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Originally Posted by NTTY
Interesting, but don't you think BMW is already working on the next 1 serie generation? In this case, this car would be a prototype to test new chassis and new engine for a potential futur 1M (with the new body).
Cheers.
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They are working on it, but do not need to test the chassis with a coupe. The coupe will be here for a while still and the sheet metal can be easily adapted.
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Originally Posted by BMW-NC
FYI: The N54 will be discontinued in the new 1/3 Series. 2012 will bring 4 cylinders to the US. The tri-turbo is most likely a Diesel.
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You will see the new I6 N55 motor well before then in the 5 and X5. A 4 Cylinder should debut in the X1 (we are hearing).
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Originally Posted by sootyvrs
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As has been stated before- there is no need for a CF roof, larger wheels and rotors to test xDrive- This car was caught outside of ///M in Garching- there is 0 chance this is testing AWD.