Rendering: BMW M1

[Ayham]

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The last time BMW took a standard engine and tweaked it to be M spec is in the US E36 M3, and that turnjed out to be the least desireable M in history, although it's very receptive to mods.

[reak6ion]

A born beast and a "turned out to be" is not the same.
NO matter how much and engine is receptive to mods having it OTB is incomparable.

[SSense]

Rendering: BMW 1M Convertible

BMW 1M hysteria continues and the usual rendering game is back. The BMW 1M is yet to be revealed, but graphic artists are already looking past that. The upcoming 1M based on the current 1 Series will come in two flavors: a Coupe model and Convertible.

The 1-Series based M model is due to launch in 2011 and it has a short production cycle, potentially turning the car into a collection item down the line. It is simply aimed at the core enthusiasts base and it is rumored to provide the ultimate M experience in a smaller package.

Design wise, the M1 rendering outlines perfectly the core elements of an M car, aggressive front-end with large air intakes, wide bodykit, lower ride, M gills and larger wheels.

As expected in an M model, it offers a more muscular appearance, an imposing stance that maybe not as flashy as the M6, but certainly more agile looking.

Here are some of the things that will define the 1M:

Six piston brakes
High performance intercooler
Slightly modified headlights
Wider wheel arches and fenders
Standard 18″ wheels and options Competition wheels
Small lip spoilers above brake duct inlets to provide extra air flow
Integrated spoiler
Rear diffuser with open ducts
M gills
Typical M quad-exhaust pipes
Carbon Fiber roof
Pricing wise, the BMW 1M will most likely sit above the 335is, but lower than the M3. The car will go on sale next year.

Source: bmwblog

[Wazif]

Great rendering!

I wonder what all the cabrio-haters are gonna say :P

[ahmad.alkhalil]

I am IN LOVE!!! this car looks beautiful!

It really does look like a baby M3 from the front... love it!

[reak6ion]

:luv: I want one for my birthday !!!!!!!

[Haissam]

the 1-series looks very cheap!

[ahmad.alkhalil]

:spank: what do u mean cheap?! I spanka yo face fool!!!

[reak6ion]

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Cheap!!! :nono:

[SSense]

My guess is, once it finishes it will look somewhat similar to this minus the banners and stickers :drool:

[ahmad.alkhalil]

that's a little too wide though... taken from the spirit from this one though I agree!

[RAFiK]

nice rendering ! i like it