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...or video like the 3dr/5dr 1er back in January.

I like the rear end in the new pictures - more dynamic than in the initial pic. I wish they would put out some photos of the car in the grey that you find in the spy shots. As for people complaining about it being a small coupe, I am glad that it is small. The E30 wasn't any bigger. The problem is not that the 1er is a small coupe - you are just accustomed to seeing bloated cars and anything that breaks with the trend your eyes are used to, has to be an ugly duckling.

Because all the pics & infos we see are leaked material.

US press release is dated June 30

So, we have an access to the future.

Internet = time machine.

Hi-res pics are there, I guess videos as well ...

Yet embargo has to officially expire.


Poor BMW Comm. dept. ...


PS: some additional pics:

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"June 28, 2007

1 for the road




Summer's here - sort of - and it's coupe-season in Bavaria.
No sooner had BMW put the finishing touches to the soon-to-be-unleashed M3 than the boys in Bangle's design department turned their attention to transforming their little 1-Series into something a bit sleeker.
So this is the 1-Series Coupe. And it looks, well, exactly as we imagined it to be. We've never quite been convinced by the 1's mix of slabby sides and odd angles, but had hoped the coupe might sense of it all. But no.
Styling aside, though, things get more interesting. As in three-hundred horsepower interesting. Although the 1-Series Coupe will be launched with the option of two diesel engines - the 120d and 123d - it's the 135i that we're getting excited about.
With a twin-turbo version of BMW's three-litre straight-six, the 135i puts out 306bhp and 295lb ft of torque from a lowly 1,300rpm.
Which means plenty of shove, a 0-62mph time of 5.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. In other words, the 135i will be seriously quick.
It should be able to handle the pace, too. The driven rear wheels are bolted to a five-link suspension set-up, and you even spec your 135i in M-Sport trim for a firmer ride. But take heed, drift monkeys - there's no diff.
All good then? Very nearly. The only black mark against the 1-Series Coupe is that BMW has officially rubbished any suggestion of an M version.
Apparently it doesn't make financial sense: a M1 would cost close to 40 grand - too much for such a small car.
We say forget financial sense, BMW. We like the idea of the 135i but reckon there's a real opportunity for a lightweight special to rival the iconic E30 M3 - and make the M1 the best-handling car in history.
Bitte?"


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Source: Top Gear | 1 for the road

But there will be an M1.

We know that, so what are they B-ing about ?!

I'm again stating my opinion:

a person who claims that this car is ugly is :

a) blind
b) tasteless
c) stupid since not being able to comprehend the design
d) BMW hater




I guarantee you this is one of the prettiest current BMW models - if not the prettiest!

After you see it IRL you will definitely convert!

And this car will be a huge hit for BMW ... unless it will be priced unreasonably high (too close to E92).

This sounds all so good!! With all of this "M" trim and equipment, what more will the M1 (if it comes) offer other than a more powerful engine? M-differential lock? DSG type of transmission? Do tell Eni......

And I'll state my opinion (as someone who doesn't like this design)

People who don't like this design - dislike it because they dislike it

Not because they are:

a) blind
b) tasteless
c) stupid since not being able to comprehend the design
d) BMW hater

Im already drooling and dreaming about upcoming M1 CSL

That isnt always the case