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burn_sky · 06-16-2011, 05:16 AM

Top Gear comparo

BMW86 · 06-16-2011, 05:58 AM

Brilliant review!

Dackelone · 06-16-2011, 06:04 AM

So... IF the 1M can jump higher doesn't that mean it is faster thru the curves?

BMW86 · 06-16-2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

So... IF the 1M can jump higher doesn't that mean it is faster thru the curves?

I also Lol'd at that picture. The 1M sure looks good flying.

JHOOPS2 · 06-16-2011, 07:33 AM

That is actually probably the best review yet. I don't mean as in best = positive, but best meaning thorough.

-Jeff

MDORPHN · 06-16-2011, 08:01 AM

Great read to start the day.

Thanks!

Neil

EmmDrei · 06-16-2011, 09:08 AM

This is really the first review of the 1M I have read that actually captures the spirit of the car on paper. You honestly don't care when you're in it if anything else is faster. You're too busy having fun. And that's what the 1M is all about! Great read, thanks for sharing!

Hotrod99 · 06-16-2011, 09:24 AM

Great Review - the RS3 does seem like a serious piece of kit though.
Shame Audi didnt invest any money in the looks dept! RS cars always need some 'beef'....!

My E90 · 06-16-2011, 10:01 AM

'My car can jump higher than yours' is a whole new comparison. I wonder when Car & Driver will adopt this new standard?

desertfox73 · 06-16-2011, 10:50 AM

The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all...

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

ND40oz · 06-16-2011, 11:03 AM

Yeah, got the mag a few days ago, I wish it said what track they tested them at, unless I'm missing it somewhere.

!mspinster · 06-16-2011, 11:07 AM

Great read.... I wish American auto mags were this classy. Anyone know who wrote it?

Redadair · 06-16-2011, 11:16 AM

Great read, captures my feelings about the 1M over the M3, Boss 302 and other cars as well. Exactly why I put money down on my 1M last year obviously without seeing or driving one.

ND40oz · 06-16-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by !mspinster

Great read.... I wish American auto mags were this classy. Anyone know who wrote it?

Ollie Marriage

M3Power79 · 06-16-2011, 01:58 PM

Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec.

It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference....
Well done Audi

Hotrod99 · 06-16-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Power79

Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec.

It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference....
Well done Audi

Could well be, and moreso why does the TTRS not match these figures when this car uses the same transmission, engine and if anything, less weight?!!!

Autocar claimed the TTRS DSG achieved 4.2 secs so god knows how they achieved 3.8!

Nonetheless if these figures are true then that's impressive work from Audi. Hats off regardless as it sets a new bench mark in hot hatch performance.

Wolf · 06-16-2011, 04:06 PM

^^ Car and driver said TTRS DSG had 3.6 sec 0-60

Denso · 06-16-2011, 04:16 PM

Really liked this review, now get it on the TG track and lets see the lap time with Big Jezza in the 1M and Hammond in the RS3

numba1guju · 06-16-2011, 04:21 PM

audi and their numbers...

Pinta · 06-16-2011, 04:27 PM

1M quicker around the track!

Diver · 06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Sub 4 second 0-60, yikes. Might have something to do with 4 wheel drive and a launch that will ruin the transmission pretty quick.

gN · 06-16-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by desertfox73

The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all...

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

Lol i thought it was a pic of my dog, I got exactly the same one.

Thanks for sharing the article.

06-16-2011, 05:58 AM	#2
BMW86 Major General Drives: BMW 135i / Kawa Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 8,613 iTrader: (0)	Brilliant review! __________________ BMW 135i N54 TWIN TURBO Quarter Mile 12.173@113.70mph - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Sprint 1:01:22 - Street Tyres Queensland Raceway Clubman 1:04:74 - Street Tyres Lakeside Raceway 1:03:97 - Street Tyres

06-16-2011, 07:33 AM	#5
JHOOPS2 AKA HISSMAN Drives: 2009 SG 135i Coupe' Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 884 iTrader: (5)	That is actually probably the best review yet. I don't mean as in best = positive, but best meaning thorough. -Jeff __________________ (FBO) Cobb Stage 2+, AR Downpipes, Injen DCI, AA (Sport) FMIC, ER Chargepipe/Synapse BOV, Carbon fiber bits and Breyton GTS-R Wheels.

06-16-2011, 09:08 AM	#7
EmmDrei Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Saphire Black 1M Coupé Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 300km to the Nordschleife Posts: 401 iTrader: (0)	This is really the first review of the 1M I have read that actually captures the spirit of the car on paper. You honestly don't care when you're in it if anything else is faster. You're too busy having fun. And that's what the 1M is all about! Great read, thanks for sharing! __________________ The best piece of road - worldwide.

06-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#9
My E90 Captain Drives: '11 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Floorida Posts: 741 iTrader: (2)	'My car can jump higher than yours' is a whole new comparison. I wonder when Car & Driver will adopt this new standard? __________________ Ordered for ED & PDC - '13 M3 E92 6MT '11 \| 135i \| 6MT \| M Sport \| Premium \| HK \| Nav \| ED & PCD

06-16-2011, 11:03 AM	#11
ND40oz Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, got the mag a few days ago, I wish it said what track they tested them at, unless I'm missing it somewhere. __________________ 07 FJ 6MT 09 135i 6MT, ZMP, PPK1 13 X5 35i ZMP, ZMX, 2VA

06-16-2011, 06:04 AM	#3
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,025 iTrader: (0)	So... IF the 1M can jump higher doesn't that mean it is faster thru the curves?

06-16-2011, 08:01 AM	#6
MDORPHN Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC Posts: 1,774 iTrader: (0)	Great read to start the day. Thanks! Neil

06-16-2011, 09:24 AM	#8
Hotrod99 Private First Class Drives: 1M Coupe (2011) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Great Review - the RS3 does seem like a serious piece of kit though. Shame Audi didnt invest any money in the looks dept! RS cars always need some 'beef'....!

06-16-2011, 10:50 AM	#10
desertfox73 Newbie Drives: 2010 E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 235 iTrader: (0)	The BMW reminds me of this...white mirrors for ears and all... Great article. Thanks for sharing.

06-16-2011, 11:07 AM	#12
!mspinster Private First Class Drives: AW 2011 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	Great read.... I wish American auto mags were this classy. Anyone know who wrote it?

06-16-2011, 11:16 AM	#13
Redadair Major Drives: 2011 E82 1 Series M Coupe #293 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Murray Posts: 1,189 iTrader: (0)	Great read, captures my feelings about the 1M over the M3, Boss 302 and other cars as well. Exactly why I put money down on my 1M last year obviously without seeing or driving one. __________________ 2011 1M, Valencia Orange, All options. August 8th ED (#293 of 739 or 740) 07 335i Sedan May 4th ED.

06-16-2011, 01:58 PM	#15
M3Power79 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Coupé BSM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 408 iTrader: (0)	Again a proof that Audi chips there presscars. O-60 in 3.8 sec. It has the same power, more weight , no way only the DSG and the 4WD can be reponsible for that difference.... Well done Audi __________________ "... on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can't be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver's machine for semi-professionals. Its handling balance provides an open invitation to indulge in latent oversteer, and provides an opportunity to separate the men from the boys. It is an absolute hoot on the track and an addictive plaything on your favorite twisty back road. "

06-16-2011, 04:16 PM	#18
Denso Captain Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gods Country Scotland Posts: 682 iTrader: (0)	Really liked this review, now get it on the TG track and lets see the lap time with Big Jezza in the 1M and Hammond in the RS3

06-16-2011, 04:21 PM	#19
numba1guju Lieutenant Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	audi and their numbers... __________________ Current: 2013 328i Mineral Gray ZMM/ZLP/Heated Seats SOLD: 2002 325i Jet Black ZPP

06-16-2011, 04:27 PM	#20
Pinta Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Wales Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	1M quicker around the track!

06-16-2011, 04:35 PM	#21
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Sub 4 second 0-60, yikes. Might have something to do with 4 wheel drive and a launch that will ruin the transmission pretty quick. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

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