New BMW M1 prototype spy photos (4/19/10)

QJS · 04-19-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Dealer? Can't wait to see one in Munich when I pick mine up!

+1

Guibo · 04-19-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EngPhys09

Correct, didn't the quad exhaust start with E39 M5 and E46 M3?

I can think of a BMW with quad exhaust before those cars (and it wasn't an M).

EngPhys09 · 04-19-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Don't forget the 1999 M-Roadster. It also had Quads.

Yep you are exactly correct, I guess I was trying to point out that they came around in that generation of cars.
Although as it was pointed out the 8 series has some.

g0at23 · 04-19-2010, 06:55 PM

I always thought the 1 series look very plain. This M1 is starting to look very hot. All it needs is the bump on the hood carbon fiber roof and quad exhaust and its good to go.

sparoz · 04-19-2010, 07:31 PM

I like those fenders.

Quads are nice to look at, but it's a bit pointless, but with a M, it would be nice to have them!

positiveions · 04-19-2010, 08:44 PM

the new M1 snatches the title of "POCKET ROCKET".

ska///235i · 04-19-2010, 09:56 PM

we sure is M1 or just facelift?

BrokenVert · 04-19-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

we sure is M1 or just facelift?

The current 1 series coupe and vert were part of the 1er facelift back in 08.

ska///235i · 04-19-2010, 10:05 PM

really....facelift happens every 4 yr / mid-cycle...no?
oh...forgot the 1 was out in europe long time ago

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

The current 1 series coupe and vert were part of the 1er facelift back in 08.

BrokenVert · 04-19-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ska325xi

really....facelift happens every 4 yr / mid-cycle...no?
oh...forgot the 1 was out in europe long time ago

Yeah. The 1er 3door and 5door hatches have been out in Europe since 04.

White1 · 04-19-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark M

"Wider is better" (Pontiac commercials circa 1990s)

"I AHO LA ULA"...The Hawaiian surfer one

Evan135 · 04-19-2010, 11:14 PM

Guys I love how large the flares are going to have be to cover the added track and larger tires. This thing reminds me of an old 911 turbo and how purposeful they looked. I was not really considering getting one of these but I think I have changed my mind.

Also doing the change to quad exhaust is not that simple. On the E46 M3 they actually use a different stamping in the trunk and from what I have seen in my 135 they will probably do the same here. That could be the reason we have no quads yet or maybe they won't add them to save weight.

Beemer323 · 04-19-2010, 11:22 PM

Can people please drop the weight/quad exhaust theory!! For those of us that are serious, an Akrapovic Ti exhaust is a huge weight saving and will make our cars considerably mroe unique!

Cameraeye · 04-19-2010, 11:49 PM

Quads or not the car will still look great

treehacker · 04-20-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Ceramic maybe?

Sorry... I have no idea. The only think I know is that they are testing a big break... But for pricing I don't think it will be available for the M1.
Correct me, but I think the M3 doesn't have this option ether, no?!?

Advevo · 04-20-2010, 04:38 AM

Quads are not neccesary.

Doubles are fine on one side.

Vintage · 04-20-2010, 08:34 AM

I think it is starting to look like one awesome package

sid33 · 04-20-2010, 09:15 AM

It is really shaping up nicely. Funny how just a few weeks ago a lot of sources out there were saying "no M1" and now with all these spy shots and videos popping up it looks like a very true reality. This is exciting stuff ...

ChrisK · 04-20-2010, 09:29 AM

Don't miss what Scott just posted:

"I spoke to an M engineer who says that over the past few months they have managed to remove some weight out of the car.

The Cabrio has been spotted at the FIZ."

zuggerat89 · 04-20-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Don't miss what Scott just posted:

"I spoke to an M engineer who says that over the past few months they have managed to remove some weight out of the car.

The Cabrio has been spotted at the FIZ."

This is gonna be so AWESOME!

zuggerat89 · 04-20-2010, 12:42 PM

More spy shots from today...

http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1...es-m-car-or-m1

southlight · 04-20-2010, 01:15 PM

Thanks Zuggerat!

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Evan135 Private First Class 6 Rep 132 Posts Drives: My wife Crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (1)	Guys I love how large the flares are going to have be to cover the added track and larger tires. This thing reminds me of an old 911 turbo and how purposeful they looked. I was not really considering getting one of these but I think I have changed my mind. Also doing the change to quad exhaust is not that simple. On the E46 M3 they actually use a different stamping in the trunk and from what I have seen in my 135 they will probably do the same here. That could be the reason we have no quads yet or maybe they won't add them to save weight.
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04-20-2010, 08:34 AM	#83
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