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Jason · 11-25-2010, 07:12 PM

The next partial reveal of the 1M coupe is imminent and its full unveil is next month, but it continues being evaluated. Just spotted in Munich is this black 1M coupe prototype showing covered M3 mirrors and new LCI headlights/tail lights. The wheels (Style 270M M3 winter wheels) have likely been fitted for some better cold weather traction. These photos also highlight the aggressively flared fenders of the 1 series M coupe.

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MB135i · 11-25-2010, 08:38 PM

i like those wheels

whats with the halogen non xenon adaptive headlights tho?

Wolf · 11-25-2010, 08:47 PM

Well, I like everything about it!!

silverfox · 11-25-2010, 08:51 PM

I wonder if any interior color options will me available for this beast. With only 3 exterior colors, I'm guessing everybody gets black. Love those flared fenders.

MB135i · 11-25-2010, 08:55 PM

if i got it, i would def get the orange

JasonCSU · 11-25-2010, 09:41 PM

That's one of the pre-production models we saw which explains why it doesn't have the xenons. The narrower wheels were mounted with snow tires as suggested.

Robert · 11-25-2010, 10:12 PM

I hope it can come with halogen. No ballast for xenon = lighter weight.

MB135i · 11-25-2010, 10:36 PM

^ ha, but when your going 100+mph at night your gonna want some damn good xenon headlights

Robert · 11-25-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MB135i

^ ha, but when your going 100+mph at night your gonna want some damn good xenon headlights

No way, I like mystery awaiting me at every turn.

M3 Adjuster · 11-26-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

I hope it can come with halogen. No ballast for xenon = lighter weight.

hmmm.. interesting point... as far as we were told.. Xenon would be standard. The models at the unveiling didnt have the CSL style decklid that I recall.. I sure hope that comes on it.

red-sauerkraut · 11-26-2010, 12:23 AM

Those are completely different mirrors!

aajami · 11-26-2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

I hope it can come with halogen. No ballast for xenon = lighter weight.

hmmm.. interesting point... as far as we were told.. Xenon would be standard. The models at the unveiling didnt have the CSL style decklid that I recall.. I sure hope that comes on it.

While Xenons will likely be standard in the US, they are usually an extra option on European cars.

positiveions · 11-26-2010, 12:33 AM

Wow, this car have seen too much testing.

red-sauerkraut · 11-26-2010, 02:01 AM

^ There is no such thing as to much testing..

Levi · 11-26-2010, 05:41 AM

It badly neads wheel spacers!

ValB120d · 11-26-2010, 06:24 AM

BMW 1M rules!

Dackelone · 11-26-2010, 06:38 AM

Nice photos!

*Xeons - cost extra over here. Halogens standard.
*Mirrors look like M3 ones - just have some foile wrap covering the spokes/wings where they mount.
*Wheels are WINTER offsets - they sit in further. The car I saw Welt had near flush setup.

PS: I had a dream last night, that I got to drive a 1M... MMMmmm....

penny · 11-26-2010, 08:19 AM

I dreamt I was in a 1M and was being chased. It was SLOWWWW! I hate those dreams.

positiveions · 11-26-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

^ There is no such thing as to much testing..

ahh... yea if they are having issues. Marketing would want this car out; but if R&D is not feeling it, they will keep testing to weed out problems or to better tune it.

oldschool · 11-26-2010, 12:29 PM

My guess is that this is more of a staged photo-op rather than "spied."

"Leak" a photo = free advertising, free buzz...

IMO of course, but still...

philip · 11-26-2010, 12:31 PM

Those wheels suck ass.

jayparry · 11-26-2010, 02:21 PM

Those wheels are cool.

11-25-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
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11-25-2010, 08:38 PM	#2
MB135i Captain Drives: Space Gray 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 960 iTrader: (1)	i like those wheels whats with the halogen non xenon adaptive headlights tho? __________________ Retired: 2008 EVO X GSR \|AERO\|SSS\|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Retired: 2008 BMW 135i \|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Current: 2007 BMW 335i E92 \|SPORT\|PREM\|COLD\|NAV\|AS\|COBB AP STAGE 1\|

11-25-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
MB135i Captain Drives: Space Gray 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 960 iTrader: (1)	if i got it, i would def get the orange __________________ Retired: 2008 EVO X GSR \|AERO\|SSS\|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Retired: 2008 BMW 135i \|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Current: 2007 BMW 335i E92 \|SPORT\|PREM\|COLD\|NAV\|AS\|COBB AP STAGE 1\|

11-25-2010, 09:41 PM	#6
JasonCSU Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '08 135i, '03 WRX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,990 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Subaru WRX [0.00] 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	That's one of the pre-production models we saw which explains why it doesn't have the xenons. The narrower wheels were mounted with snow tires as suggested. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.

11-25-2010, 10:12 PM	#7
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	I hope it can come with halogen. No ballast for xenon = lighter weight. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint

11-25-2010, 08:47 PM	#3
Wolf Captain Drives: on hold Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 662 iTrader: (0)	Well, I like everything about it!!

11-25-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
silverfox SGM/Black Boston/Grey Pop Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 156 iTrader: (1)	I wonder if any interior color options will me available for this beast. With only 3 exterior colors, I'm guessing everybody gets black. Love those flared fenders.

11-25-2010, 10:36 PM	#8
MB135i Captain Drives: Space Gray 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 960 iTrader: (1)	^ ha, but when your going 100+mph at night your gonna want some damn good xenon headlights __________________ Retired: 2008 EVO X GSR \|AERO\|SSS\|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Retired: 2008 BMW 135i \|SPORT\|COBB AP STAGE 1\| Current: 2007 BMW 335i E92 \|SPORT\|PREM\|COLD\|NAV\|AS\|COBB AP STAGE 1\|

11-26-2010, 12:23 AM	#11
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	Those are completely different mirrors! __________________ Joy

11-26-2010, 12:33 AM	#13
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,838 iTrader: (1)	Wow, this car have seen too much testing. __________________

11-26-2010, 02:01 AM	#14
red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	^ There is no such thing as to much testing.. __________________ Joy

11-26-2010, 05:41 AM	#15
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,530 iTrader: (0)	It badly neads wheel spacers!

11-26-2010, 06:24 AM	#16
ValB120d Private Drives: BMW E82 120d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	BMW 1M rules! __________________ BMW E82 120d

11-26-2010, 06:38 AM	#17
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,031 iTrader: (0)	Nice photos! Xeons - cost extra over here. Halogens standard. Mirrors look like M3 ones - just have some foile wrap covering the spokes/wings where they mount. *Wheels are WINTER offsets - they sit in further. The car I saw Welt had near flush setup. PS: I had a dream last night, that I got to drive a 1M... MMMmmm....

11-26-2010, 08:19 AM	#18
penny Captain Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas Posts: 841 iTrader: (2)	I dreamt I was in a 1M and was being chased. It was SLOWWWW! I hate those dreams. __________________ '08 135i.

11-26-2010, 12:29 PM	#20
oldschool Enlisted Member Drives: 330i, jcw mini Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: usa Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	My guess is that this is more of a staged photo-op rather than "spied." "Leak" a photo = free advertising, free buzz... IMO of course, but still...

11-26-2010, 12:31 PM	#21
philip BMW addict Drives: VW Golf 7 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium - Antwerp Posts: 270 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 525d touring ( ... [0.00] 2007 335d Coupé (E92) [0.00] 2006 120d (E87) [0.00] 1999 320d sedan (E46) [0.00]	Those wheels suck ass.

11-26-2010, 02:21 PM	#22
jayparry BMW Performanceer Drives: BSM '09 135i 'tii' Dinan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 366 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i 'Tii' [3.50]	Those wheels are cool. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i - Premium, Sport, Cold, Comfort, Nav, Active Steering, Premium Sound, iPod/Smartphone BMW Performance - Carbon Fiber trim, Suspension, Front Rotors, Rear Valence, Spoiler, Steering Wheel, Gearshift, Handbrake, Dead Pedal Dinan - stage 2 Engine Program, Intake, Exhaust, Short Shifter and Pedals.

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