1 series..ish question
Aug 17, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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I haven't heard any speculation or word from BMW about it. I can't imagine them putting the 4.0 V8 in a 1 series, and I don't see them devloping a different motor just for that platform. Considering the 135i has 300hp, I'm not sure there is a lot of demand for such a car, that thing absolutely freakin' hauls!
Aug 18, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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I just wish BMW would bring the 1-series hatchback here - the coupe looks odd.
Here's some info about the 1-series parts available:
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/29/o...log-leaks-out/
Aug 19, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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IIRC, BMW decided not to put the 135tii into production. It's a shame - I have one in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue!
I just wish BMW would bring the 1-series hatchback here - the coupe looks odd.
Here's some info about the 1-series parts available:
Official BMW 1-series performance catalog leaks out - Autoblog
I just wish BMW would bring the 1-series hatchback here - the coupe looks odd.
Here's some info about the 1-series parts available:
Official BMW 1-series performance catalog leaks out - Autoblog
Oh and yeah even if they let the M division loose on the 1 series, it'll never be called 'M1' because of the original M1.
Aug 19, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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The tii is awesome. Maybe if BMW gets enough interest they'll do it. I think the biggest problem is there is already a lot of criticism for the 1-series being costly. It's not much less than the comparable 3-series (engine for engine). Personally, I'd almost always choose the smaller, lighter version.
Aug 20, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Actually the 135i is suposed to be the M version of the 1 series . As 4wheels said , it can't be named M1 , and even if the engine doesn't come from M division , u still can't say it's not worthy of that badge . I had a test drive with one and it was preety fast ... 
