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02-16-2010, 02:05 AM | #67 |
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I told myself when I bought the 1er that it would be the last new car for a while (came from an 06 Civic Si). It seems that a BIG wrench has been thrown into my plan.
And I apologize, I usually read the whole thread, but I'm late for work. So if this has been asked I apologize, but does anyone think that this extra customization is BMW's way of dealing with the fact that a standard 135i can be more or less modified into the meat and potatoes of an M1?
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02-16-2010, 02:15 AM | #68 |
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^^^Thats a good point...but I wonder if the sheet metal on the new model is going to so drastically different that we will not be able to put it on our existing models as well...
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a) To make it worthwhile for 135 owners to upgrade b) To make more money |
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From whats been posted on here it sounds as though the M1 will follow the style of the E46 M3. This will mean wider fenders and wider front and rear bumpers. It will look a lot more aggressive in my opinion. The E46 M3 had a wider stance than the other E46 models and it was very subtle at the same time.
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If this were true, and prices got that high, it would likely suggest BMW wants it to be the new benchmark sports car. (Suceeding the M3) But, since they have already stated that it is to provide an additional M to cover all levels of customers, I highly doubt that will be the case.
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I just dont understand when is this thing supposed to come out. Current one-series is already an outdated car. If announcements are coming out now, it may take them 2 years to bring this to the market. Or are they planning to bring the new version out?
However, guys dont get overexcited. 1 series is a very heavy car. If they put M components on the car, even with carbon parts on, the car wont be aby lighter than the current 135i. And honestly, the direction BMW is going...I may skip it for my next car. Instead of focusing to fix the breaks, making a light sporty car, they are focusing on emblems and interior colours....what a shame. When I read that "Competition" package came out and "stop-start" is an option...i felt like started crying. Is that what M3 is supposed to be ? |
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These M Cars (M1, M3, M3 GTS, M5, M6, X5/6 M) are the normal ones. But BMW M is also working on the M1 GTR. It is based on the 1 Series Coupé and has the NA 2.0l I4 from the BMW 320si WTCC. On this M1 GTR there won't be any air bags, door pannels, powered side windows, nothing at all. There will be only two carbon seats, one alcantara steering wheel and windsceen cleaners and lights. It will only be available in Alpin White.
Specs: NA 2.0l I4 275 Hp @ 8.300 rpm 242 Nm @ 7.250 rpm Redline: 8.500 rpm Weight: 1020 kg (DIN) 6MT with carbon clutch Carbon Airbox 2 Reacaro carbon seats (without badge) carbon steering wheel only Alpin White 18" BBS with central lock (optional) Yokohama sliks Brembo CCB (without badge) street legal Arrival: 6 months after M1 |
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Sounds awesome, do you have a source? |
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lol 275hp inline 4. I wish that would be a dream come thru. WTCC engine are taken apart after a certain running hour and i can tell you that s far far from 100.000 km.
But he we can dream about such car for the road. But you can buy such car already it called 320si and it cost s about 200.000 euro ex vat from bmw motorsport it s not road legal. |
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Too bad even if it were released on the streets, how do you think it would pass safety into North America if the M3 GTS couldn't do it feasibly? We're talking about a car coming without air bags, carbon seats, slicks.. They would have to almost ruin the car just to get it here, lol. |
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Either way, I'm excited about the M1 and the options we'll have to choose from. Too bad my wife is convinced we'd be better off with an E90 M3, just have to change her mind. |
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Estoril Blue M1 anyone?
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Le Mans Blue does look good on the 135i
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If the M1 is at the Geneva auto show, it will be in either Sedona Red, Alpine White, or black.
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