High performance BMW M1 (1-series M edition) coming next year

1bad350z · 01-06-2010, 11:56 AM

According to this news on http://www.1addicts.com

The new two-door, details of which were first uncovered by Autocar back in November, has now been added to BMW’s stable of future production models, with right-hand-drive UK sales set to begin in mid-2011.

The decision to put the car into production has been attributed to an “overwhelmingly positive reaction” to recent customer clinics, according to at least one high-ranking BMW official. Aimed at attracting younger customers to BMW’s performance cars, the new coupé is set to become the M division’s most affordable model.

It will slot into the range beneath the M3 coupé, and should cost around £38,000, £8000 more than the 135i Coupé M Sport. That means it will compete directly with Audi’s forthcoming RS3.

Revealing the plans for the new 1-series-based model, M division boss Kay Segler said, “I want to set a clear signal that our products are financially accessible.

M1 details -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931

NYBladeZ · 01-06-2010, 12:00 PM

initial reports sound great however I believe that similar to the 335i's there won't be much power to be had through bolt-on's or serious $$$. The reason I say this is because if BMW forsaw that people could buy and cheaply build a car that blows away the m3 they won't shell out the money for the m3 which is one of bmw's cash cows. Still you're looking at about 18 months minimum before we can get one.

CBRich · 01-06-2010, 01:04 PM

I wonder how much power, if any, they plan to add to this car. It's already got a good amount of power for the chassis and adding any more power would almost be silly.

corner3garage · 01-06-2010, 01:13 PM

The old M1 reminded me of the older lotus espirits.

theDreamer · 01-06-2010, 01:16 PM

Will be interesting where they place this, the current 1 series is a good competitor (a little heavy but good). Will this out perform the M3 for a cheaper price?

FuszNissan · 01-06-2010, 01:19 PM

How pissed would you be to find out after you purchased a 1 series the M was coming out right after.

theDreamer · 01-06-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

How pissed would you be to find out after you purchased a 1 series the M was coming out right after.

I would be, but how many who buy the 1 series care about that extra performance? I always see BMW owners mention luxury or comfort before the need of power or performance, while I have always enjoyed BMW's M series it is luxury, performance, comfort, power.

CBRich · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

I live in Spartanburg just a few miles from a BMW plant and these employees are all over the place with the 1 series. I have to say that about 90% of them are convertibles with the lesser engine which to me would indicate a wanting of style more than power or performance.

shabarivas · 01-06-2010, 06:14 PM

Wow - that car will be so much fun to drive... its basically a 135 w/ better engine / better suspension... probably the only BMW worth the cash

kgreen · 01-06-2010, 08:05 PM

how can they say its financially accessible when its still north for 55K!?!?

NyCSnEaK · 01-11-2010, 10:59 AM

If it is not the Coupe variant then no bueno.

wolf370z · 01-19-2010, 01:21 PM

Aw, a new Z killer

the 5.0L mustang, this new m135, what's next? A 600 horsepower civic from the factory? Sigh, it seems like every single car that's been released lately with an emphasis on "and horsepower has increased to x".

Seriously, I was reading about the new toyota sienna minivan... being offered with an AWD drivetrain with a 3.5L 260+ hp v6... in a minivan. Sorry I just don't see the point!

theDreamer · 01-19-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf370z

Aw, a new Z killer

the 5.0L mustang, this new m135, what's next? A 600 horsepower civic from the factory? Sigh, it seems like every single car that's been released lately with an emphasis on "and horsepower has increased to x".

Seriously, I was reading about the new toyota sienna minivan... being offered with an AWD drivetrain with a 3.5L 260+ hp v6... in a minivan. Sorry I just don't see the point!

Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races. (Sort of)
HP races have always been around, and will probably always exist. Limits on cars will hold back updates or worse, but sooner or later they will catch back up.

600HP Civic....

01-06-2010, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
1bad350z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 22 Drives: 350z Track Rep Power: 15	High performance BMW M1 (1-series M edition) coming next year According to this news on http://www.1addicts.com The new two-door, details of which were first uncovered by Autocar back in November, has now been added to BMW’s stable of future production models, with right-hand-drive UK sales set to begin in mid-2011. The decision to put the car into production has been attributed to an “overwhelmingly positive reaction” to recent customer clinics, according to at least one high-ranking BMW official. Aimed at attracting younger customers to BMW’s performance cars, the new coupé is set to become the M division’s most affordable model. It will slot into the range beneath the M3 coupé, and should cost around £38,000, £8000 more than the 135i Coupé M Sport. That means it will compete directly with Audi’s forthcoming RS3. Revealing the plans for the new 1-series-based model, M division boss Kay Segler said, “I want to set a clear signal that our products are financially accessible. M1 details -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931 Last edited by 1bad350z; 01-06-2010 at 11:59 AM.

01-06-2010, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	initial reports sound great however I believe that similar to the 335i's there won't be much power to be had through bolt-on's or serious $$$. The reason I say this is because if BMW forsaw that people could buy and cheaply build a car that blows away the m3 they won't shell out the money for the m3 which is one of bmw's cash cows. Still you're looking at about 18 months minimum before we can get one. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	The old M1 reminded me of the older lotus espirits. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Will be interesting where they place this, the current 1 series is a good competitor (a little heavy but good). Will this out perform the M3 for a cheaper price? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	How pissed would you be to find out after you purchased a 1 series the M was coming out right after. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

01-06-2010, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I wonder how much power, if any, they plan to add to this car. It's already got a good amount of power for the chassis and adding any more power would almost be silly.

01-06-2010, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I live in Spartanburg just a few miles from a BMW plant and these employees are all over the place with the 1 series. I have to say that about 90% of them are convertibles with the lesser engine which to me would indicate a wanting of style more than power or performance.

01-06-2010, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Wow - that car will be so much fun to drive... its basically a 135 w/ better engine / better suspension... probably the only BMW worth the cash

01-06-2010, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	how can they say its financially accessible when its still north for 55K!?!?

01-11-2010, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
NyCSnEaK Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 44 Drives: 007 Z Rep Power: 15	If it is not the Coupe variant then no bueno.

01-19-2010, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 15	Aw, a new Z killer the 5.0L mustang, this new m135, what's next? A 600 horsepower civic from the factory? Sigh, it seems like every single car that's been released lately with an emphasis on "and horsepower has increased to x". Seriously, I was reading about the new toyota sienna minivan... being offered with an AWD drivetrain with a 3.5L 260+ hp v6... in a minivan. Sorry I just don't see the point!