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11-05-2009, 08:05 PM | #69 |
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While this new one looks like it will be awesome and exactly what many people are looking for, I'm actually quite relieved to see some details, as it makes me think the 135i I just ordered is actually more for me.
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I doubt this makes it to the US
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11-05-2009, 09:09 PM | #71 | |
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There is upgraded n54 already in new 7...
The existing N54 is already being retired.. We will have more news when LCI e92 comes out. SOme speculate N55 is the engine of choice now, due to emissions. Some say new N54 revision is on the way with 330-350hp. Some say Turbo (or twin or quad) 4 banger is the engine of choice for next generation.. Quote:
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I think they need to decide where this car is gonna sit on the BMW totem pole. Would they or would they not allow it to be "better" than the perennial M3, that is the question. As of right now, you take the current 135i, add the BMW performance suspension(got a great review recently), the power kit, lsd, alter the fenders to allow bigger rubber and/or wheels, replace the sunroof with a fixed carbon fiber roof, lose 100 pounds, add $7-8k to the pricetag, and you have, IMO, a world beater, particularly for the price point.
Point being, it wouldn't take much to make the existing coupe outstanding.
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For all that forgot: The //M is rumored to weigh around 2900lb. Hellooooo! I'm positive the Supersport would come over 3000 though.
http://www.motortrend.com/future/spi...ine/index.html
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great thread but that first pic of that wide body rear plastic riveted on is some home made looking crap....
if you want a m1 just buy the m3 motor and trans and drop it in the 1er... Or you can buy a v10 1er from Hartge....
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The bolted on flare is simply to make it street legal. Im personally waiting for somebody to rip the rear seats out of the car and midmount a V10 behind the driver, and then turbocharge it. |
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I'm talking about the all new one. Not the supersports coming for this gen.
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Making a M version of the 135i would be easy and fairly cheap for BMW. All they need is to un-do the handicaps they engineered into the 135i. Install wider wheels and tires (especially up front), make the optional performance suspension stock, and slightly larger turbos so torque doesn't drop off like a rock at 5500 rpms.
They'll also need to upgrade the seats and stereo to match the quality of the M3. The stereo in our '06 325i sounds better than my 135i's system.. and that's with the $800 upgrade and HD radio. Oh, lets not forget the rear M limited slip differential.
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Should call it The M coupe since they are no longer making one.
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I read they are going to call the car a 1M.
http://www.motortrend.com/future/spi...ine/index.html The convertible would be called a 1M Convertible. Last edited by Jaguar66; 11-08-2009 at 04:05 PM.. |
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What with BMW spending $$$ into making the M3 GTS, now the 1-series M (to slot below current M cars as a more affordable option for the younger generation) why dont they make the Z4 M that so many want. I would love to see that...a proper BMW sports car.
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Whatever they end up doing either //M, or SS will be great as long as they ingineer the understeer out, and throw in an LSD, make the BMW Perf Suspension standard and maybe add selectable gear ratio as an option. I would so love a 3:73 ratio with the 6MT, it'd awesome for a push into the seat launch, and the highway mileage wouldnt suffer by much.
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