1-Series M Coupe Test Drive Event - Pictures, Video, Information

as7920 · 11-20-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I believe so. Also note the climate controls, and ~200kmph speed

I wonder what trim they are hiding behind the dash disguise?

ad78 · 11-20-2010, 12:41 PM

12 lucky bastards!

garry1971 · 11-20-2010, 12:43 PM

Will the vapor barrier at least last?

DOUT · 11-20-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by proman

1 series

I think I just popped a boner...

///Mangler · 11-20-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmouth Studio

I will give a full report to everyone, but I have to unpack first! The one with 14 hr flight is me.
It was raining very heavily, but the car remained very stable with >170km/hr

Are you honestly allowed to say what you want? No censorship at all? That will ne nice.

T

Rafa! · 11-20-2010, 02:04 PM

Somebody noticed the M3 lateral mirrors and the carbon fiber hood? i totally loved it

PrimoM3 · 11-20-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafa!

Somebody notice the M3 lateral mirrors and the carbon fiber hood? i totally loved it

Actually, is that a carbon hood? If you pause the video at 3:44 it does look like a dark/black/cf hood on the valencia model.

gobuffs · 11-20-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by as7920

Any one of the 12 named Mark?

Yes. Last name also embroidered. I am sure the jackets and vests will be prized possessions. I was told they are very nice jackets.

XC · 11-20-2010, 02:18 PM

love it love it love it!

Saka87 · 11-20-2010, 02:42 PM

I want one!!! I really do.

as7920 · 11-20-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gobuffs

Yes. Last name also embroidered. I am sure the jackets and vests will be prized possessions. I was told they are very nice jackets.

Ah yes, I see that it the video now! LOL

MrRoboto · 11-20-2010, 02:52 PM

Red stitching on the seats...nice.

///Mangler · 11-20-2010, 03:47 PM

They have the crappy doors like the e36 has without window frames.

T

tlav17 · 11-20-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

They have the crappy doors like the e36 has without window frames.

T

it's coupe....what do you expect?

BMWDavid · 11-20-2010, 04:52 PM

The grins say it all. The 1M will be a beast!

///Mangler · 11-20-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tlav17

it's coupe....what do you expect?

Door frames to add torsional rigidity and so you can have manual windows.

T

HERR FSTIR · 11-20-2010, 05:25 PM

Pretty quiet around here for such a big marketing event. I am surprised BMW didn't do a better job of coordinating with the participants to release their personal reviews of the test drive with the m-power.com video.

The car looks great. The limited comments from the participants seem to allay fears about weak exhaust note, poor throttle response and power drop off beyond 5500 rpm.

I suspect the 1M will (mostly) fulfill our expectations. But BMW's marketing campaign is starting to do more harm than good for this badass little car.

oldschool · 11-20-2010, 05:31 PM

Were any new parts "revealed?"

I didn't notice anything except the orange stitching.

aus135i · 11-20-2010, 05:44 PM

so we got black hood (cf) and normal roof??? thats going to look abit off isnt???

ucla1995 · 11-20-2010, 05:46 PM

Disappointed that we haven't read a full review from one of the participants yet.

ND40oz · 11-20-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mangler

Door frames to add torsional rigidity and so you can have manual windows.

T

You really expected them to design a whole new door?

spiderz17 · 11-20-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschool

Were any new parts "revealed?"

I didn't notice anything except the orange stitching.

The entire car was revealed to the participants. Maybe one of them can get in touch with one of the photochop experts and get it nailed down.

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