BMW Readying FWD 1-Series GT for 2014 Launch

[Bartek S.]

It’s no secret that BMW is getting ready to adopt a front-wheel drive layout for its smaller models including certain versions of the next generation of the 1-Series. BMW’s decision has already sparked a lot of discussions whether its front-wheel drive products will remain true to the brand’s “ultimate driving machine” motto or an insult to the company’s heritage. Now it seems that the day we will see the first front-wheel drive BMW is closer than we thought. According to Autocar magazine, the 1-Series GT, which is said to be a more practical version featuring a high-rising tail like the 5-Series GT, will be the first BMW to adopt front-wheel drive. Its launch is scheduled for 2014.

BMW Readying FWD 1-Series GT for 2014 Launch - Carscoop

 

[Mr Robert]

No insult as that is impossible - what we think is heritage is really only technology and technology can't form a heritage

...and, in a sense, that makes sense...