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Personally, I dont think they would offer 2 seperate models with only a 30/40 hp difference. I mean....its possible, but no other model has that small of a hp gap.
The current 3 series has a 70hp gap between the 2 models The current 5 series has a 70 hp and a 60hp gap between the 3 models. and The current 7 series has a 78 hp gap between the 750 and 760. I mean come on, it has to be this way in the 1 too, it doesnt make sense to close the hp gap in between models. At 230/300, this will give a nice hp split between the models and will give them some room to justify this 10,000 price gap i keep hearing about around here. 25k for a 128i...35k for a 135i. Thats the way i can see it going. However, if I can get ahold of a 135i with a 300hp engine for under 32,000, that would be a WINNER in my book anyday.
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The way I see it, the engine choices will probably be exactly the same as the current hatches offered in Europe, with the top model having 260hp. If they do bring an M1/M2, my guess is they will use the last generation M3 engine. Hopefully I'm proven wrong and we do get the 335's TT engine here in NA.
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The 2006 E90 325i (215hp) vs. '06 E90 330i (255hp). Only a 40hp difference. 2001-2005 325i - 184 hp 2001-2005 330i - 225 hp Only a 41hp difference There has not been a large horsepower gap between the entry level 3-Series and the top of the line model (non-M) until the 335i (N54). |
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The only problem with the S54 going into a 1-Series is that it is a very expensive engine to produce. Honestly, I do not foresee BMW AG using it if a M version of the 1-Series is produced. |
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I am not trying to be argumentative, but I contacted my SA yesterday, and he would not confirm this info. Only that the car would be showing up in the spring. That's why I was hoping there was some sort of press release that I was unaware of confirming the 135....
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Understand, but the majority of Client Advisors (CA) (SA= Service Advisor) have little clue as to upcoming products. In fact, my CA and the Sales Mgr have repeatedly stated that the their customers that frequent the internet know more than they do about upcoming products and or updates. My local Center has been told that the 135i coupe has been confirmed via their Regional Marketing Rep (BMW NA employee) |
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Gottca. :wink: I can not get into it any further without getting myself into trouble. We'll leave it at that. :smile: |
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I couldn't agree more. AND definitely a priority for a sporty coupe to be added to my garage. |
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