This is: The 1-Series M Coupe

[downernsp]

How about a 1 series M Coupe CSL?? Yes, please!!!

NO NO NO!!!! :hitler:

[briansjacobs]

I saw a black cayman s on the same drive home today as the Dinan e39. The back end of that car is sexier than supermodel in lingerie.

I have a file on my desktop called porn, it is car photos

[CorvallisBMW]

NO NO NO!!!! :hitler:

ummmm.. why the FUCK not??

If I had the funds to buy one I'd put it on a serious diet. Delete rear seats, trunk trim and anything else in there, lightweight euro spec CF seats, FG/CF body panels wherever possible, maybe delete the audio and A/C too. Whatever I could do to get it down to 3000lbs. Oh and a real LSD of course.

[e30e]

not even close

1. 3.0 CSL (not an M badge but considered the first M car as after building this MGmbh was formed, this was also the start of the tri color)
2. 2002 Turbo (same as above)
3. M1
4. E28 M5
5. E30 M3
6. E24 M6
7. E34 M5
8. E36/8 Mcoupe

Kinda disagree but each there own,

1. M1
2. 3.0 csl
3. E30 M3
4. E46 M3 csl
5. 1M
6. E39 m5


As for a csl, we'll never see it in this model nor will it come to america much like the e46. Rumors have that the next 1m or whatever series ends up being called (another rumor) is the 1m will come in more variants.

[e30e]

Specs are out, kinda disappointed in the official numbers from the "factory" although its well known it can be tuned to 400 hp, its basically a modern version of the e36 euro m3,power to weight is nearly identical and so is the weight/length specs. 45-50k isn't a bad price when you considering your getting e9x aluminum suspension and a wide body.

[bp9129]

I'd rather have a Cayman.

[Kershaw]

after finding out that the 1M weighs 3300lbs.....

i think i agree.

i like my sports cars >3000lbs.

[Be30mer]

not even close

1. 3.0 CSL (not an M badge but considered the first M car as after building this MGmbh was formed, this was also the start of the tri color)
2. 2002 Turbo (same as above)
3. M1
4. E28 M5
5. E30 M3
6. E24 M6
7. E34 M5
8. E36/8 Mcoupe

Seems like you just picked the first M's... No reason the csl shouldnt be on that list.

[87e30]

after finding out that the 1M weighs 3300lbs.....

i think i agree.

i like my sports cars >3000lbs.

fail.


Car looks interesting. That CSL widebody sure looks nice.

[Ray Smoodiver]

Just put my name down at the local dealership.

All it needs are the big yellow brembos up front and the Recaro BMW Performance seats

[briansjacobs]

Seems like you just picked the first M's... No reason the csl shouldnt be on that list.

I really lost interest in BMW after the E36. I do love my E46 wagon, but I would take an E36 coupe over an E46. The new E9x M3 is sucks, and the twin turbo cars are having issues at the track and turbos are getting replaced. BMW kind of sucks now.

On another note I am working on a deal brokering a real 3.0 CSL series one now, I am so in love with that car. hopefully get to drive it next week

[imdashiz]

oh my fuck.

[Joe G]

I love the 1 series, and this is one hell of a car....but i prefer my BMW M cars to be naturally aspirated (except for the 2002 turbo because its so sexy). I would have loved to see an S54-esk motor. ITB hottness, and some nice rasp.

[Mike The Bavarian]

thing is beautiful. everyone's hating before they've even driven one...

[e30nub]

From:http://m-power.com/_open/b/closedroo...lang=en&x=2253

Look out for pirates.
The BMW 1 Series M Coupé leaves the harbour.
10.12.2010

Pirate, noun, masculine [Ital. pirata < Lat. pirata < Greek peirates] = robber of ships at sea. That’s the dictionary definition.

When people talked about the Pirate at BMW M GmbH in recent months, they generally spoke in terms of happy expectations and rarely referred to the sea. Nonetheless, this code name does not seem entirely random. After all, the aim of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé is to plunder unknown territorial waters and to make it easier to gain a foothold in the BMW M world.



The aim is to offer fans, both young and not-so-young, a car that concentrates on what is most important: the driving experience.

When the BMW M3 first gave wing to the drams of automobile enthusiasts 25 years ago, no one could ever have expected the success that would be enjoyed by the compact sports car. The successes of the M3 have been considerable to date, not least in long-distance races. The model itself has also increased in size. The length and wheelbase have now reached dimensions that two generations ago would have been associated with a BMW 5 Series. These figures alone make it clear that there is room for another model beneath the BMW M3.



This is precisely the purpose of the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. Like its forebears from the 1980’s, this car has no unnecessary frills. It is available in three paint finishes, the interior is fixed, there is one transmission variant and one chassis design. Oh, and let’s not forget: a whole load of fun. That’s all.



Anyone who has had the opportunity to drive the small M will immediately understand what this means. Something that may seem comparatively unspectacular on paper becomes a sensation with every meter traveled. The great-looking packaging is like the icing on the cake.



The first things you notice are the wider fenders. They make room for the wider track - with an extra 71 mm on the front axle and 44 mm on the back in comparison with the BMW 135i, you already get a feeling of the kind of driving dynamism available here before the car has even moved.



Typically for the BMW M, the front of the car features a number of ventilation slots. The narrow, vertical openings are something new. These open into the wheel arches, creating an “air curtain”. The air is diverted to the wheel arches in such a way that it emerges along the front wheels. This optimizes flow and reduces air resistance.



On the sides can be found a modern interpretation of the M grill and the M wing mirrors in the BMW M3 design.

Wheels in competition design and format give the BMW 1 Series M Coupé a really strong look.



Last but not least, there are the obligatory four exhaust pipes on the back.

When it comes to the exterior paintwork, the designers have concentrated on what really counts. The choices are: Alpine White, Sapphire Black Metallic and Valencia Orange Metallic.



Valencia Orange is also found in the interior. This is black throughout, featuring panels of Alcantara, while the contrasting orange-colored steam provides an eye-catching element.



The driver’s cockpit doesn’t just look good, it fits like a glove. The M seats connect the driver with the machine and, as he stares at the gray-backed speedometer, he will have just one wish - to press the ignition.



On command, the six-cylinder engine wakes with a sonorous sound. After only a few meters, the 340 turbo HP output will make its present felt with its spontaneous responsiveness, which can be sharpened even further with a touch of the M key on the steering wheel. The 450 Nm torque, which increases quickly to 500 Nm via overboost, offers all the power you could ask for. However there is one thing the car doesn’t have: turbo lag. The standard sprint to 100 km/h is completed in 4.9 seconds, while the 200 km/h mark is reached in just 17.3 seconds.



With its direct steering and 6-speed manual gearbox, the BMW 1 Series M Coupé makes every driver’s wish come true. Anyone taking a bend at speed will immediately notice the familiar performance of the variable M differential lock. The finely coordinated chassis connects the car to the road in the tried-and-tested M manner, ensuring the necessary road-holding and dispensing with exaggerated hardness.



Whether on the public roads or on the race track, the BMW 1 Series M Coupé will be a genuine surprise for some more powerful cars. If you like, it expresses all the virtues you’d expect from the M family in a nutshell.



Accordingly, the aim of the marketing men to position the BMW 1 Series M Coupé as a raider in the compact sports cars market is certainly not too far from reality. In particular, because the youngest member of the Garching stable is the only genuine coupé in its class. The car will have its first outing in May 2011.



Dr. Kay Segler, president of the executive board at BMW M GmbH, puts it in a nutshell: “The BMW 1 Series M Coupé is M technology at its purest. If you miss out this opportunity, you’ll only have yourself to blame.” He’s absolutely right.

Technical Specifications.