside rim of the headlights on the 1er Coupe. The headlights shouldnt be a really "secret" aspect of the design of the car purely because everyone assumed that they would be nearly identical to those on the hatch. But this tape is making me think that there will be some sort of modified design (which would be good, FYI). It should also be interesting to see how the production coupe's trunk lid will be designed. These testers clearly show some sort of CSL-style raised deck lid but still look roughly implemented. Personally, I would love to see them be more aggressive with that deck lid to give a really menacing rear shot. Final criticism, if this is the 135i M-Sport, which is almost certainly is, those rear tires are going to have to be wider to handle the torque of the big motor. Those look no wider than 235s which works with a 118i but not something with more than 300 ft.lbs. of torque.

06-12-2007, 08:38 PM	#15
ecoBMW Anxious! Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Looking better! The rear end doesn't look finished though? The vertical surface of the trunk lid looks way too plain, and hopefully the tail lights won't be squared off with that sharp feel. Will they? P.S. note the how many cigarette butts have been littered around that green bush in the front shot.

06-12-2007, 09:46 PM	#18
larry lawless excellence Drives: Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	:eyebulge::headbang: dam every spy shot just sends my hopes up higher and higher . and now i'm on cloud nine smoking 1-series And you know what ......................im not going to stop:roundel: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#19
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	When you think about it, Advevo's pics, including the Blue coupe at BMW's facility at the Ring are the best pics we've had...bettter than the "leaked" right-out-of-the-carwash grey-silver model from last week. I'm in awe of the quality of these photos. And I agree with those of you who've speculated that this is the 135 with "M" sport package...that's gotta be what we're seeing. ...anyway, it'll be a mindblower next Tuesday. Attached Images

06-13-2007, 03:43 AM	#21
Advevo Captain Drives: Black 1M & White 1M Trackcar Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! Posts: 812 iTrader: (0)	This time i didn t make the pictures. But these pics are taken at the nurburgring germany. The race driver you see from behind is Hans J. Stuck. This car is proberly a 135i msport. I really hope they have the option to order a LSD for this pocket rocket.

06-13-2007, 06:08 AM	#22
Brookside Major Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	Way to go Advevo. The photos you've posted have really added to the mystique of the car.

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