[iNcUbUs_21]

Just found out some of the dimensions. It's going to be 2 inches shorter than the E36 M3 coupe, 1/4 inch more narrow, an inch taller and is supposed to weigh in at 3150lbs. Sounds like an E30/E36 M3 hybrid with a badass twin turbo engine. Throw in a LSD and you're in good shape. Say bye-bye to the STi and Evo r1cers.

[italm3]

Originally Posted by air-cooledjbj

I read somwhere, can't remember where though, that they might make an M1. I'm really excited to see what that would like and how that would perform, even though it might "conflict" with the E92 M3. But BMW needs to be careful and not do what Porsche did with the Cayman S and 997 (regular Carrera) performance wise.

Also might have a possible name problem with the original M1.

I remember reading this also, in the front of the magazine it said the new M1!! but in small letters in the bottom it said, "just kidding but good way to grab your attention", and they were talking about the new 1 series. I think the magazinr was about the new cars coming out and how they performed...fooled me also htough.

[6SpeedM3]

This thing sounds like a steal if its in the low 30's.

[murdock_]

NA v8 > bi turbo six anyday!

you people are NUTS if u thnk this car will defeat the M in any way.... turbo cars are fun, but NA is far superior IMO

[iNcUbUs_21]

Originally Posted by murdock_

NA v8 > bi turbo six anyday!

you people are NUTS if u thnk this car will defeat the M in any way.... turbo cars are fun, but NA is far superior IMO

$35k > $65-70k anyday!

With $2k in mods it will beat the E92 M3 in a straight line. Like I said the M is obviously a far superior car and if both were free but I had to pick one, I would pick the M.

[RussianM3_dude]

I think the weight advantage of the 1 series will really bring it handling wise close to the M3 out of the box. The only thing needed will be an LSD. If the 1er coupe has the same steering as the 1er hatch (which I had for 18months) it would also steer better.

[djben]

Originally Posted by murdock_

NA v8 > bi turbo six anyday!

you people are NUTS if u thnk this car will defeat the M in any way.... turbo cars are fun, but NA is far superior IMO

nuts? Put a little bit of money into mods - coilovers, slight HP boost, wider tires, and I think It'll be a better overall performance car -- so long as it can keep from overheating.

This does all rely on the 135i actually weighing in at 3150lbs, of course. If it ends up weighing a lot more, different story.

[VT04M3]

Originally Posted by iNcUbUs_21

Say bye-bye to the STi and Evo r1cers.

Untill you come in to a corner. There is alot more to a EVO or STi than straight line. I hate to say it but they outhandle ///Ms by a long shot, Let alone a 135i.

That being said, I own A ///M3 and A Evo. And I cant remember the last time i drove the Evo The Japanese Econo Rockets lack the refinement and driving pleasure that A ///M delivers.

[termigni]

Originally Posted by Epacy

How do you get half the price? Once you add all of your "M-like trimmings" you say you come to $42k.

BMW press release says that "M-like trimmings" are standard and will be optional for lesser models. last time i priced out a 335 to my likings came out to be 42k. so i believe 1 won't be over 40k.

I do agree that BMW over engineered this twin turbo engine to put a big shadow over its V8s.

I would buy this 1 series over over-priced E92 3series anyday.

[termigni]

Originally Posted by VT04M3

Untill you come in to a corner. There is alot more to a EVO or STi than straight line. I hate to say it but they outhandle ///Ms by a long shot, Let alone a 135i.

That being said, I own A ///M3 and A Evo. And I cant remember the last time i drove the Evo The Japanese Econo Rockets lack the refinement and driving pleasure that A ///M delivers.

so... you did say bye bye to them right??