BMW 1 Series M Coupe Fully Revealed in Official Video!!

1978.530i · 12-08-2010, 03:19 PM

Yes please.

MDORPHN · 12-08-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

Pretty sure the E93 CONVERTIBLE M3 does NOT have a Competition Package.... what am I missing here?

Oops, meant to type E92 M3.

Sorry.

Neil
(I'll correct original message to minimize further confusion!)

madfast · 12-08-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mprofiler

What do you think about the top crease line and that space between the side marker? Does it look a bit strange to you? Normally I would expect the side marker right along the top crease line.

nope looks quite good to me with the limited pics.

on the M3, the side marker is right in the middle of the vent hole. having the side marker where it is now gives you that same style. but instead of using a M3 style vent, they have a crease and elongated the bottom part to flow right into the lower potbelly crease on the bottom of the door. so its very M3ish above the side marker, and very different below it. the potbelly necessitated a vertical crease or vent (if it was an actual vent). the potbelly existed because it was a curved line that ran from wheel to wheel. now with the crease it looks like a line that flows from the vertical crease, down and up to the rear fender bulge. it makes lemons into very tasty lemonade

radiantm3 · 12-08-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PKL

Pretty sure the E93 CONVERTIBLE M3 does NOT have a Competition Package.... what am I missing here?

There are no "competition" brakes. The brakes are the same on all M3 models since 2008.

008 · 12-08-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

There are no "competition" brakes. The brakes are the same on all M3 models since 2008.

And they suck for even light track work... BMW's biggest flaw.

tjockey · 12-08-2010, 03:28 PM

R&T says the 1M is 7 seconds slower on the Nordschleife than the M3. That ain't so bad.

Mprofiler · 12-08-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by madfast

nope looks quite good to me with the limited pics.

on the M3, the side marker is right in the middle of the vent hole. having the side marker where it is now gives you that same style. but instead of using a M3 style vent, they have a crease and elongated the bottom part to flow right into the lower potbelly crease on the bottom of the door. so its very M3ish above the side marker, and very different below it. the potbelly necessitated a vertical crease or vent (if it was an actual vent). the potbelly existed only because it was a curved line that ran from wheel to wheel. now with the crease it looks like a line that flows from the vertical crease, down and up to the rear fender bulge. it makes lemons into very tasty lemonade

On the M3 the crease/vent hole is much smaller so it balances out since the side marker is in the middle. Not so on the 1M in my opinion. I have no problem with the crease at the bottom to make the potbelly less noticeable, but the top crease line with that gap there between the side marker makes it look weird to me. I think it would look better if the crease line on top was cut off sooner and aligned with the side marker. Also, make the side marker slightly shorter too.

ooowowizstev · 12-08-2010, 03:29 PM

Looks good, I want one!

Ash83 · 12-08-2010, 03:32 PM

WOW

Remonster · 12-08-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tjockey

R&T says the 1M is 7 seconds slower on the Nordschleife than the M3. That ain't so bad.

They haven't actually driven it around the ring, I'm pretty sure that's just speculation. There's almost no doubt in my mind that the 1 M will be quicker than the M3.

1978.530i · 12-08-2010, 03:40 PM

I love the video and the car. Cant wait to see one in person.

madfast · 12-08-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mprofiler

On the M3 the crease/vent hole is much smaller so it balances out since the side marker is in the middle. Not so on the 1M in my opinion. I have no problem with the crease at the bottom to make the potbelly less noticeable, but the top crease line with that gap there between the side marker makes it look weird to me. I think it would look better if the crease line on top was cut off sooner and aligned with the side marker.

then it'd look like a GT-R. the way it is now is unique and is reminiscent of the M3. win-win if you ask me. the main point which i think most of us can agree is that by making it vertical and connecting it to the curved side crease, it makes the potbelly unnoticeable and somewhat even cool looking

MDORPHN · 12-08-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

There are no "competition" brakes. The brakes are the same on all M3 models since 2008.

I stand corrected.

But they are still vastly superior to the brakes on the 135i!

Neil

JasonCSU · 12-08-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by onkloud9

Wonder what that M button does..

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Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Does anyone know the functions of the buttons on the steering wheel?

Neil

Yes, it sharpens up the throttle response.

as7920 · 12-08-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Yes, it sharpens up the throttle response.

So why not have a sharp throttle response all the time and not bother with the button?

Is it just a gimmick or are there benefits for being able to choose?

Mprofiler · 12-08-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by madfast

then it'd look like a GT-R. the way it is now is unique and is reminiscent of the M3. win-win if you ask me. the main point which i think most of us can agree is that by making it vertical and connecting it to the curved side crease, it makes the potbelly unnoticeable and somewhat even cool looking

Yeah or something like what jag cars have done or on the Panamera. Not unique but it's more integrated and tidy I reckon. Not sure how it can remind me of the M3 side with what's on the car now but it is different for sure. Overall the car looks great on the outside though, it's just that little part bugs me.

asng · 12-08-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

it's probably the light and angle... but... does the rear fender doesn't look too much wider than the regular 1? the front looks wide thou

positiveions · 12-08-2010, 03:55 PM

ok,,, we are good to go. Houston we have a lift off! Final product looks good

///M1 · 12-08-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by asng

it's probably the light and angle... but... does the rear fender doesn't look too much wider than the regular 1? the front looks wide thou

Indeed, front looks pretty wide, and looks like car needs a drop up front by another inch. Nothing an aftermarket suspension can't handle.

BTW, what are the widest tires that people have been able to fit on these wheels?

Race_Doc11 · 12-08-2010, 04:03 PM

The front bumper has too much going on...over all it looks good but not exceptional

Brandon26pdx · 12-08-2010, 04:04 PM

Not bad. I don't need it though.

I do like the headlights a bit more than I thought I would.

JasonCSU · 12-08-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by as7920

So why not have a sharp throttle response all the time and not bother with the button?

Is it just a gimmick or are there benefits for being able to choose?

Everyone may not want a touchy throttle when driving around in traffic. I believe it also adjusts the steering sensitivity.

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