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Jason · 04-20-2010, 01:28 PM

As reported on 1ADDICTS HOMEPAGE.

These are the first photos of the BMW M1 prototype with production body performing hotlap testing on the Nurburgring in extensive chassis and handling. Previously, we've only seen the red prototype running on the track. We will have a video for you later this afternoon, so stay tuned!

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And check out these angles of the front and rear fenders!

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BrokenVert · 04-20-2010, 01:33 PM

That car has a lot less roll than the red car. Looking good

ChrisK · 04-20-2010, 01:37 PM

The Driver is smiling = Good!
The Passenger is terrified = Good!

blacknbean · 04-20-2010, 01:46 PM

looking good..cant wait for the vids!!

Yearofthe1 · 04-20-2010, 01:47 PM

I'd have the same look on my face if I were driving the M1!

Gawd, that is the best shot of the front fenders I've seen; look how W I I I I I I I DE they are!! I cant wait!!!!

Definitely some 3D camo on the front fender. Hiding the ///M gills I assume.

zuggerat89 · 04-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Wow, that car looks COMPOSED... Vids puhleeezzzz

Jblack4083 · 04-20-2010, 01:55 PM

It looks great. The stance is going to be so wide and squat.

I think by now its safe to say we wont be seeing a dual exhaust and i think that fits for two reasons: the chassis is too small and they wouldnt want to encroach on the M3 leaving it as the flagship M. In other words, "if you want the dual exhaust upgrade to the more expensive M3". That leaves a new selling point for the M3. Its all strategy.

Also, no sunroof on the prototype and no vents. I can make any guesses on the vents but I guess the cosmetic stuff hasnt been fully integrated into the testin yet. Theres no power bulge, no hood vents, and no sidevents on the prototype.

Yearofthe1 · 04-20-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Also, no sunroof on the prototype and no vents. I can make any guesses on the vents but I guess the cosmetic stuff hasnt been fully integrated into the testin yet. Theres no power bulge, no hood vents, and no sidevents on the prototype.

Look closer at the front fender. There is an unexplained gap in the area between the door and fender. Perfect placement for 3D camo, all they had to do then was just wrap the acid-trip vinyl over top. Any hood mods would've been too hard to hide though, so I'm hoping that's why they're missing.

Frosty · 04-20-2010, 02:06 PM

...wow love the front fenders ~Frost

Levi · 04-20-2010, 02:13 PM

Four things are not on this car:
-hood
-trunk
-mirrors
-roof (CF)
-quads (it is now sure it won't have quads, I do not blame Scott, he can not know or decide anything)

Things that are not but I would like to see:
-BBK (Brembo)
-lightweight seats (Recaro)

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 04-20-2010, 02:20 PM

Love the wider fenders

JasonCSU · 04-20-2010, 02:21 PM

The excitement keeps building day by day...

Frosty · 04-20-2010, 02:22 PM

..maybe its a 135is LOL hence the left only exhaust ~Frost

ARMAN · 04-20-2010, 02:22 PM

What engine is going in this car? N54 or N55

ChrisK · 04-20-2010, 02:29 PM

Rumor has it: N55 Twin Scroll Turbo (Something)

Levi · 04-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARMAN

What engine is going in this car? N54 or N55

S55

miro2296 · 04-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

The Driver is smiling = Good!
The Passenger is terrified = Good!

+10000

Itanius · 04-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Yummy.

ChrisK · 04-20-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

S55

..well that's not going to happen, but we could hope.

marvinp · 04-20-2010, 03:26 PM

Nice, the excitement just keeps building up.

Looking at the front fender, there's a gap between it and the door. The door and the fender aren't flush. It's like they added a rectangular piece of hard plastic on part of the front fender. Anyone else notice that? Look at the front fender in the last 2 pics.

Maybe this is to disguise the M ducts better...

Yearofthe1 · 04-20-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvinp

Looking at the front fender, there's a gap between it and the door. The door and the fender aren't flush. It's like they added a rectangular piece of hard plastic on part of the front fender. Anyone else notice that? Look at the front fender in the last 2 pics.

Maybe this is to disguise the M ducts better...

Someone noticed!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...17&postcount=5

T89 · 04-20-2010, 03:36 PM

Front looks good.

However, no quads??! ///M cars should have a quad set up.

T

04-20-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
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ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,679 iTrader: (4)	The Driver is smiling = Good! The Passenger is terrified = Good! __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

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04-20-2010, 02:06 PM	#9
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (0)	...wow love the front fenders ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 148,526+miles (JUN-10-2013) .................................................. ......................

04-20-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
blacknbean Captain Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Posts: 932 iTrader: (2)	looking good..cant wait for the vids!!

04-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#6
zuggerat89 Waiting... Drives: 05 ZHP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY Posts: 794 iTrader: (0)	Wow, that car looks COMPOSED... Vids puhleeezzzz

04-20-2010, 01:55 PM	#7
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	It looks great. The stance is going to be so wide and squat. I think by now its safe to say we wont be seeing a dual exhaust and i think that fits for two reasons: the chassis is too small and they wouldnt want to encroach on the M3 leaving it as the flagship M. In other words, "if you want the dual exhaust upgrade to the more expensive M3". That leaves a new selling point for the M3. Its all strategy. Also, no sunroof on the prototype and no vents. I can make any guesses on the vents but I guess the cosmetic stuff hasnt been fully integrated into the testin yet. Theres no power bulge, no hood vents, and no sidevents on the prototype.

04-20-2010, 02:13 PM	#10
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,570 iTrader: (0)	Four things are not on this car: -hood -trunk -mirrors -roof (CF) -quads (it is now sure it won't have quads, I do not blame Scott, he can not know or decide anything) Things that are not but I would like to see: -BBK (Brembo) -lightweight seats (Recaro)

04-20-2010, 02:20 PM	#11
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com Posts: 1,988 iTrader: (24)	Love the wider fenders

04-20-2010, 02:21 PM	#12
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Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (0)	..maybe its a 135is LOL hence the left only exhaust ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 148,526+miles (JUN-10-2013) .................................................. ......................

04-20-2010, 02:22 PM	#14
ARMAN Banned Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	What engine is going in this car? N54 or N55

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Itanius Lieutenant Drives: Dreaming Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 566 iTrader: (4)	Yummy.

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marvinp First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	Nice, the excitement just keeps building up. Looking at the front fender, there's a gap between it and the door. The door and the fender aren't flush. It's like they added a rectangular piece of hard plastic on part of the front fender. Anyone else notice that? Look at the front fender in the last 2 pics. Maybe this is to disguise the M ducts better... __________________ Montego blue BMW 135i with black interior, Sports Package, BMW Assist, and Comfort Access. Ordered: 6/1/2009 \| Built: 6/11/2009 \| Shipped: 6/25/2009 \| PCD: 7/27/2009

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T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	Front looks good. However, no quads??! ///M cars should have a quad set up. T

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