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BMW 1-Series M Coupe to get 335 horsepower!
A forum member at 1addicts.com has somewhat found an official BMW product sheet while performing research on an ECU flash upgrade. The product sheet is said to contain information about the upcoming 1-Series M Coupe from BMW. Apparently the sheet indicated that the pocket rocket outputs 335hp from its twin-turbo N54B3OTO 6-potter. This figure, if it’s true anyway is 33hp more than the less potent but already powerful 135i.
Furthermore the member also found out that the US-spec 1-Series M Coupe has 445hp which is 110hp more than the above-mentioned Euro-spec. There have been times where different regions get different states of tunes from the same engine but don’t you think 110hp is a little too much? If it’s true, the difference in power could well be due to an ECU flash upgrade.
There is also indication that BMW is planning a 135iS for 2012. This model is likely to have 304hp which is less than the 335hp Z4 sDrive35iS. Back to the 1-Series M Coupe. BMW has released a new video showcasing a closed test drive event involving 12 lucky BMW enthusiasts and the 1-Series M Coupe.
Not only that the participants got to taste the powerful coupe, but they also managed to have a quick at the production version. The video also contains ‘positive’ testimonials from the participants which isn’t surprising if you ask me. Continue reading to watch the video.
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VIDEO – BMW 6-Series Convertible in motion
It was just yesterday when BMW unveiled the all-new 6-Series Convertible as the Los Angeles Motor Show kicked off in the US. The new topless 6er will be launched with two engine options including a turbocharged 3.0 liter and a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 – for both the 640i and 650i models. The company has released a 2 minute 14 second-long official footage of the 6-Series Convertible that is made up by various driving and non-driving scenes. You can check it out after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
All-new BMW 6-Series Convertible unveiled!
BMW has officially dropped the drapes on the all-new 6-Series Convertible. Design wise, the topless 6er did not surprise us at all, considering it is based on the new 6-Series coupe which was unveiled not too long ago. The cabriolet uses a fabric top which BMW calls the fin roof and it is available in three colour options including Anthracite Silver.
With the top down, the cabriolet offers up to 300 liters of trunk space, or 350 liter otherwise (which means the convertible mechanism consumes 50 liters of space)
The 2+2 vehicle comes standard with Drive Dynamic Control which allows the driver to determine the responsiveness of the transmission, steering and throttle. Other optional features include the Adaptive Drive System and BMW’s rear wheel steering, called the Integral Active Steering System, ConnectedDrive, Night Vision and so much more.
Two models will be available at launch including the 640i which makes use of a turbocharged 3.0 liter powerplant. It produces 320hp and 450Nm of torque. The range-topping 650i uses BMW’s 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 which cranks out 407hp and 600Nm of torque. This model hits the century mark in five seconds flat and offers a top speed of 250km/h, which is governed of course.
Both models come with the silky-smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 6-Series Convertible is slated to go on sale early next year. Continue reading to view an image gallery. Read the rest of this entry.
BMW 6-Series cabriolet to be unveiled in March
Our friends over at Carscoop have found out that the cabriolet variant of the all-new BMW 6-Series will be launched on March 26th next year. The info is thanks to BMW’s UK website which showed a teaser image of the car in the website’s “quick model selector” option. There was also an invitation for selected BMW clients to attend a dealer pre-launch event.
You can safely guess how the top-less version of the 6er will look like after BMW showed the near-production 6-Series Coupe Concept at the Paris Motor Show. This concept was heavily based on the Gran Coupe Concept shown in China mid this year.
BMW plans X4 compact SUV with M variant too
Reports worldwide suggest that BMW will be producing a smaller coupe-ish SUV which would sit under the X6. Being appropriately called the X4, it is expected to go head to head with the Cajun, a similar type of vehicle expected from Porsche. Furthermore the Cajun is apparently motivating BMW to roll out the X4.
The X4 is expected to be available with a selection of various 4 and 6 cylinder engines, from both gasoline and diesel families. There will be a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed dual-clutch as well as an 8-speed automatic. It is also rumored to be sold exclusively with an all wheel drive configuration. It will have a suspension that is tuned to offer a sportier driving experience and it is expected to share its platform with the BMW X3.
A high-performance X4 M is also in the pipeline apparently. Rumors have that it will be motivated by a twin-turbo inline-6 engine (perhaps the same engine in the upcoming 1-Series M Coupe) linked to a 7-speed dual-clutch cog box. We have not received any official word from BMW but expect one soon. Pictured above are the BMW X5 M and X6 M models.
BMW spills more details on the 1-Series M Coupe
The official unveiling of BMW’s 1-Series M Coupe is getting closer and the Munich-based company has released more information to feed it’s hungry enthusiasts. BMW has confirmed that power will come from a twin-turbo 3.0 liter 6-potter with about 340hp. As per the rumors that have been flying around, the mini M3 will be exclusively offered with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The car will weigh about 1,500 kilograms and its chassis, braking system and rear differential will be similar to the M3. BMW also said that the coupe is able to clock about ten seconds quicker compared to the previous-generation M3 (e46) around the Nordschleife.
The 1-Series M Coupe which will be 80 millimeters wider than the 135i will be priced between the 135i and the M3, but it will be closer to the 135′s price tag, in Germany at least. The pocket rocket will be revealed in mid-December before a public debut at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show in January.
Deliveries to customers will start early summer. BMW did not confirm if the 1-Series M Coupe will be produced in limited numbers, as suggested by a few.
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BMW 1-Series M Coupe shows more skin
The official unveiling of BMW’s new pocket rocket is near and the Munich-based company has teased the motoring crowd with new photos of the 1-Series M Coupe. The photos were taken in Paris and the photos reveal the front right corner of what seems to be an aggressive front bumper and the left corner of the sporty rear bumper which sits above quad exhaust tailpipes – all of which we already know.
As mentioned previously, the 1-Series M Coupe will be revealed sometime in December this year before a motor show debut at next year’s Detroit Motor Show. Rumor also has it that only 2,700 units will make into production along with three colour options – Alpine White, Jet Black and Valencia Orange Metallic.
The new M car will also use the 3.0 liter twin turbo engine offered in the 135i, but modified to output more horsepower and torque. The 1-Series on steroids is also likely to be offered strictly with a 6-speed manual transmission. We also understand that the 1-Series M Coupe will arrive in Singapore mid next year. More images can be found after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
