BMW 1-Series Coupe Official Press Release

[klier]

I really love it. I was unsure about the back in this first blurry pic that popped up yesterday, but after seeing these new shots, I must say that all my insecurity has been taken away.

I like the brakelight in the bootlid
I like the line from the side returning in the bootlid
I love the small ceases near the 135i badge (and the other side, but it's not really clear, we need high res shots!!!),
I now love the 'one piece' L shape rear lights
I like the M packge a lot.
I like the E46 M3 CSL style shaped bootlid

 

[EnI]

I was just talking to one of our best brains about this car and the question came up: What is BMW's take on this car in the US? What do they want it to be? Is this a performance-oriented BMW that dispense with the bloat and frivolities in favor of delivering a pure driving experience? Or is this an entry-level vehicle for aspirationals, who couldn't quite hack getting into a 328i?

Have E30 in mind ... It was an entry model, yet the most sporty one ...

Now 3er is pushed more into luxury segment (and will be even more with the next generation 3er), so the entry & sporty role is passed to 1er.

128i will be the entry model ... A cheaper version of 328i ... For those who "can't afford 3er" or just like 1er shape more ... while 135i M-Sport will be the "performance bastard" ... Both will lure new customers to BMW showrooms ...

1er coupe is typical "back to the roots" move: offering small entry & performance oriented car within same series.



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To Valkyrie: yes, I assume M1 would come with M-diff lock, stiffer body & suspension, M DCT, bigger brakes, etc. Hardcore performance.

 

[klier]

What I like most about the rear now is how wonderfully they continued the big cutline from the side all the way around the corner above the backlights into the bootlid

 

[Osnabrueck]

I'm mostly on board with this car's design now. Funny how I've changed my tune on the rear - kinda knew I would. Now I think the rear and side of this car are the its strongest points. I'm having a hard time viewing the front and interior objectively, because they're essentially carried over from the 1er hatch, and I'm predisposed against that connection.

I'm still left to wonder how this model will stagger-through with product updates. Will an all-new 1er coupe debut in just 4 years time? Or will this car limp on for a full 7 year product cycle?

If the 135i turns out to be a balls-out performer that hasn't suffered boardroom interference I could very well become a fan of this car...

 

[EnI]

I'm having a hard time viewing the front and interior objectively, because they're essentially carried over from the 1er hatch, and I'm predisposed against that connection.

I'm still left to wonder how this model will stagger-through with product updates. Will an all-new 1er coupe debut in just 4 years time? Or will this car limp on for a full 7 year product cycle?

I wonder about this LC strategy as well.

If the 135i turns out to be a balls-out performer that hasn't suffered boardroom interference I could very well become a fan of this car...

135i is fastest non-M coupe ever! Even faster than Z4 3.0si, 335i, 650i !!!
Back to the roots! The smallest car - the entry series - the most performance oriented.

 

[Osnabrueck]

Nice photo. Tell you what - They did one hell of a job with the front fascia on this car. Still wish the grille and lights from the CS1 were there. Oh well...

If it is indeed the fast lil' bastard we all hope it to be, then I'm pretty excited.

 

[Sunny]

The rear begs for a quad exhaust - hopefully the M1 will deliver that.

 

[bmwownage]

Wow, 5 pages of posts already since my last reply.. couldnt' read them all...
someone said how does the fact that the 135i and 335i uses the same engine disappoint me because it doesn't affect me... well, not much in this world affects me, i'm disappointed because it's not the way I wanted to be, but you're right, i dont' have a 335i and so it doesn't affect me..

Also the introduction of the 128i means the 130i will be gone?

Found it rather harsh that someone said people who said this car is ugly is tasteless/stupid etc. i dont' think the car is ugly, rear is a bit weird, hopefully i'm not regarded as tasteless or stupid.

 

[Osnabrueck]

Also the introduction of the 128i means the 130i will be gone?

The '30i cars have been expunged from BMW's 2008 model year lineup and replaced with '35i models. So yes, the 130i is a goner.

Rear of the car doesn't look funny to me anymore - especially in the context of the rear areo kit. I think it's pretty mature looking - maybe even right on the money.

 

[drFUNK]

Rear of the car doesn't look funny to me anymore - especially in the context of the rear areo kit. I think it's pretty mature looking - maybe even right on the money.

Same here - when I first saw the blurry spy pics of the rear, I gulped hard. I was a bit disappointed, because BMW had been hiding the rear for so long. However, after seeing the official pictures, I've grown quite fond of it.

 

[Mr Robert]

Found it rather harsh that someone said people who said this car is ugly is tasteless/stupid etc. i dont' think the car is ugly, rear is a bit weird, hopefully i'm not regarded as tasteless or stupid.

Some people always say these things when BMW presents something, no matter what is presented.

 

[Nikos120i]

You know what though? Having talked about its design for 12 pages now...it merely shows how interesting this is.

I need to know something else...when is the 2.0T petrol engine coming???

 

[SDNR]

I have liked it pretty much since I first saw the spy shots ....so I'm happy with it.

The proportions work really well for me ...and I love the high and bold character line -- just like the 2002.




...Oh, EnI and Artist .........get a room

 

[Merc1]

I'm again stating my opinion:

a person who claims that this car is ugly is :

a) blind
b) tasteless
c) stupid since not being able to comprehend the design
d) BMW hater




I guarantee you this is one of the prettiest current BMW models - if not the prettiest!

After you see it IRL you will definitely convert!

And this car will be a huge hit for BMW ... unless it will be priced unreasonably high (too close to E92).

Stunning, pretty much sums it up and confims that you're a BMW corporate man that will say anything! This trumps fanboy status.

M

 

[Star&Car]

The rear reminds me of this..

i can't believe it would come out of from BMW design team..probably it can grow on me later but at the moment to me it could be the badest designed rear out of all german cars.

 

[CorpusCallosum]

Have you seen the maybach rear???

 

[PanterroR]

Guys, i won't defend anyone and i suggest you all to consider that as a joke, a bit harsh one i admit, but still a joke. A valuable member like Eni for sure didn't come here to insult so many members. We all say sometimes what we don't think actually, so please... Forget all of what happened and stay on topic. If you still wish to discuss about that, do it through PM.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Maximus Decimus]

I can't get over the brakes. 6 piston! I love it. A base cayman I believe has a 4 piston setup up front, doesn't it? I cannot wait to drive this car. Kudos to bmw for not watering down the performance of this car. I'll take alpine white, 6sp manual with red calipers please.

 

[PanterroR]

Hmmm, the side profile in that pic really looks great!

 

[Merc1]

AutoWeek is saying it arrives here in October, I can't see that...way too early after its worldwide debut.

2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe - AutoWeek

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