BMW 1 Series Coupe...

[Kelly Girl]

Just Released: BMW 1 Series Coupe
Arriving stateside in early 2008.
by Jim Hall, Road and Track


With its tall, arcing greenhouse, the new BMW 1 Series hints at a modern version of the company's famed 2002 coupe from decades past. But that's where the similarities end. While the car of old was a rather slab-sided affair, the new 1 Series is a dramatic mix of contours and curves. Its shorter overall length (to the 3 Series) heightening the visual impact of the deep creases down its sides and the swooping shape of its thick rocker panels.
Available as either a 128i or the more powerful, better-equipped 135i, the new rear-drive 1 Series makes use of the same engines that power the current 3 Series cars - a 230-bhp, 3.0-liter inline-6 and a twin-turbocharged 300-bhp, 3.0-liter inline-6. The company claims the latter powerplant is good for 0-60 mph runs in less than 5.3 seconds. Options for the 1 Series include a navigation system with iDrive interface, leather trim and adaptive xenon headlights (standard on the 135i).
The 1 Series, like other BMW models, will include free maintenance for the first four years or 50,000 miles.
Pricing had yet to be announced as of this writing.


http://content.ll-0.com/crevierbmw/crevierbmw_LD_B_870428.JPG?i=080607144530
BMW 135 coupe arriving in 2008

[oc-audica]

i think i saw some of these in cancun

mmmmmm iwaslike wtf? v_V

[318daily]

Yep, I'm anxiously waiting.

[BLACK 1.8T]

too bad they're not bring the 4dr hatch the the states. i would've liked to have had one of those. the coupe still needs to grow on me a bit.

[lostntainted]

too bad they're not bring the 4dr hatch the the states. i would've liked to have had one of those. the coupe still needs to grow on me a bit.

i'd have to see them in person, with looking for a new car i've considered these but i need something that is big enough for my kid in the back... i dunno it's an option at least

[ManaSteel]

http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/images/_de/4000/img04.jpg

looks better than the 1 series hatchback imo

[RavinJetta]

I am seriously tempted by the 135i. Reminds me of a modern day 2002. Should be a very fast car as well with that engine in there.

[Kelly Girl]

i saw one on the road last week and i was totally FREAKING out because it's a beautiful car!! and i didn't have a camera on me... it was all de-badged and plain looking but clearly the 1-series

i tailed the car for like 5 miles on the 210W last wednesday. it had minor camo panel covers and all sorts of extra sensors and dials on the dash area [not conspicuous at all]

this was a test vehicle fo sho... dammit need a digital camera [mebe its time i get the HelloKitty digital camera]

[oc-audica]

[mebe its time i get the HelloKitty digital camera]

mmmmmyeaaaaaa how bout not gettin it! :ha:

[90SchrickE30]

300 horses and 295 ft-lbs in that little thing definitely sign me up.

[Tom (aka Godzilla)]

135i = drool

[Kelly Girl]

mmmmmyeaaaaaa how bout not gettin it! :ha:

you got a problem with HelloKitty??:confused:

[Cicada]

135i ftw.

[deemotored]

:hitit:

[bugzy]

im considering

[ManaSteel]

wonder how much for the 300bhp one.

[lostntainted]

wonder how much for the 300bhp one.

anyone hear of an estimated price on one of these??? think i'll be picking up a beater until spring 08 if the price is right!!!

[EDM]

anyone hear of an estimated price on one of these??? think i'll be picking up a beater until spring 08 if the price is right!!!

I read somewhere around the 35k range.

:hitit: x2

http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/06/28/bmw-135i-official-press-photos/

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[bugzy]

this is definitely top on my list of next cars

good price range for $30k's

[///Criss]

:hitit:

[coolguy949]

I'm on the list for one at an OC dealership. The told me it's arriving March 28th. I'm excited! I can't decide on the color though.....orange or white!

[Rento_VW]

I'm confused... is this like the "Baby Bimmer"?

[mo_gti]

wow this is the size of a civic coupe.... but 135i so much power in a tiny lil body

[bugzy]

wow this is the size of a civic coupe.... but 135i so much power in a tiny lil body
not even close to a Civic

its still 3400 lbs

its definitely not tiny, but its not big

[STATUS]

ive seen quite a few running around the pasadena area

[coolguy949]

They don't come out until the end of March at the earliest. Did you see manufacturer plates?

[STATUS]

no pre production and ill be driving one in a month 2 ;-) we are getting one for work 4 a few days

[Bimmer Pilot]

http://content.bmwusa.com/microsite/1series2008/indexflash.html?source=1SERIESESPROPECTEMA001

[jvcajita]

no pre production and ill be driving one in a month 2 ;-) we are getting one for work 4 a few days

where do you work at? i'd want to sign up!

[90SchrickE30]

have any of you seen the new 1 series tii

[chris]

http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/images/_de/4000/img04.jpg

looks better than the 1 series hatchback imo

Saw it up at the LA Auto Show...it's definitely a gorgeous car :hitit: If BMW doesn't ruin it by overpricing it, it's on my list for a next car too ;)