High performance BMW M1 (1-series M edition) coming next year

1bad350z · 01-06-2010, 11:56 AM

According to this news on http://www.1addicts.com

The new two-door, details of which were first uncovered by Autocar back in November, has now been added to BMW’s stable of future production models, with right-hand-drive UK sales set to begin in mid-2011.

The decision to put the car into production has been attributed to an “overwhelmingly positive reaction” to recent customer clinics, according to at least one high-ranking BMW official. Aimed at attracting younger customers to BMW’s performance cars, the new coupé is set to become the M division’s most affordable model.

It will slot into the range beneath the M3 coupé, and should cost around £38,000, £8000 more than the 135i Coupé M Sport. That means it will compete directly with Audi’s forthcoming RS3.

Revealing the plans for the new 1-series-based model, M division boss Kay Segler said, “I want to set a clear signal that our products are financially accessible.

M1 details -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931

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1bad350z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 22 Drives: 350z Track Rep Power: 16	High performance BMW M1 (1-series M edition) coming next year According to this news on http://www.1addicts.com The new two-door, details of which were first uncovered by Autocar back in November, has now been added to BMW’s stable of future production models, with right-hand-drive UK sales set to begin in mid-2011. The decision to put the car into production has been attributed to an “overwhelmingly positive reaction” to recent customer clinics, according to at least one high-ranking BMW official. Aimed at attracting younger customers to BMW’s performance cars, the new coupé is set to become the M division’s most affordable model. It will slot into the range beneath the M3 coupé, and should cost around £38,000, £8000 more than the 135i Coupé M Sport. That means it will compete directly with Audi’s forthcoming RS3. Revealing the plans for the new 1-series-based model, M division boss Kay Segler said, “I want to set a clear signal that our products are financially accessible. M1 details -- http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337931 Last edited by 1bad350z; 01-06-2010 at 11:59 AM.