We can only hope this happens...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/defbringer/BMWM1rad_2_560px.jpg


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f225/defbringer/BMWM1rad_1_560px.jpg

" Since the 1-series will remain in production until 2011, it still makes commercial sense to launch the M1 late next year. The most obvious powertrain choice is the 343bhp 3.2-litre six as fitted to the outgoing M3. It's an expensive engine, and it needs work to trim its CO2 and fuel consumption, but it is the most likely motor, our sources say. According to an internal document seen by CAR Online, the M1 would accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.2sec and would reach a top speed of 175mph if derestricted."

The "new" S54 engine would also be re-cast from magnesium to lighten it up. New engine management software would be also be used to archive better economy.

Here's the entire article if anyone's interested:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/secret_new_car.php?sid=682&page=1

Why would the 0-60 or 62 whatever be 5.2?

:menani

Why would the 0-60 or 62 whatever be 5.2?

Because that was the BMW 0-62 time for the E46 M3.

Jason

Because that was the BMW 0-62 time for the E46 M3.

Jason

At least the E46 M3 doesn't look like a riced out chick car. I was more hopeful when I originally saw the earlier photochops and the partially uncovered red one. I hope the real thing either doesn't look like that, or looks a lot better in person.

...saves money for e46 M3...

thats gross