Why BMW is building an M version of the 1 series coupe, and not just an 135iS

ArabianSensation · 05-04-2010, 11:40 PM

As far as naming the car, this is probably going to be the M Coupe. Or maybe 1M Coupe, so they can still do a Z4M Coupe? Just a thought.

BMWPower06 · 05-05-2010, 12:10 AM

If this is in fact an ///M, then I really hope they go old school and call it the "M 135CSi" or at the very least "M 135"

But I think "M 135CSi" sounds way more badass

REVNU · 05-05-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWPower06

But I think "M 135CSi" sounds way more badass

I could go for that one.

mtla4 · 05-05-2010, 01:52 AM

///M Coupe is more appropriate

The car is a coupe.......and the X5 M-X6 -M5 are also ///M-Turbo so ///M-Turbo would make no sense

No M2002 this car is not a Bmw 2002. Far from it

Calling this car an M2 would make no sense the rest of the family are 1 series.

sparoz · 05-05-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mvaccaro

will be one of these

///M Coupe
///M Turbo
///M 2002
///M2

I didn't think any of these make sense apart from ///M2 - but don't want to discuss more in this thread as we already have a name thread

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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...377479&page=16

Robert · 05-05-2010, 03:00 AM

There's already a M coupe. It's the z4 M coupe.

T89 · 05-05-2010, 05:00 AM

Great write up South! It's gonna be a great car.

T

ihyln · 05-05-2010, 06:17 AM

Not for nothing but this 'article' sounds desperate. More like 'Why I really want a M1 and not a 135iS'

Although I would be surprised to see a non M with a LSD if they didn't name it the M1. BMW needs to rethink this strategy for the rest of their lineup to be honest.

Username135 · 05-05-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

Not for nothing but this 'article' sounds desperate. More like 'Why I really want a M1 and not a 135iS'

Although I would be surprised to see a non M with a LSD if they didn't name it the M1. BMW needs to rethink this strategy for the rest of their lineup to be honest.

Why does it sound desperate? It seems to me the op presented logical reasons why this will be a M.

pDz · 05-05-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Username135

Why does it sound desperate? It seems tp me the op presented logical reasons why this will be a M.

my thoughts, too.

not desperate as much as thinking out loud with online evidence to support a hypothesis. rare as that is on the interWEBz.

ihyln · 05-05-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Username135

Why does it sound desperate? It seems to me the op presented logical reasons why this will be a M.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pDz

my thoughts, too.

not desperate as much as thinking out loud with online evidence to support a hypothesis. rare as that is on the interWEBz.

Well the general consensus on the forum is to have it be the "M1" and that's what it sounds like. I also hope it will be a 135 ///M or M1 but I agree there's no way they can get away with a iS tag.

warmtoes · 05-05-2010, 10:44 AM

The M Coupe would avoid the M1 moniker but there's supposed to be an E88 version as well. What will they call that? M Cabriolet? That sounds lame in my opinion.

sid33 · 05-05-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by warmtoes

The M Coupe would avoid the M1 moniker but there's supposed to be an E88 version as well. What will they call that? M Cabriolet? That sounds lame in my opinion.

Very good point ... Almost rules that out if you think about it

Spartikus · 05-05-2010, 11:23 AM

Look at the recent history with the naming convention of the M. BMW has never used a name twice. If they dont do M1 then it will be called a 1M. It's as simple as that. We had a Z4M, X6M, and X5M. Having a 1M will be fine. They're gonna want to use as little letters as possible. I'm gonna call it an M1 verbally anyway.

numba1guju · 05-05-2010, 01:26 PM

all i know about this car is that it needs to come out soon because if it doesnt i wont have a car...i have been waiting for about 2 years to buy a car...mines starting to leak oil from the rear main seal

00000000 · 05-05-2010, 02:34 PM

Very logical thoughts.

M3X3Z3 · 05-05-2010, 02:34 PM

I agree 100% with Soutlight, hey, is he a lawyer ?

However, at my Dealer in Johannesburg I was told that M1 or not, there is a 135is comming to South Africa along the lines of the 335is and Z4 35is at end 2010 early 2011.

How do you like them apples.

issabmw · 05-05-2010, 03:36 PM

Im sure BMW will dazzle us with a quad exhaust design appropriate for the setup of the 1 series, if they decide to do it.

If they decided to stick with a single outlet design, it would be understandable, as BMW realizes that an exhaust setup would not deter ///M enthusiasts from purchasing this fine piece of machinery.

issabmw · 05-05-2010, 03:42 PM

As to naming it the ///M turbo, if they were to produce a naturally aspirated version down the line, the name would be obsolete.

Haywood · 05-05-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M3X3Z3

I agree 100% with Soutlight, hey, is he a lawyer ?

However, at my Dealer in Johannesburg I was told that M1 or not, there is a 135is comming to South Africa along the lines of the 335is and Z4 35is at end 2010 early 2011.

How do you like them apples.

And car sales people are always reputable! I guarantee the members on here know more about what goes on than the dealers do.

Imola.ZHP · 05-05-2010, 04:48 PM

It's a straight six cylinder, WTF does it need quad exhaust?

IT DOESN'T!

twenzel · 05-05-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

It's a straight six cylinder, WTF does it need quad exhaust?

IT DOESN'T!

+1

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Spartikus First Lieutenant 51 Rep 305 Posts Drives: Twin-Turbos Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TheDarkSide iTrader: (0)	Look at the recent history with the naming convention of the M. BMW has never used a name twice. If they dont do M1 then it will be called a 1M. It's as simple as that. We had a Z4M, X6M, and X5M. Having a 1M will be fine. They're gonna want to use as little letters as possible. I'm gonna call it an M1 verbally anyway.
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M3X3Z3 Private 26 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X3 3.0d G01 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: RSA iTrader: (0)	I agree 100% with Soutlight, hey, is he a lawyer ? However, at my Dealer in Johannesburg I was told that M1 or not, there is a 135is comming to South Africa along the lines of the 335is and Z4 35is at end 2010 early 2011. How do you like them apples.
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