Next Generation 1-Series Thread (Spy pics, Info & Impressions)

[martinbo]

I think the 135i design completely upstages any E92 coupe barring the M3.

[Just_me]

I read an interview with the guy responsible for the next 1-series. According to him the rearseat will grow but still smaller than the competition. RWD is staying.

[Nikos120i]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

The best way to describe some of the styling "revolution" on the "evolution" is to look at aspects of the X1. The strong sculptured line that begins from the rear quarterlight and scoops down towards the flanks and then joining the shoulderline before the front wheelarch is the 1er family design characteristic for the next generation if you look at the shape on the X1 on the lower flanks you can see it is an interpretation of the feature on the current 1er. The bathtub shoulderline will stay with more of an angle coming down towards the front of the car.

The Coupe and Cabrio will receive different front and rear ends from the hatch. BMW will have the 1er product line split in two with the 1er Hatchback , 3dr Sports hatch , X1 and the 1er Gran Turismo. With the 1er Coupe , Cabrio and Z2 Roadster and Coupe, Equally ambitious but not given the go-ahead is a smaller Xcoupe which would see the idea of the original Xcoupe Concept resurrected as a smaller allwheel drive lifestyle coupe.
The 1er product line will overtake the largest range of bodystyles in the BMW portfolio and is aimed at the size of the market who will be looking to downsize without the sacrifice of performance , luxury and individual needs.

Scott hi...is there going to be indeed a 2lt (twin?) turbo petrol AND a 1.3 or 1.4 petrol turbo motor?

[klier]

Originally Posted by martinbo

I think the 135i design completely upstages any E92 coupe barring the M3.

I think so too. 135 coupé is one of my favorite designs. So beautiful. I'd take it over 335i instantly 335i is too sleek for my taste.

[Foxfire]

Originally Posted by martinbo

I think the 135i design completely upstages any E92 coupe barring the M3.

Well there's no accounting for taste, I guess

[SCOTT27]

Someone just informed me that Huckfeldt has update his 1er image to be "closer" than previously.

[terps]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

Someone just informed me that Huckfeldt has update his 1er image to be "closer" than previously.

Very cool. Is that the updated image by Huckfeldt?

[Nikos120i]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

Someone just informed me that Huckfeldt has update his 1er image to be "closer" than previously.

Scott do you have any info regarding the REAL engine lineup cause we have read many things/rumors.

[BimmerToday]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

Someone just informed me that Huckfeldt has update his 1er image to be "closer" than previously.

Can we find this pic somewhere at autobild? Or is it just here in the forum?

[shonguiz]

Originally Posted by SCOTT27

Someone just informed me that Huckfeldt has update his 1er image to be "closer" than previously.

I would be very pleased if that's the real deal.