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nor does my region of marketing extend to the United States. I have no immediate knowledge on whether this will be offered initially. |
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07-08-2010, 09:31 PM | #70 |
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"you and the car: 1" no pun intended?
can't wait until it is unveiled and hits the streets
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07-08-2010, 09:53 PM | #73 |
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Scott - Can you comment on a few specifics in this C&D article describing preliminary test drive in Spain? Namely, the 1 series M coupe will use the N54 (you have stated in the past it would use a variation of the N55 that would also be utilized for the upcoming M3). Also, the article states that DCT will not be offered in the 1 series M coupe. Is this accurate? The article indicates output of 335 hp. I believe Scott has previously indicated power in the 350-360 range. Last edited by HERR FSTIR; 07-08-2010 at 10:31 PM.. |
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Why not take ED on the first US car available for the M after doing so for the 135i?
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07-08-2010, 10:04 PM | #75 |
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I know its p'bly hard to answer, but how limited of a production is this as in total units? Is it a 1 year dear, or a permanent part of the BMW line up? Taking into account any that the bady style and engine options might change over the next 2 years.
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07-08-2010, 10:09 PM | #76 |
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Do want, farkn!!!
The Australian pricing will likely be north of AU$100K though, which will put a bit of dent in Dr Sagler's claims of affordability, haha.
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07-08-2010, 10:11 PM | #77 |
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I don't understand, Scott. You are saying its not a 135is, yet it sounds like the engine is the same? and the brakes don't look like anything special, so please give us some insight if you can. I was thinking of picking up a 335is in a few years, but now this may be on my shopping list as well.
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07-08-2010, 10:18 PM | #78 |
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This thread converted me from lurker to poster...I will buy one of these cars.
Oh, and my lederhosen are getting tight... Last edited by 1978.530i; 07-08-2010 at 10:24 PM.. |
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Quite looking forward to the finer details of this new 1 Series M Coupé. |
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07-08-2010, 10:28 PM | #82 |
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Guys, Guys, Guys, there won't be an N54 or N55 in this car. iS cars have the N54. My guess is that will be the next major piece of information.
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07-08-2010, 10:33 PM | #84 | |
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That may have been the N55, but I'd expect to see something other than "just" a mildly tuned N54. Perhaps not in terms of power (I doubt they'd eclipse the M3), but maybe higher revs, less lag, who knows n
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07-08-2010, 10:34 PM | #87 |
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Some people pay close to that for a loaded 300hp 135i. I dont see an issue.
A 29k Mustang GT has 412hp A 58K BMW M3 has 414hp There are more than just numbers here. A 60k 3000lb Cayman S has around 320hp right? What about a V8 Audi R8? See where I'm going here?
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Meh!! No care!
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