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This is going to kill sales of the 3 series since those who buy BMW for the BMW name will now just buy this!
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Jul 5th, 2007 09:20 PM #1
2008 BMW 1-series coupe
Full Article:On sale in the spring of 2008, the 1 Series Coupe will be available in two versions; the 128i and the 135i. Powered by a 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower inline 6-cyinder engine that generates 200 lb-ft of torque, the 128i Coupe will feature Valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum/magnesium contruction—core elements of BMW’s EfficientDynamics. The powerful 135i Coupe features BMW’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as 1,400 rpm. With its direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooling, optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in engine response. For the 135i Coupe, acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.3 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Both engines feature on-demand engine coolant pumps that improve fuel economy and reduce parasitic losses for increased output.
http://www.mwerks.com/artman/publish...cle_1254.shtml
And more pics here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=523
And here's a vid of a test drive http://youtube.com/watch?v=tiPxBbtbsq4
according to the 1-series' wikipedia page, it's a competitor with the VW Golf/Jetta and the Audi A3. If it's priced closely to those models, this is gonna be the most bang for the buck sports compact car EVER.Last edited by MasterXan; Jul 5th, 2007 at 09:23 PM.
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Jul 5th, 2007 09:22 PM #2
Last edited by blizzah; Jul 5th, 2007 at 10:02 PM.
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Jul 5th, 2007 09:31 PM #3
i like it, can't wait till 2008
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Jul 5th, 2007 09:33 PM #4
too bad its ugly as balls....335i coupe please
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Jul 5th, 2007 10:21 PM #5
335i produce 300hp/300tq
135i produce 300hp/300tq...
135i will defintely be lighter than 335i tho....
so y they do that? 135i is gonna kill the 335i's sale....IMO Reply With Quote
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Jul 5th, 2007 10:32 PM #6
Eww..it looks nasty.. Is this made to compete with the Volvo C30 or the Audi A3/Benzo A-Class?
Plus.. the 3/4 front angle shot looks photoshopped...._______________
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Jul 5th, 2007 10:48 PM #7Deal Addict
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You can check the official pictures on bmwusa. Originally Posted by onecoolloser
Not a huge fan of the styling on the side on the car, the front and back aren't bad, but I can put up with the looks in exchange for some performance RWD if the price is right.
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:08 PM #8
so, is this like coming to north america?
I like the 1 series hatch...the coupe? no thanks. Reply With Quote
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:15 PM #9
Yes they definitely should have brought the hatch instead of the coupe.
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:30 PM #10Not everyone buy cars based on 0 to 60 times. By your logic, 335 produce 300 hp 328 produce 230 hp. Why they do that? 335 is going to kill 328's sale! Originally Posted by lumlum1013
Why would BMW care if the 135 will kill 335i's sales? All the sales goes into their pockets anyway.
IMHO, 1 series is ugly but 135 will be fast though. It'll attract alot of 20 somethings with some dough looking for speed!
I still can't get over how ugly it is though.Last edited by chickenbones; Jul 5th, 2007 at 11:32 PM.
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:36 PM #11Deal Guru
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Ehhh, that coupe FTMFL. Looks pretty bad.
Give me the hatch with the twin-turbo and a dual-clutch gearbox and I'll be quite happy
Sell that hideous thing on the other hand and I'll be wondering why they bothered with the 1 series at all, in NA.
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:39 PM #12
The rear black plastic under bumper makes the car look cheap. I prefer the hatch also.
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Jul 5th, 2007 11:53 PM #13
The side profile kinda has a Toyota Echo thing goin on
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Jul 6th, 2007 07:33 AM #14
I think the 1 series looks alright from a certain angle, esp the front. the rear does look bad, but when the new 3 series came out that's what alot of people said too. All the pictures released so far is the 135i with the M body kit (standard). Wonder what the 128i will look like.
If they price this right, I think it will do alright.
128i 35k
135i 40k
Currently 328i coupe ~43k 335i ~51k
It is 10k cheaper than a 335i, but you will probably get alot more room and standard equipment out of the 335i. Reply With Quote
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Jul 6th, 2007 09:42 AM #15
BMW taking design cues from Hyundai?
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