I'm sold! Can't wait to see it.

look "meh"...

I wonder how the purests feel about a turbo //M.
A stripped down version would be perfect seeing as how this is 600lbs heavier then the e30 m3.

This beauty looks aggressive. I want if I had the dough :(.

For 52K you get roll down windows:thumbsup:

A nicely optioned S4 is 75K

IMO it's the price that is the biggest turn off
There's already a lot of competition for this car from BMW both new and certified pre-owned alone

looks pretty sick

those with a Z4 or 335i w the 3.5i.....with a tune, exhaust and intake...how much power are you making?

I still think E46 M3 and the E39 M5 are the best BMW's built in the modern era.
just my opinion though.

really nice to see BMW going back to manual transmission again. thank you very much haha

All ///M cars are suppose to be running FI engines from now on...

Most people with JB3 tune, exhaust, and intake, are making ~380-400 HP.
If you wanted to go the route with warranty, most people with the BMW Performance tune, exhaust, and intake, are making ~325-330 HP.

So the rumored 340 HP for the 1M isn't anything amazing, but at it's estimate price point of 55-60k, you're looking, in terms of other NEW bmw's, the Z4 3.0, 335is, and Z4 3.5. All of which have less power stock and lack the lsd, wider track, M3 suspension components, etc that the 1M has, being a M car and all.
So imo, the 1M is a steal.
And, it also uses the N54, albeit in a as of yet unknown state (BMW M division has yet to say whether they just upped the boost or if they did more, such as larger turbos), but that means it also should respond to a simple tune as well as the Z4 3.5 and 335i/is.

hahah.. 35z4 is 70+

and m3 cannot compete with z4

They've finally done it. the 1M is an E30 M3.

I just wish the engine was naturally aspirated, but I guess we have to stay with the times.

I love this car and all, but if it's gonna be in the 50-60k range, I think I'll rather get a used 135i with the M-sport package and then slap on a quaife LSD.

Or how about a...
BMW 1 Series M Coupe GTS/CSL?

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http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/12/04/ru...tscsl-in-2012/

^ you think you can do a better job than M Motorsport? good luck buddy......OEM factory performance always trumps the aftermarket when you take into acct reliability, durability, and driveability.

135i w M sports pkg = understeer pig

The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe will be available in limited quantities and with a limited range of options at Authorized BMW Centers in Spring, 2011. Final pricing, packages, and options will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

Weight: 3,296 lbs

* 2011 1M Curb Weight: 3,296 lbs (preliminary)
* 2011 135i Curb Weight: 3,373 lbs (+77)
* 2006 E46 M3 Curb Weight: 3,415 lbs (+119)
* 2011 E92 M3 Curb Weight: 3704 lbs (+408)

Maximum output of 335 hp (250 kW) is delivered at 5,900 rpm.
Nominal peak torque is 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm.
The 1 Series M Coupe will complete the sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds (0-100 kmh in 4.9 seconds). The standing quarter-mile mark comes up in 13.2 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph (250 kmh).

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SOURCE: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/12/10/wo...eries-m-coupe/

too little HP increase over 335
would rather get 335is coupe

Please pencil me in for a "test drive" when they become available. ;)

HELL... IT'S ABOUT TIME

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The styling in the front and rear bumper looks way too busy. Traces of Audi rs5 at the air dams and the rear air ducts look tacky. For 50+ I would take a S4. Decently equipped with 2 tone alcantara , nav comes to 58g. I'm sure the 1M STARTS at 50~60. If you load it to the brim with options, I'm sure it would hit the 70s too.
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how much hp does it have

Any bets on how long before an Asian is seen driving one down Robson @ 2km/h? Don't forget the N magnet.

You got it.:D

yeah, I wanted to imagine a 1series with the n/a 3.0L making around 300hp with LSD and a higher final drive.

really? ouch.