BMW 1M (1 Series M Coupe) officially teased!!!

[positiveions]

Registered. I think this is going to pick-up where E30 M3 left off.

[Smokey]

Wow, am smiling already...

[Dackelone]

Well... now we know why the car was spotted in Spain last week! This looks to be the same (private) Spanish track/car club that was featured in Jeremey Clarkson's last DVD.

The new M looks great. So... Scott I am in Germany... can I sign up for that test drive? :P

[SCOTT26]

I think I jizzed in my panths while watching the video

Without resorting to vulgar response. It is kind of the opinion we wanted with the 1M , Knowing so well about the feedback across 1er and M enthusiast forums and of course 1 Addicts , we had to make our response personal, we wanted to talk to you as well as letting the car talk to you which is more or less the general rule of marketing. We had to share our excitement with you.

This is Pure BMW M. Not Truth in immitation.

Through the 1M forums here it has become more or less more personal although I have done my best to amp up your anticipation for such a car but unfortunately not reveal everything in relation to the car, it is the public through the internet , especially 1 addicts who have led the charge for such a car especially in such a late stage for production in which the 1M is purely a turn around cost effective project.

It was the demand and anticipation that finally suggested to the BMW board of management to go ahead with Dr Kay Segler's pet project and seal the deal.

Anyone out there Still think it is a 135iS?

[d3l0n]

omg that was an awesome promo! i want one and i dont even like 1 series! whoa!

[Hairlesswookiee]

Do want...Time to start selling extra organs and body parts.

[SCOTT26]

Registered. I think this is going to pick-up where E30 M3 left off.

Unfortunately we cannot replicate the overall project as was the E30 M3. This is not possible because of safety requirements and other regulations have made this today nigh on impossible. What we can do is try to replicate the feel and focus the E30 delivered on the road and track, from what I have learned is that the car is not just an faster 135i although the 135i is a very good car to begin with particular attention is being taken especially to the mechanical set-up and the steering.

[jaserion]

looks nicer than my current e92 m3.

>.>

[Sylon]

"BMW 1 Series M Coupe", God I hope they don't throw all that on the trunk lid, lol.

[fly135]

Can anyone tell if they are 18" or 19" wheels on the car. I can't read the numbers on the tyres. They look like 19's to me.

[sparoz]

That explains why the car was last spotted in spain .

[shockin330i]

fack, I just bought my e90...

[Genericuser1]

I for one thank you Scott for sharing this with us. As of right now I'm leaning towards an M3 sedan for the practicality but I must say after watching the video I am very curious to see what this 1M will do.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Without resorting to vulgar response. It is kind of the opinion we wanted with the 1M , Knowing so well about the feedback across 1er and M enthusiast forums and of course 1 Addicts , we had to make our response personal, we wanted to talk to you as well as letting the car talk to you which is more or less the general rule of marketing. We had to share our excitement with you.

This is Pure BMW M. Not Truth in immitation.

Through the 1M forums here it has become more or less more personal although I have done my best to amp up your anticipation for such a car but unfortunately not reveal everything in relation to the car, it is the public through the internet , especially 1 addicts who have led the charge for such a car especially in such a late stage for production in which the 1M is purely a turn around cost effective project.

It was the demand and anticipation that finally suggested to the BMW board of management to go ahead with Dr Kay Segler's pet project and seal the deal.

Anyone out there Still think it is a 135iS?

Scott,

I know the time may not be here yet but to get us really excited we need numbers, facts, comparison.

Even very abstract kind works:

like x amount of aluminum components used,
hours spent on re-engineering the e81 for M,
y amount of carbon fiber,
reflex time of the new transmission,
x% lighter than 135i, etc.

figures we can chew on and discuss. Otherwise I guess we really have to take it on blind faith its going to be awesome and convo will end quite quickly

[Minimization]

Originally Posted by shockin330i

fack, I just bought my e90...

Thanks Scott!

[jaserion]

whats the engine on that bad boy? better not be V8. :P

[Robert]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Unfortunately we cannot replicate the overall project as was the E30 M3. This is not possible because of safety requirements and other regulations have made this today nigh on impossible. What we can do is try to replicate the feel and focus the E30 delivered on the road and track, from what I have learned is that the car is not just an faster 135i although the 135i is a very good car to begin with particular attention is being taken especially to the mechanical set-up and the steering.

There's a good example of what can be done though. If 1M to 135i is what Boxster SpyderS to Boxster S then its a done deal for me.

[BMW BRAD]

Daaaayum...... SAHWHEEEET! It looks like they got this 1 right!!!

[marakbai]

Originally Posted by sid33

Yes Dr.Segler I DO have goose pimples

+100000000000

[e30polak]

This car looks MUCH better than the 135i!

The wider fenders, and fascia really give the shrunken body style the attitude it needs.

My guess is that this will handle better than an e92 m3, but it will be de-tuned so that it doesn't perform quite as well. There's no way that BMW would make the 1 series faster than their flag ship sports coupe. This is why MBZ never offered the supercharged v8 in their SLK55, and have yet to put the 6.3 in it.

[mtechnik3]

Very excited for this car!!!!!!!!!!

[BimmerMat135]

Scott will the 1 coupe M be available for european delivery (NA customers)
in Summer 2011?