As reported on 1addicts Homepage.
Hi Guys,
this photos where shot yesterday in Garching (M devision is located there in Germany). Seems BMW is testing a stronger 1 series. Interesting are the back brakes. They are not the performance one, but look more like the brake of the E46 M3 CSL / Z4M It also had a carbon fiber roof, vented and cross drilled brake discs.
EDIT:
We are looking at either an M1 (unlikely) or the rumored 1-series supersport (similar to the BMW M3 CSL) - a 1-series utilizing lightweight materials and specific options aimed at the enthusiast, which are not within the BMW Performance catalog.
Info from mapezzul:
Hi Guys,
this photos where shot yesterday in Garching (M devision is located there in Germany). Seems BMW is testing a stronger 1 series. Interesting are the back brakes. They are not the performance one, but look more like the brake of the E46 M3 CSL / Z4M It also had a carbon fiber roof, vented and cross drilled brake discs.
EDIT:
We are looking at either an M1 (unlikely) or the rumored 1-series supersport (similar to the BMW M3 CSL) - a 1-series utilizing lightweight materials and specific options aimed at the enthusiast, which are not within the BMW Performance catalog.
Info from mapezzul:
The F20 will debut (3/5 door hatch) 18 months before the current coupe is sent out to pasture- this will be a performance edition to keep the interest up and current (much like the ZHP on the E46).
This will be a CSL like car- not badged CSL (possibly Csi or tii). This will preview the Super Sports edition that will be introduced in the next generation and be the high end coupe model.
The performance and lightweight components on this car will not be options on "regular" models and will not be based on BMW Performance accessories.
Testing currently is a CF roof, hood, and trunk- Special lightweight (BBS) wheels, new highly bolstered seats and Light Weight glass. Engine is still TBA and in testing.
This will be a CSL like car- not badged CSL (possibly Csi or tii). This will preview the Super Sports edition that will be introduced in the next generation and be the high end coupe model.
The performance and lightweight components on this car will not be options on "regular" models and will not be based on BMW Performance accessories.
Testing currently is a CF roof, hood, and trunk- Special lightweight (BBS) wheels, new highly bolstered seats and Light Weight glass. Engine is still TBA and in testing.
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