BMW working on Series 1 M

BMW will soon launch a high-performance M model series 1, which will be positioned under the M3. The new BMW 1 Series M will be based on the 135i version and is considered a priority for the division of BMW "M" and his new management team.

January 6, 2010 update:

According to journalists from the Tour, BMW has begun work on version coupeului M Series 1, model is equipped with a six cylinder engine with twin-turbo, producing 350 hp.

The decision to produce this car was awarded "overwhelming positive reactions" from the customers, said a senior official of the BMW. Targeting young customers, the new coupe will be the most expensive model M of the BMW range. Positioned just below the M3 Coupe, the new 1 Series M will cost approximately 42,000 euros, with several thousand more than the 135i Coupe M Sport (306 hp). This will compete directly with Audi RS3 future.

Gearbox will certainly be an automatic six-speed dual-clutch and the vehicle I get an electronically controlled differential. Weighing less than 1500 kilograms, its performance should be close to the M3 (1580 kg). Acceleration from 0-100 km / h is expected to be approximately 5 seconds.

November 5, 2009 Original text:

BMW hopes that the new model to attract new customers who want more performance but at a lower price than the M3. Director Division M, Kay Segler said that is one of the biggest supporters of this idea and within a source told Autocar that BMW Segler, who oversaw development of the MINI Cooper S has made the series 1 M to be a priority to build a competitor for the Audi R8.

The new BMW 1 Series M will be based on the 135i version - the most powerful of the range. It will use the same turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, but will produce more horsepower and more torque. It is not known yet whether it will be named M1, in order not to create confusion with eponymous supercar of the 1980s, but it's quite possible. Or will it be called simply BMW 1 M.

The new M sport will be based on next generation 1 Series, scheduled for release in 2010, although the market will reach 1 Series M 2011 or 2012.

Source: http://www.bmw.com/

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