BMW series 1

[mastermik]

"BMW is to build a turbocharged version of the 1-Series which could put an end to the speculation about whether there will be an M1. There won't be one.

The 135Ti, which Autocar's spy shots caught circulating at the N?rburgring, could pack as much as 330bhp from its 3-litre six-cylinder powerplant.

To make this happen, BMW will use a standard production engine, rather than borrow the M3's which would have punted the car's price into a prohibitively high bracket -- maybe ?30,000-plus. The magnesium-block engine is new but is planned to sit inside the nose of the 3-Series and the X3 next year, so the cost will be spread over several models.

The new car will go head-to-head with the VW Golf R34's 260bhp, Ford Focus ST with 217 bhp and the Audi A3 3.2 V6 quattro's 250bhp. However, with the next M3 due to deliver 400bhp leaving plenty of horsepower space below it, there's some headroom for Munich's engine department to play with.

The BMW 135Ti has yet to get the production thumbs-up, but Autocar reckons it's a good bet. If that happens, expect to make your dash to the showrooms in 2007."

courtesy of www.pistonheads.com

[Dallas]

wow, thats a lot of power from a 3 liter engine.

[profets]

i find it hard to believe that bmw will produce a turbocharged 135Ti. they have not used turbos for quite a while in any of their engines, and that naming really doesnt sound right since ti has designated compact versions of previous bmws.

anyway, the 6cylinder 3.0L 130i with 260hp is prob what theyll use to fight against the golf r32/r36, focus ST, audi A3, etc

i wish the 1 had come to north america

[acoustikrage]

wow, thats a lot of power from a 3 liter engine.

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not really.

[mastermik]

no production details are available and it looks from the article that the decision hasn't even been made yet. so, they will prolly change and tweak b4 these babies hit the assembly lines.

[sfalcon]

Hideous looking. I hate all these luxury hatchbacks/station wagons like the Auid 3, SAAB 9-3 Combi, etc.. I don't see how people can think they look good.

[Dallas]

330hp from 3 liters.. thats 110hp per liter, thats more then most cars.

[VGVL]

I hope BMW doesn't go with a Turbo, at least for the smaller cars. :/

The 1-Series is such an awesome car, pictures don't do justice. :D

[acoustikrage]

330hp from 3 liters.. thats 110hp per liter, thats more then most cars.

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a subaru wrx sti produces 120hp per liter with a 2.5 liter, 300hp engine....but yea, you're right. :whistle:

[Gabnoj]

Sexiest car in the whole world: BMW 1 Series :D:D:D:D

[mmm]

the volvo s60r makes 300hp from a 2.5 litre engine as well.

[Pilsbury]

BMW are going to turbo cars - the 335ti has already been confimed.

And the 1 series is going to be released in the US when the six cylinder cars arrive later this year.

[El Bourricot]

Why don't they just give up... that car is a massive turd on wheels.

Although from reading the article:

"magnesium engine" >> should produce some interesting results if the car is on fire :s

[VGVL]

From this thread it seems like the 1-Series is one of those "love it or hate it" kind of cars.

I think its the best looking car under $35,000, by far. :D

[El Bourricot]

From this thread it seems like the 1-Series is one of those "love it or hate it" kind of cars.

I think its the best looking car under $35,000, by far. :D

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erm erm 8-SERIES!!!

Ouch. Maybe I should now consider myself a fanboy of something.

[VGVL]

erm erm 8-SERIES!!!

Ouch. Maybe I should now consider myself a fanboy of something.

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:rofl:

Alright, the 1-Series is the best looking brand new car under $35,000. :p

[Zip]

the 1-series is horrible, if u can see past the badge it looks like a turtle.

[Kriz]

I love the 1 Series, this is going to rock. If only i could afford one..

But no doubt ill be driving one when they come out, working in a BMW garage and all.

[VGVL]

the 1-series is horrible, if u can see past the badge it looks like a turtle.

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Even if you removed the badge it would be an awesome car. That said, the badge does help. :p

[uniacid]

If anyone can't see the pic

[Pilsbury]

the 1-series is horrible, if u can see past the badge it looks like a turtle.

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If you can see past the badge, you'll see that it's one of the best handling small cars, which is much better fun to drive than any other small car.

The 120d is also one of the most powerful diesels in it's class with a power output that would shame most petrol cars.

The 125i, 130i and 135ti will also be great handling cars.

The looks aren't to everyone's taste, but, at least it's distinctive, unlike most other cars in it's class.

[Pilsbury]

Judging by the wheels, bodykit and grille, I'd guess that's a 120d, and not a six cylinder petrol 1 series in the picture, by the way.

[linsook]

30000 pounds.... HAHA, garbage. thats 50gs USD and like 65k CAD

From this thread it seems like the 1-Series is one of those "love it or hate it" kind of cars.

I think its the best looking car under $35,000, by far. :D

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Edited July 5, 2005 by linsook

[VGVL]

30000 pounds.... HAHA, garbage. thats 50gs USD and like 65k CAD

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What? I said $35,000US, not ?35,000. $50,000US cuts into higher BMW territory, which will of course be better than their entry level vehicle.:rolleyes::

[randy_tho]

330hp from 3 liters.. thats 110hp per liter, thats more then most cars.

Yep but you have to remember we are talking forced induction. Its not that unusualy for a car thats turbocharged. Look at the Japanese 'supercars of the early nineties. 3000GT, Supra, Stealth, 300ZX. 3.0s with 300 or more horspower. And that's 15 years ago.