1 Series M Coupe US Base Price Announced: $ 47,010

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1 Series M Coupe Base Price Announced: $ 47,010

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BMW announces the base prices for several new models which debuted today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Most anticipated is the 1 Series M Coupe which will be sold at a base MSRP of $ 47,010.

Follow our full Detroit coverage on the 1 Series M coupe including more than 90 pictures.

Here are the prices for the other NAIAS debuts:
650i Convertible: $ 91,375
128i Coupe: $31,825
135i Coupe: $39,925
128i Convertible: $37,475
135i Convertible: $44,675

All prices include $875 Destination & Handling fee


Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 10, 2011, 12:00pm Eastern Time… BMW announces the base prices for several new models which debuted today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The hotly-anticipated 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe will go on sale with a base MSRP of $47,010. The stunning, all-new 2012 BMW 650i Convertible will start at $91,375. Finally, the updated and better-equipped 2012 BMW 1 Series models will be priced as-follows: 128i Coupe, $31,825, 135i Coupe, $39,925, 128i Convertible, $37,475, 135i Convertible, $44,675. All prices include $875 Destination & Handling fee.

The all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe, at $47,010, is a car built by BMW’s most enthusiastic engineers for BMW’s most enthusiastic drivers, and signals the youthful, energetic future of BMW M. Essentially a BMW M3 chassis with Competition Package packed into a modified 1 Series body, the 1 Series M Coupe is one of the fastest, most remarkable M vehicles ever built. It features one of the most powerful inline-6 engines BMW has ever built, massive brakes, and a very wide footprint for maximum agility and stability in the spirit of the original BMW M3, which was a race-ready homologation special. The 1 Series M Coupe will be available in limited quantity as a 2011 model.

BMW’s magnificent new 650i Convertible ($91,375) features a lower, wider canvas on which the designers have crafted an elegant shape of pure dynamic presence. Going on sale as a 2012 model, the 650i Convertible features BMW’s 4.4-liter, “reverse flow” V-8 engine with 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Two transmissions are available including the standard 6-speed manual and BMW’s brilliant optional 8-speed automatic, both suited perfectly to the sport-luxury mission of the 6 Series. As with the previous 6 Series Convertible, the new 650i Convertible features a super insulated folding soft top which can retract in a mere 19 seconds at vehicle speeds up to 25 miles per hour. The interior of the new 650i Convertible features a fresh, ergonomic design with more passenger space, improved ergonomics, and superb materials choices, including optional full-leather trim with contrasting stitching.

Last, but not least, the popular BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible models have received substantial enhancements for an early start to the 2012 model year. The 128i model has received BMW’s innovative Air Curtain system, which smoothes airflow over the front wheels to reduce wind resistance. All 1 Series models receive updated headlight and tail light assemblies, featuring a new “eyebrow” design up front and new tail lights at rear. Xenon Adaptive headlights - standard on 135i models, optional on 128i models – add LED backlighting for the new eyebrow and LED light tubes in the tail lights. All 1 Series models now feature standard iPod/USB integration. Convertible models now feature standard through-loading system for improved storage capacity, while 135i models gain standard power seats with adjustable lumbar support. Convertible models receive larger light-alloy wheels, now 17” diameter on 128i Convertible and 18” diameter on the 135i Convertible.

The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, as well as the 2012 650i Convertible, and 1 Series Coupe and Convertible arrive at authorized BMW centers this Spring.

[TunedM2C]

When will we get the options pricing?

[MDORPHN]

From BMW press release : "All 1 Series models now feature standard iPod/USB integration."

Does this include the 1 Series M Coupe?

Neil

[as7920]

As usual, us in the UK get screwed over on pricing.

1M 18% more expensive than 135i in US.

In UK the difference is 26%? Go figure.

[randomquickness]

just canceled my order. I'll stick around 1addicts for a while though

[pyrat]

1M pricing seems fair.

[Dackelone]

$47,010 - I am a little bit surprised/shocked. I was really hoping BMW would keep it at under $45K base. I guess we will have to wait fr option prices & ED.

[ES BMW]

Same here on being shocked by the price. I think our enthusiasm might have caused the price to rise a bit. Fingers crossed for options prices and ED.

[hooner35]

135i currently starts at $37,225 including Destination & Handling of $875. It is now $39,925 according to this press release, which is $2700 more.
Man, cars ARE getting expensive!

[ND40oz]

Originally Posted by as7920

As usual, us in the UK get screwed over on pricing.

1M 18% more expensive than 135i in US.

In UK the difference is 26%? Go figure.

Just wait, the MSRP of the 2011 135i was $36,350 before destination, now it's $39,925, sounds like they just haven't raised the price of the 135i in the UK yet...

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I guess we will have to wait for option prices & ED.

I'm curious on ED as well. I didn't realize the 135 cost $39,925 now. I think the base price of mine in 2008 was $36,675. The price increase does include HD radio, the USB port, and power seats standard now. I would still prefer having manual seats standard though.

[nachob]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

$47,010 - I am a little bit surprised/shocked. I was really hoping BMW would keep it at under $45K base. I guess we will have to wait fr option prices & ED.

Seems a little high too. I thought they were trying to keep the price down. The alcantara stuff for looks only is hokey and adds cost. At least on the seats it would be useful. Then they tell you no sunroof to keep weight down, but they give you motorized seats, NAV, luxury package crap and 19 inch wheels (heavier) than 18". Anyway, just got caught off-guard . They have been saying $43-45K.

Does this include $800 destination charge?

[Feyd]

Wow that's expensive. *eek*

[AllydNYC]

For a price. But that is pretty expensive now that I look at it.

And on the 1st page!

[analogue]

Originally Posted by nachob

Does this include $800 destination charge?

Yes, $46,135 before dest.

[B33M3R]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Wow that's expensive. *eek*

So with today's exchange rate roughly £30160 over here then? Not likely!

[mkoesel]

Why is the 1M being called a 2011 model while the 1 series being introduced in the same timeframe is a 2012 model? Why not just call the 1M a 2012 also?

[jayparry]

bmw are certifiably insane.

[hooner35]

I'm also disappointed too, that there is no true 'strip-down' version of 1M with more affordable price...

[XYR03]

Wow that's too much!

[emthreeboy]

Dayum, $47K for base? That means so with tax + option that be close to $60K?

[southlight]

So the 1M is officially available in 'limited quantity'.


Best regards,
south