Anyone think there will be an m1? discuss.

The package is already out:

http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/bmw-1-series-m-sportpackage-812.jpg

BMW announced it will introduce a new, more powerful 1-Series model, and an “M Sport” cosmetics package for its 3 and 5 Series and X3 models. The 130i gets BMW’s 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, which has been tweaked to get 258hp, more than the 330i, 530i and 630i — in fact, only the M3 has a more powerful six. Torque has been redefined upward by 11 clicks, to 232ft/lbs. From a stop, 60mph comes on in 6.1 seconds, and the speed nanny confiscates the milk and cookies at 155mph. Active Steering, which adjusts turning ratio based on speed, is available as an option. The 130i will launch (sorry, Tennessee) in Europe this September.

The M Sport package (a poor use of the M brand, no?) incudes a lower front spoiler styled for increased aerodynamics, sculpted side sills. bespoke 17- or 18-inch double-spoke alloy wheels, tuned suspension and high-gloss paint, along with interior enhancements, in the seating, headlining and steering areas.


Its only a matter of time before they release the complete package per say. Calling it the M1, would not be a smart descion on BMW's part though.

I don't care what they call it, that is NOT an M1.

It will never be an M1. Too much history in the name for BMW to do it. I can't wait to see if they give it the turbo 6. that thing will be sex

that thing is already sex... if only they had the 1 series hatchback back when bmw had the classic kidney grills and circular headlights, like e30s e34 etc

http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5040902.001/5040902.001.1M.jpg

There's your M1 :cool

They should give it a different name, i would have to agree on that. The original m1 was a looker.

they're making a 2-series that is the 1-series but 2-door, so if anything it'll be an m2

i dont think they will make any 2-series just a 3 door 1 series its suppose to show at the Geneva Motor Show...it has bigger doors and b-pillers that are set further back

really? i guess it was a just an early idea. i remember reading it in a magazine, but that was back when they first announced the 1 series

Turbo 6 :devillook

I'm 99% certain BMW dropped the "2" and "4" series badgings. And people saying that calling the 130i the "m-sport" is wrong need to remember the "m-tech" e36 318ti.

i'd just be happy to own a bmw again.

I'm 99% certain BMW dropped the "2" and "4" series badgings. And people saying that calling the 130i the "m-sport" is wrong need to remember the "m-tech" e36 318ti.

Nothing wrong with the "M-Sport". Calling it an M1 would be wrong.

http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5040902.001/5040902.001.1M.jpg

There's your M1 :cool

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Was this a serious question?

I'm 99% certain BMW dropped the "2" and "4" series badgings. And people saying that calling the 130i the "m-sport" is wrong need to remember the "m-tech" e36 318ti.

I've never heard of the "m-tech" 318ti, what were the numbers? Wow, I thought I knew all the little bimmer "M" and "sport" nuances by now.

http://www.allcarwallpapers.com/wallpapers/previews/bmw-1-series-m-sportpackage-812.jpg

Geez, that looks like sh*t.

Or Mazda-like.... :nono

Maybe I just don't comprehend the dimensions of the car right, but this just looks like a wagon version of the new 3-series with a sporty grill.

And to agree with footballcrzy888, wagons in both the 3-series and 5-series platforms have always looked like crap and have been marketed completely for function over form.

Maybe the sales department is just using the 1 badging to spark a little interest in the thing before they retract their statement and slap a 330iT badge on it. I could be wrong.

i would call it the girlie "M." for all the hot european chicks to drive

Its no wagon, its in the same class as, say a golf, dimensions wise.

Bmw is gunna have to start reusing numbers folks, theres only so many ways to cut it up. the z4 is out and the next gen is gunna cause some confusion if you call it a z5 will people get it confused with the 5 series? with the z6 enfringe on corvette's copywrites? what if bmw just named their cars the same way they always have, 1 is tiny 3 is small 5 is medium 7 is big then just fill in the blanks and let model year differentate cars with similar names but different bodies

Instead of M1... it should just be called the...

Instead of M1... it should just be called the...

...M Hatch?

We have M Roadsters and M Coupes.
I think that, if they do eventually release one is how it will go.

I would like to say however with the performance of the 130i where it is, to put anything more powerful in the car may encroach on the territory of other models.

The "M-Sport" 130i is NOT a mis-use of the M badge. It is simply the description given to the cosmetic and suspension work. You can still buy a stock standard 130i without the M sport trimmings. Though the M Sport trimmings do make it one freaking sexy hatch.

;)

parisparkjob FTW

M Hatch

Little something for the 318ti fans, but with actual taste.

-Adrian

In all honesty though witht he new m coupe coming out I don't see a real market position for this, the m coupe is 50k aprox, the 1 series pushes 30k in the states, its essentially an economy model, and why you'd put an m emblem on that I'm not sure.

-Spargo

Forget about your M-tech 1 series, this is the business. Hartge H1, a 116i with an S62 5.0 V8 squeezed in! :buttrock Yours for only £75,000 ($131,325).
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/bmw-1-hartge-h1.htm

I've never heard of the "m-tech" 318ti, what were the numbers? Wow, I thought I knew all the little bimmer "M" and "sport" nuances by now.

What were the numbers? 318ti were the numbers, if that is what you mean...

It was a "regular" ti with an E36 (of course) M3 front end, flat wide side moulding and a rear skirt that looked like an M3. I think there was a Club Sport version with M3 mirrors in addition to the rest.

Bad news was it was an M44 with no tuning or anything special about the power plant. All looks, no go. It is a shame, as there was a 323ti in Europe with the 2.3 6 in it that never made it here.

looks like a mazda ycuk

That car is sex. I'm going to try and lease one when they get here.

What were the numbers? 318ti were the numbers, if that is what you mean...

It was a "regular" ti with an E36 (of course) M3 front end, flat wide side moulding and a rear skirt that looked like an M3. I think there was a Club Sport version with M3 mirrors in addition to the rest.

Bad news was it was an M44 with no tuning or anything special about the power plant. All looks, no go. It is a shame, as there was a 323ti in Europe with the 2.3 6 in it that never made it here.

oh, disappointing. I thought they would tweak the engine a bit. It really is a shame.

Thanks for the info, jblack.

it will be called the 130M

it will be called the 130M

That is what they pretty much call the 130i M-Sport.

A cool name IMHO would be the MiniM..cheesy I know but it suits the Car I think...

A cool name IMHO would be the MiniM..cheesy I know but it suits the Car I think...

G'damnit I said the M HATCH!
MiniM would suit some seriously boosted bored & stroked out 2.5L Mini Cooper. lol.

Cooper M mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

oh, disappointing. I thought they would tweak the engine a bit. It really is a shame.

Thanks for the info, jblack.

Wanna see a "real" 318ti M-Tech? Come take a peek at mine :)

I am the M HATCH

all i read was that the 1 series M wouldnt have any performance mods but just visuals and other options (suspension,wheels etc.) this was read i believe in the german ADAC Car magazine last december.

I would buy the m hatch and do the sae thing I did to my 540it when I bought it put in a LSD except I'd take one from an m3 instead of an M5. Sorry to be such a child but I need LSD , one wheel burnouts not for me.

I've never heard of the "m-tech" 318ti, what were the numbers? Wow, I thought I knew all the little bimmer "M" and "sport" nuances by now.

It was actually called the Club Sport if I remember right, TonyMasone has one, in a beautiful color seen only on that model, Alaskan Blue. Something like 500 cars or so if I remember right. It had an LSD too, it was awesome.

Realize I'm posting to an old thread -- Bimmer magazine interview last month with some exec confirmed the 1 series will come to States. If it sells well, there will probably be a M version eventually, and I'd love to see it.

any word on when?

Wanna see a "real" 318ti M-Tech? Come take a peek at mine :)

I thought yours was a base/active Package ti with a swap and the M3 bumper?

It was actually called the Club Sport if I remember right, TonyMasone has one, in a beautiful color seen only on that model, Alaskan Blue. Something like 500 cars or so if I remember right. It had an LSD too, it was awesome.

TonyMasone only had a SPORT (96-98) packaged one.

ClubSports were only offered in 95. They had the M bumpers, mirrors, skirts, LSD, 16inch wheels, and I believe that the suspension was just a bit lower too.. They also only came in Schwarz II and Hellrot and had the M42 motor.
The sport package for this year looked just like a regular ti, but with the sport interior.
IIRC, there were only 2000 or so Club Sports made.
From 96-98, the sport was basically the same as the 95 Club Sport, except it didnt have the M3 mirrors and no LSD and it had the M44 motor on it.
In 99, all the 318tis were Sport models.

My car is a 97 sport...I wish it was the ClubSport haha...

The 1 series M should be called the M compact...or M hatch like everybody said haha...

-Randy

any word on when?

Pure guess, but if the 1 series is here MY 08 then the M version would be here MY 09 earliest.

Geez, that looks like sh*t.

Or Mazda-like.... :nono

Like the fact that it has a strong engine and new suspension.

Hate the fact it looks like something Eddie Munster would drive.

Why not make a BMW style Willy car ?

Would look just as ridiculous as the 1 series.

Sorry.....I just have to get used to the look

Still disappointed they canned the 325i and 330i for the 1 series.

I'll get a therapist

Promise.

[QUOTE]Still disappointed they canned the 325i and 330i for the 1 series./QUOTE]

What are you saying here? BMW isn't replacing the 3 series with the 1 -- the 3 series has gone so upmarket and gotten so expensive there is now room for body style below it. That's what the 1 is all about.

The one series shown in this thread isn't a full M car, it's a 1 series with the M sero package. It's possible they do something different here -- again based on sales and market interest.

The 130i M is a real fun car to drive ...

I dunno about you guys but I'd be happy as hell with 250 hp in a 1 series... :eek:

I'm sure it would be a blast to drive.

In all honesty though witht he new m coupe coming out I don't see a real market position for this, the m coupe is 50k aprox, the 1 series pushes 30k in the states, its essentially an economy model, and why you'd put an m emblem on that I'm not sure.

-Spargo
Except doesn't the 130i seat four or five and the M coupe seats 2? Plus, they could always put the new M3 V8 into the M coupe and the old S54 into the M Hatch and then they really wouldn't be the same machines at all.

Here's some info a BMW insider just posted on an ///M1
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435

This guy's been known as providing accurate insider info.

People always mix M1 and 1 series.

Just got back from Barcelona Spain, ran into a BMW event on the beach totally by accident, they were showing a base model 1 Series with M aero package.

http://www.geocities.com/cgp01/Images/M3Images/2007-05-121SeriesFront.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/cgp01/Images/M3Images/2007-05-121SeriesRear.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/cgp01/Images/M3Images/2007-05-121SeriesInterior.JPG

its only going to have the M package but its not going to be called M1

Have you guys heard of the 1 series that is going to have the 335 engine in it! that will be scary!

Have you guys heard of the 1 series that is going to have the 335 engine in it! that will be scary!



yes it will have the 335 engine as stated in the car and driver magazine :D

Have you guys heard of the 1 series that is going to have the 335 engine in it! that will be scary!

Hah it probably WILL be scary if BMW doesn't offer a limited slip diff either standard or as part of some options package. Not saying that they'll do that... I'm guessing they wont... but of all the non-M cars BMW has ever produced, this will be their most LSD-demanding yet.

Don't get me wrong though I am completely stoked for this car and I hope I'll be looking at it in a few year's time.

nope..... they will have the package only

What about these?
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1586/m2zf7.jpg
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/41/m1bi9.jpg
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8182/m4hy5.jpg
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=878&d=1176056987

just a badge

It's just badged improperly? I never understood why people do that.

So it doesn't have a Motorsport engine, suspension, etc?

I guess its basically a like a 1 series ZHP (performance package) then right?

ohhhh dat ass is Ugly!

maybe instead of having it as a m1 or m2 it can e 130M or 230M the "m" could be at the end for these models it flows pretty well..... just my 2 cents