BMW 1 Series M (Australian Magazine Story)

Alpine* · 02-23-2010, 01:52 AM

This ought to get the dicussions going, enjoy, brought to you from the land down under!

(reference: Wheels car magazine Australia, March 2010 edition)

BBK · 02-23-2010, 05:18 AM

0-100 in the low 5s?!?! That's what the 135i does!

Doesn't sound like they are doing much to the suspension?

BBK · 02-23-2010, 05:19 AM

Double post...

Beemer323 · 02-23-2010, 05:38 AM

The thing about being in Aus is that there will be an allocation of about 50 a year or something and a very long waiting list!

Regarding all details found on the web, its all just speculation really until they release definite information and images...

Bring on Geneva! Hopefully much more will be revealed. This is the 1 we have been waiting for since learning of the series.

arrutled · 02-23-2010, 07:17 AM

doesnt sound special to me. Sounds like if I add a JB3 and a better set of springs on top of what I have already done then I have an M1. 3300 pounds and around 5 sec 0-60. whats new? maybe it will look better. Whatever. Ill wait for the F20 M1 or buy lotus evora or porsche cayman.

sparoz · 02-23-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

0-100 in the low 5s?!?! That's what the 135i does!

Doesn't sound like they are doing much to the suspension?

I think we have got more up to date info here on the forum from scott

. You'll be surprised just the lighter M3 suspensions and wider track means a lot to handling. We know for a fact that it should be 7-speed DCT, and it is a twin turbo N55 (either trick valving or sequential twinscoll?), and with the N55 lighter than the N54 with carbon pieces, and aluminium bonnet (CF optional), it has to weigh less than the current weight, with lower centre of gravity. On top, better brakes, better brake cooling, more usable aeros, and a real diff - it won't be a slow car at all. Rumoured 360hp = 268kw, I know it's not much compare to a JB3, but the sum is always more than the individual pieces.

BForbes · 02-23-2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparoz

I think we have got more up to date info here on the forum from scott

. You'll be surprised just the lighter M3 suspensions and wider track means a lot to handling. We know for a fact that it should be 7-speed DCT, and it is a twin turbo N55 (either trick valving or sequential twinscoll?), and with the N55 lighter than the N54 with carbon pieces, and aluminium bonnet (CF optional), it has to weigh less than the current weight, with lower centre of gravity. On top, better brakes, better brake cooling, more usable aeros, and a real diff - it won't be a slow car at all. Rumoured 360hp = 268kw, I know it's not much compare to a JB3, but the sum is always more than the individual pieces.

I know. We have waaay more info than that. LOL

sparoz · 02-23-2010, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemer323

The thing about being in Aus is that there will be an allocation of about 50 a year or something and a very long waiting list!

Regarding all details found on the web, its all just speculation really until they release definite information and images...

Bring on Geneva! Hopefully much more will be revealed. This is the 1 we have been waiting for since learning of the series.

My dealer already knows I am going to put a deposit down as soon as it's open for order.

.

WonWunONE · 02-23-2010, 11:51 AM

6 speed dual clutch? What in the fuck? Isn't it supposed to have the 7 speed DCT? This magazine sounds dated haha

NYC6 · 02-23-2010, 01:03 PM

Anybody have info on these new "Honeywell" turbos? Sure would like some turbos that breathe better up the dial.

amdmaxx · 02-23-2010, 01:49 PM

can someone translate kw and Nm into hp and lb/ft? Is it multiple and divide by 1.33?

kalare · 02-23-2010, 01:56 PM

Google is your friend. You can easily use Google to convert any units. Just type xxx kw to hp. It comes out as 350hp.

bobbynoway · 02-23-2010, 03:02 PM

"electronically controlled "M" differential", dosent the current 135i already has this?
Dosent sound like the M1 has a real LSD to me.

grant · 02-23-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbynoway

"electronically controlled "M" differential", dosent the current 135i already has this?
Dosent sound like the M1 has a real LSD to me.

No, the "M" diff is a real LSD that uses electronics to lock the clutch pack. The 135i just uses electronics to apply the brakes to the spinning wheel while using an Open Diff. - VERY different.

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BBK Banned 87 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	0-100 in the low 5s?!?! That's what the 135i does! Doesn't sound like they are doing much to the suspension?
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	doesnt sound special to me. Sounds like if I add a JB3 and a better set of springs on top of what I have already done then I have an M1. 3300 pounds and around 5 sec 0-60. whats new? maybe it will look better. Whatever. Ill wait for the F20 M1 or buy lotus evora or porsche cayman. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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WonWunONE UMADBRO? 11 Rep 188 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta, CAN iTrader: (0)	6 speed dual clutch? What in the fuck? Isn't it supposed to have the 7 speed DCT? This magazine sounds dated haha __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Dinan 325whp and 345wtq on a parking lot dyno at 28*Celcius
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amdmaxx My gift Registry: M2 119 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	can someone translate kw and Nm into hp and lb/ft? Is it multiple and divide by 1.33?
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bobbynoway Private First Class 5 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	"electronically controlled "M" differential", dosent the current 135i already has this? Dosent sound like the M1 has a real LSD to me.
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