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First look at 1-Series M Coupé

First look at 1-Series M Coupé

Teaser video gives us first glimpse of undisguised BMW 1-Series M Coupé

First look at 1-Series M Coupé

By Luke Madden

09th December 2010

The smallest M car has finally been revealed! Following months of teaser videos and early prototype test drives, BMW has finally given us our first glimpse of the 1-Series M Coupé.

The pictures were taken from a teaser video posted on YouTube, but no further official details were released. 

 

From information pieced together so far we know that the M Coupé is powered by a turbocharged straight-six, as in the 135i, though with power upped to about 350bhp.

This is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and a version of the M3's clever rear M differential. It's likely that a dual-clutch automatic will be offered too.

It should all add up to a 0-62mph time of under five seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

Expect to see the M Coupé in showrooms at the beginning of next year for around £40,000.

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2 Comments

Rip off

40k for a car that's as practical as a chocolate fire guard. Buy a Porsche Boxster instead.

By THREEPOINTEDSTAR on 9 December, 2010, 2:35pm

subtle differences on the outside.. no risks on the design.. more of the same..

By hugo_b on 9 December, 2010, 6:38pm

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