1m debut in Singapore

[阿龍|ah_Long]

http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring...26-260513.html

BMW 1-series M unveiled in Singapore

By Tony Ng

A pre-production model of the limited edition four-seater coupe BMW 1-series M (1M) was unveiled to the media last Friday.

The entry-level 1M car is an M extension of the BMW 1-series. M cars are BMW's top-of-the-line high performance cars.

20 of the estimated 2,000-plus units available worldwide have been allocated to Munich Automobiles, the agent for BMW M cars here.

It is understood that around seven units of the baby M car have already been booked by customers.

Underneath the aggresive metal - think M gills, flared wheel arches and a number of pseduo air vents - lies a 2,979cc direct injection engine with two superchargers. Paired to it is a six-speed manual transmission.

The 1M produces 340-horsepower peaking at 5,900rpm. You will reach peak torque of 450Nm at 1,500rpm to 4,500rpm. An overboost function tips it to 500Nm.

With that much power, the coupe accelerates to 100kmh in 4.9 seconds, ensuring that you will run out of asphalt quickly. Claimed fuel consumption stands at 9.6 litres/100km.

The car measures 4,380mm by 1,803mm by 1,420mm. While it is the shortest and flattest model in the M model range, the 1M is 55mm wider than the 135i coupe.

The small, high-performance car will be "capable of everday use", BMW said in a statement. The 1M would also attract younger customers to the performance brand, it said.

Production begins in May and delivery of the first 1M for Singapore will start in July.

The 1M is estimated to cost around $280,000 with COE.

[阿龍|ah_Long]

Looks great in that light. its stance is like a bulldog.

[Art__Vandelay]

Thanks for sharing.

Love Valencia Orange.

[bavarian19]

not feeling VO, but a nice car!

[PKumarM3]

Two superchargers? This reporter is an idiot

[YVES1M]

Everythimg you need my friends,, sorry if it looks all mixed up.. i got this from the dealer yesterday (canadian specs)

BMW Group Canada
Product Ordering Guide
Internal Version
1204/UR93
1 Series M Coupé
MY2012
SOP: 03/11 EOP: 12/11
Standard
216 Servotronic 481 Sport Seats 775 Anthracite Roofliner
249 Multi-Function Steering Wheel 4WB Alcantara Anthracite Trim 823 Hot-climate version
2N6 19" wheel, perf. tire (style 359M) 530 Air conditioning 845 Acoustic seat-belt warning
321 Exterior Trim In Body Colour 540 Cruise Control 850 Additional tank filling,export
346 Chrome Line Exterior 645 US Radio Specs 853 Language version English
473 Front Centre Armrest 663 BMW Radio Professional 876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
100% Options
1CA CO2 Relevant Vehicle 548 Km/h Speedometer 6VC Combox controller
423 Velour Floor Mats 563 Lights Package 760 High-Gloss Shadow Line
442 Cupholder 639 BMW Assist with Bluetooth 838 Canadian Specifications
494 Heated Front Seats 676 HiFi Sound System 8SC National-specific regulations
502 Headlight Washers 693 Satellite Radio Pre-Wire 8SP CO2 Control
521 Rain Sensor w/ Auto Headlamps 697 DVD Area 1 Coding (NA) 8TL Daytime Driving Lights
522 Bi-Xenon Headlights 6AA BMW TeleServices 925 Shipping Guard Package
524 Adaptive Headlights 6AB Control BMW TeleServices Z10 Freight On Board
534 Automatic Climate Control 6FL USB Audio Integration
Exterior Colours Interior Upholsteries
Non-Metallic (STD) Metallic Boston Leather
300 Alpine White 475 Black Sapphire Metallic LWNZ Black/Orange Boston Leather
B44 Valencia Orange Metallic
Packages Options
ZED European Delivery
423 Velour Floor Mats
428 First Aid Kit
9AA External Skin Protection
ZFU Navigation Package
609 BMW On-Board Navigation
620 Voice Recognition
ZOS Executive Package
302 Alarm System
313 Exterior Mirror Package
319 Universal Remote Control
322 Comfort Access
431 Auto Dimming Interior Mirror
459 Electric Seats w/ Driver Mem.
488 Lumbar Support
507 Park Distance Control
655 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner
688 Harman/Kardon Sound System
ZOX BMW Apps
6NF Smartphone Integration
6NR BMW Apps
ZSP Special Order
Ordering Rules
655 will delete STD or 100% equipment 693
688 will delete STD or 100% equipment 676
ZED must be ordered with ZSP
ZED will delete STD or 100% equipment 423
ZED will delete STD or 100% equipment 925
ZOX must be ordered with ZFU
© 2011

[Joer]

Thanks for sharing. Looks amazing in VO!

[E821M]

VO looks great under artificial light, no so much in natural.

[edwardio]

Originally Posted by 阿龍|ah_Long

Looks great in that light. its stance is like a bulldog.

haha

[rex5272]

Perfect for the asian market

[Diver]

Man, are they going heavy with the VO paint job, or what?

[BBK]

$280,000 Singapore $?!?!?

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by BBK

$280,000 Singapore $?!?!?

WOW...thats close to $220K Aussie..

[analogue]

Originally Posted by Diver

Man, are they going heavy with the VO paint job, or what?

What else do they have that would stand out at a show? Black? yawn... White? snore....

[toto4dwin]

Originally Posted by PKumarM3

Two superchargers? This reporter is an idiot

+1

[shenglin]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

WOW...thats close to $220K Aussie..

Yes, a car in Singapore is about 3 times the normal retail price. Close to 200% are based on taxes alone.

HK's pricing is also comparable too. =/

[Samoht]

Originally Posted by shenglin

Yes, a car in Singapore is about 3 times the normal retail price. Close to 200% are based on taxes alone.

HK's pricing is also comparable too. =/

Aint no way a HK 1 M is going to cost $1.5m

[iPhil]

Great pictures...

[lawgone]

Too small for my taste.