BMW 1-Series News
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BMW’s 1-series coupe is still the new kid on the block but its twin-turbo straight six is an engine most reputable tuners in Germany will be familiar with. AC Schnitzer, the company founded in Aachen in 1987, has created a new performance package for the BMW coupe. The new kit includes a full bodykit and grille, with a front spoiler, rear skirt, rear wing and roof spoiler. For the front spoiler elements, AC Schnitzer supplies aluminum struts as used in motorsport, while at the back sits an integrated diffuser and racing tailpipe. Handling is improved with a sports suspension and front...
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BMW Concept 1-series tiiThe 1-series hasn’t even touched down on American shores yet, and already BMW is building new concepts and increasing the performance of the hot little ride. Mostly a Lotus-style exercise in added lightness through lighter materials, the new 1-series reminds us of the beloved 2002. From its...
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BMW planning 1-series based concept for Tokyo
When BMW shows a concept car based on a current production model, there’s a good chance it will eventually end up in production with minimal changes. More recent examples include this year’s M3 and X6 concept vehicles, cars based on the existing 3-series coupe and X5 SUV respectively...
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BMW 1-series to hit U.S. shores under $30,000
The 1-series, as sold in the U.S., will come only in coupe form, but will have the option of two different six-cylinder engines. The base 128i model will have 230hp, while the 135i will share a motor with the 335i boasting a conservatively-specified 300hp. Expect 0-60mph to come in 5.1s in the...
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Hartge builds 300+km/h LPG BMW 1-series
German tuner Hartge has released more details about its BMW 1-series hatch designed to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Labeled project ‘V300+’, the LPG 1-series produces up to 550bhp and is claimed to reach speeds in excess of 300km/h. If the claims prove true, the Hartge tuned...
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Video: BMW’s new 1-series coupe
When the first blurry images of the new 1-series coupe turned up we were a bit disappointed and thought the car looked out of proportion. However, this latest video has put our fears to rest and gives us a preview of how the new 1-series will look out on the road.
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Following the reveal of the new 1-series Coupe in spy shots earlier today, BMW has just released an official press release with more details about the car. The flagship of the range is the BMW 135i with its 3.0L twin-turbocharged petrol powerplant. Offering 306hp and 400Nm of torque from its light alloy and magnesium straight-six engine, the 135i is capable of accelerating from zero to 62mph in 5.3 seconds before going on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. Thanks to direct injection and Bi-VANOS valve timing technology, the 2,979cc engine posts a 30.7mpg figure on the combined...
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Spy shots: BMW 1-series Coupe
The last week or so has seen a flurry of spy shots for the new BMW 1-series Coupe being snapped during cold weather testing. The latest photos by fan site “2addicts” are closer than ever before and reveal some new details. First off, we have the upgraded interior, which comes fitted...
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Twin-turbo 1-series hatch going to America in 2008
BMW’s 1-series hatch will be sold in the US, and it could be in showrooms as early as 2008. Winding Road reports that a BMW official made the confirmation during a statement at a recent corporate event. It was initially thought the car was at least 2 years away, but now it looks like the...
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BMW's updated 1-series hatch
BMW has officially announced its updated 1-series hatch that’s set to go on sale in the coming months. The introduction of a three-door model and a revised five-door come as a raft of new fuel-saving innovations are rolled out across the range, which includes the most fuel efficient...
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BMW 1-Series destined for US
BMW’s new CEO, Norbert Reithofer, has confirmed that the compact 1-Series will be sold in the United States, but not in its current form. Unlike Europe, where premium hatches are particularly popular, the U.S. version will likely follow its larger 3-Series sibling with the introduction of...
Kenneth Hall
