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2010 BMW M1 Rumored To Be In The Works
Although BMW themselves have yet to confirm that the rumors are true, many enthusiast sites appear to have insider information indicating that BMW will indeed debut a Motorsport edition of their newest 1 Series in 2010. Expected to replace (in theory, not literally) the 335i as the link between the M3 and the 135i, and is rumored to come replete with carbon fiber inserts and some sort of BMW Performance Body Kit. Sources conflict as to what sort of engine the M1 will receive, but the options have been whittled down to either a turbocharged 4-cylinder (currently in development) or, in keeping with BMW’s Motorsports Division tradition, a naturally aspirated straight-6. Still other Bimmer fanboys anticipate (albeit slightly unrealistically) a revised version of the twin-turbo I6 currently powering the F01 7 Series to find its way under the 2010 M1’s hood, in which case output would be rated somewhere above 330-hp. (Hat tip to Rock517)
Either way, BMW has hinted that any M addition to the 1 Series lineup wouldn’t debut until the tail end of 2010 anyway, meaning that we’ll simply have to bide our time with idle gossip until Bimmer mercifully throws us a bone.
Source: BimmerFile
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I think the “1-series M edition” would be a terrible idea. The 1 series was always meant to be a small practical car to be used for every day driving. To make a sport edition of it woudl be like making steak into a dessert. It defies the original point IMO.
In any case, in my mind, the title M1 is reserved for the supercar and I really hope bmw goes through with it.
Words by Brian on October 21, 2009 at 4:55 pm | #
the 1 series is not an entry level car. if you like the size of the old e30 cars, youll love this. I bet youve never driven a 135i right? its hundreds of pounds lighter than the 3 series coupe with the same motor, which incidentally is a motor that rivals the 2006 m3 cars, you do the math. its a rocket ship.
Words by nate on February 18, 2010 at 3:30 pm | #