Quote:
Originally Posted by andrew777
Quote:
Originally Posted by e92_m3
^^^THIS!^^^
340 hp is an ideal number IMHO.
|
340 is only ideal if I want to save money. Just slap a tune on a 135i and you'll already make that or more so I'm not buying a 1M if it doesn't make at least 360-370 or is highly tuneable. |
I think the 1M will be able to be tuned. BMW won't produce a 1 Series that's an M3 beater, but I bet a few tuners are chomping at the bit to get a hold of the 1M.
Call me old-fashioned but I have a feeling the 1M out of the box will have plenty of M Power. The driving enjoyment you get from the M will be much more than a tuned 135, unless acceleration is the only measure. Throw some turns into the equation (which is why I buy BMWs and sell a few too) and I guarantee you'll use the brakes less and accelerator more with the 1M compared to a 135.
340hp will be plenty. BMW M breed the strongest horses in the world.