After much anticipation, BMW 1-Series Coupe M finally revealed to the world today. How you can see in the photo gallery after the jump, try Bayern makers do their best to convince us about the similarities between the 1988 M3 E30 original and most recent creation Badge M coveted wear, but we are that on the side for the moment.
Starting with its name sounds the reason why BMW moniker was a bit awkward M 1-Series Coupe, confusion with the legendary M1 should be avoided. The smallest and most fuel-efficient models cost from the family M is on the 135i coupe is based.
However, 0.2-inch (5 mm) longer, 2.1 inches (53mm) wide, 0.5 inches (13mm) higher than 135i brother, as he weighs the scales at 1495 kg DIN (3.296 pounds), which means 35kg (77 pounds) or less. BMW said the near-perfect weight distribution (51.7/48.3).
Under the hood we find 35iS Z4 '3 .0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder 335-horsepower at 5900 U / min, with redline at 7000 rpm. There is also a £ 332-ft (450 Nm) of torque from 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm, while increases in short overboost function, by a further 37 ft-lb (50 Nm) to 369 lb-ft.
At launch, the 1-series coupe M offered exclusively with a close ratio 6-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels through a variable M differential lock. BMW takes the sports car can accelerate from stop to 60 mph [96 km / h] in just 4.7 seconds (0-100 kmh in 4.9 seconds), and the standing quarter mile in 13.2 seconds to be completed. The top speed is electronically to 155 mph (250 kph) limit.
Move to the chassis upgrade, the Model M baby a new aluminum chassis ventilated parts of the M3 and greater braking system with disc brakes, internal cast, perforated steel measuring 14.2 inches (360mm) diameter front and 13.8 inches (350mm ) relative behind. Rack and pinion with hydraulic power steering-called Servotronic system, which regulates impulse in relation fitted to the vehicle speed.
As adjusted for other M cars, model 1 Series offers new steering wheel M-Drive button, the throttle response program for the sportiest driving.
The series 1 M Coupe rides on the M-specific, cross-spoke alloy wheels and GTS-M3 Competition Package M3 Limited production. Alloy wheels size 19 x 9 inches with low profile tires 245/35/R19 on the front and 19 x 10 inches with tires 265/35/R19 in the back, and finished in silver.
