BMW M1 to be unleashed by M division! (OFFICIAL confirmation from M boss)

[DtE1]

Originally Posted by 135IBMW

Again, the 54000 is just based on what the price would be in USD from the 38,000 euro estimate.

Those prices are in British pounds, not euros.

Google says: 38 000 British pounds = 60 796.2 U.S. dollars at today's exchange rate.

OUCH! That's almost $20,000 more than I paid for my M Sport 135i, an almost a 50% increase in price.

[enigma135]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

Hey where in Pmac are you?

Hey are you in Potomac too??

Bethesda here used to live up there

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by southlight

This would be me then...BLASPHEMY


Best regards,
south

Go AWAY, South!

Originally Posted by kmarei

well to be fair, the M1 was never a genuine BMW
wasn't assembled/desgined by Lamborghini ?
plus its over 30 years ago

I'm in the camp that hopes they call it an "M1." I was just stating that because there is always a noticeable group that it rubs the wrong way.

[AlBel1214]

^^ ha ha.. agreed..

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by BForbes

I find it interesting that in almost 5 pages nobody has screamed BLASPHEMY for the possible usage of the "M1" badge. Interesting....

Let me be the 1st (2nd?).. to yell BLASPHEMY! use the tii badge instead

~Frost

[Jaguar66]

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[BForbes]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Let me be the 1st (2nd?).. to yell BLASPHEMY! use the tii badge instead

~Frost

What have I done? At least we had a good run.

This vehicle would come out the same year as the M5. HOT DAMN!

[Mark M]

Originally Posted by kmarei

well to be fair, the M1 was never a genuine BMW
wasn't assembled/desgined by Lamborghini ?
plus its over 30 years ago

Agreed. We all love and respect the original M1, but it is old and dated. I don't see any disrespect by using the M1 moniker on a new fresh ///M car. Plus from a marketing perspective this would give them leverage.

Take this to the next level......by 2012 we might even see M1s running in ALMS and DTM. How exciting would that be?

Oh, and to the boys at BMW, please, find a way to fit another 2 gallons of fuel in there???? PLEASE!!!!!

[Eddy@ApexWheels]

I hope the front fenders are slightly changed to allow for something wider then the current 18x7.5" et49 wheels.

I think that right there is what kills the 1 series

[Monterra]

Originally Posted by onefastman

It would be cool if the m1 had over 380, under 3,000, and had a mechanical lsd. If so I would consider leasing one.

Cool, yes. Fast as hell, yes. Probably would make it the fastest car they make.
But a ~12% better PTW vs. the M3 coupe (forgetting that it will also produce more torque) is very unrealistic...not to mention how much shedding ~400 lbs. off the 135i would cost.

[Thud]

Originally Posted by Judge

Not impressed.

How can the same people who dismissed the "Power Kit Upgrade" for our 135i be drooling over the new M1? For that kind of money is 350 hp that much more of an upgrade?

I'd rather have the suspension upgrades than just more power.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by BForbes

Go AWAY, South!

That's what I get for moving this thread into your reign.

Seriously, I really hope they don't call it M1. Calling it like the supercar would not only be pure blasphemy, but also - and more importantly - be a sign of no real supercar coming for quite some time. I still have my hopes up for a M1 successor within the next 10 years.


Best regards,
south

[ChrisK]

I would love to have a M1

[ssabripo]

I highly doubt the "m1" will have 350hp. If this is coming out of the M division, I'm betting a soda that, when all said and done, it will come out at:

1) 375-380hp/335lb-ft. Still lower HP than the current M3, and gives them enough room for the next gen V6 TT M3 to come out at its rumored mid 400's HP.
2) it WILL have an LSD...no M division car has ever come out without one, and I doubt they wont add one here.
3) Pricing will probably fall around $50K base. That will make the current 135i $37K base, 135is $43k, more realistic. Also gives ammo to BMW to start the next gen M3 at at least $60k base.
4) I doubt weight will be reduced much...I'm guessing it will remain at 3300ish LBs.

this would make the most sense.

for those wanting a good fun sporty car, the 135i at $37k + options makes sense
for those wanting more power and added performance, the 135is at $43k + options makes sense
for those wanting an "M" version of this platform, with LSD and considerable performance increase, the baby M at $50K + options makes sense.

just my 0.02

[ase2dais]

very nice! M1
I love it! anyone wants to buy an a yr old M3?

[Muffnbluff]

Oh and fuck saving the M1 badge for a supercar, call the super car the M11 or something else. The only reason the X5 M is that way is because there is already a MX5 by miata. Don't call it a 135M, that's retarded.

[Koroush]

Originally Posted by enigma135

Hey are you in Potomac too??

Bethesda here used to live up there

I live N. Potomac

[d3l0n]

i just wanna know how much torque it's going to have. it has to be between 320 and 359 lb ft/tq. What a little monster that would be... It should also get an LCI for the 2010/11 1ers.

[Oulixes]

Originally Posted by Brahmzy

A big question I have is curb wieght. Seems like the M cars can get fairly porky as of late...

This is my opinion, too. In general, the 1-series is close in weight to the 3-series, which could use some diet.

[sufu]

It is a brilliant idea!!!
I am very very excited to see pictures of M1.

[M3Newbie88]

Oh.. time to wait till my lease is up and return this car now..

Also hope they come out with some more original colors like the E46 M3s did too.. something different to set them appart..

[SCOTT26]

Expect an "Official" announcement prior to Geneva.
Where is the "Chrome Shadow" Paint Gun?

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