BMW just couldn't keep it under wraps anymore. The new 1 Series M Coupe was supposed to be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show but a couple days ago BMW released a video of the undisguised car in action and now they've gone ahead and released all the details.
The twin-turbo 3.0L straight 6 will produce 335HP and have an overboost function to up the max torque to 369lb/ft for quick bursts. The only transmission will be a traditional 6 speed and the car will weigh 3,296lbs which is lighter, by almost 100lbs, than a 135i coupe. All that translates to a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds and a 1/4 mile time of 13.2. The car's track has been widened 2.8" and it rides on 19" wheels borrowed from the M3 GTS. Stopping power is handled by 14.2" brakes in front and 13.8" out back and the suspension is all aluminum parts from the current M3.
Sounds pretty good except there is no price info yet. We'll have to wait and see if it's a performance bargain or not.
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