BMW 1M Coupe Partially Unveiled at Oktoberfest! [INFO, VIDEO & PHOTOS]

[datbimmerdoe]

imo, i think it is a carbon fiber diffuser because if it were a regular 'matte' plastic it would not reflect of course.
for it to reflect like that it would have to be the 'gloss black' plastic that bmw is currently using as diffusers. which it's not.
i clearly see a 'cf weave' pattern that shows curvature and has absolutely no resemblance to the heat shield.
basically, the reflection does not depict the same pattern as the heat shield.

Originally Posted by sq86

Its def CF because there is no way a reflection would wrap around like that.

+1

mark my words...

-carbon fiber diffuser
-aggressive hood
-new headlights

(disclaimer: these are MY OPINIONS and observations.) flame suit ON.

[Bimmer-Bob]

Just a thought - the "minor change" to the headlights could be some sort of LCD thing like they did to the E9x LCIs recently. I seriously doubt they're going to radically alter the headlight design at this point.

[oztiks]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Um - but the car isn't called the "1 Series M."

Official name is 1 series M coupe.

[Muffnbluff]

Originally Posted by formula M

Bro, u can clearly see the CF weave... r u sure you are talking about the same spot on the picture as we are...?

You are wrong. I think these two pictures speak for themselves.

[niuniu]

Although I was starting to think that maybe it wasn't cf after all, I actually think the above two pictures disprove the point you're trying to make.

Looks like overexposure on the cf, and a standard illumination on the aluminium. Overexposure over a corner always looks bright like that, on any surface.

Also look at the weave pattern itself in the negative - they're different, not the same piece of material at all. Similar because of the diamond shame, that's all.

[Future M1 owner]

Wow, Muffnbluff has gone seriously CSI on us!
Insert "Won't get fooled again"!!!!!!

[02fireman]

Same car, different angle. Look at the right side also. It clearly shows plastic and both sides show heat shields not CF. Sorry, I was hoping CF also. Maybe it will show up later!

[niuniu]

Mind changed again, the above pic definitely shows alu.

Shame

[ptack]

Originally Posted by mcacciola

I wasn't clear enough.

I meant to said that the marketing/product guys need to figure out better.
Still don't get it why would change the Letter/Number old time BMW M division branding trademark just because there is a previous M1.

The case of Z's are a good example of adjusting names based on new products and/or model evolution.

Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8, Z4 (again) and Z2 coming soon.
just IMO.....

The real reason is that BMW doesn't consider this car worthy of the moniker. Forget the past M1, it's aleady an antique. BMW isn't about to call this car an M1 because it would really suggest a long term commitment to the model which BMW isn't planning. This is a quick and dirty tweak to get a few more bucks out of E82 platform before the end of the cycle. If they called this an M1 it would imply it has the brand status (and long-term development commitments) of the M3, M5 and M6. I wish that weren't the case, but that's business.

[Muffnbluff]

Originally Posted by formula M

Sorry, CF weave stretches, that pattern stretches. Just look on the left side, obove those exhaust pipes. That is definatly CF, the question to all, is that just a CF heat shroud, or is the whole rear valance CF..!

I have no idea why you highlighted the aluminum shield underneath, they are two distinct and different materials.


Secondly, I can't believe people were there and didn't bother to take better pictures..

Dude, look at this picture and tell me that's CF.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=617

What makes more sense, a carbon fiber heat shield on a quickly made car or the aluminum heat shield that's on every other BMW. Give it up already, the picture in post 617 makes it incredibly obvious.

[enigma135]

Some of us obviously see with our hearts....post 617 makes it pretty clear like muffnbluff said

[1978.530i]

Would it be wrong of me to be jealous of that fly on the exposed fender?

Can someone zoom in on it and see if he's smiling?

[dmboone25]

Does anyone know when the next panel will be shown?

This is going to drive me nuts!

[adc]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Does anyone know when the next panel will be shown?

Well did you place any dollar bills into the opening???

[tlav17]

although i would love to see carbon fiber, i highly doubt they will have it on this "entry level" M car. maybe as an option though. that would be cool

[Jaguar66]

Originally Posted by 02fireman

Same car, different angle. Look at the right side also. It clearly shows plastic and both sides show heat shields not CF. Sorry, I was hoping CF also. Maybe it will show up later!

I am now convinced it is not carbon fiber, just a metallic mesh heat shield.

[FrenchBoy]

C'mon. Not one guess???

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Kind of a funny question. Does anyone know what shoes is Dr. Kay Segler wearing on the photo below. They look like fairly nice driving shoes...

[1978.530i]

there's that fly again!

[Madozu]

Originally Posted by 1978.530i

there's that fly again!

lol ... in the next Bimmercast they could interview the fly ^^

[Drillslinger]

Originally Posted by Madozu

lol ... in the next Bimmercast they could interview the fly ^^

Unfortunately, the fly had to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before being allowed that close to the prototype and will be unavailable for interview

[Cameraeye]

his shoes might be pilotis

[Cameraeye]

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

C'mon. Not one guess???

looks like pilotis