BMW: 1-Series News
07-05-2004, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Gav, my guess is the same as what we heard about a year ago regarding the M2. I still think it's 2.4L and 240hp.
07-05-2004, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpscls
damn can't wait till the m2 maybe an alternative to an M3?
07-05-2004, 11:19 PM
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Where is my super sauce?
Damn. I was excited for about 1/2 a second.
I thought we were going to talk about a re-do of the original M1.
I've really only ever liked a very few BMWs -- namely the M1 of the late 1970s/early 1980s and the M6/635csi of the mid 80s.
I thought we were going to talk about a re-do of the original M1.
I've really only ever liked a very few BMWs -- namely the M1 of the late 1970s/early 1980s and the M6/635csi of the mid 80s.
07-06-2004, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Gav, my guess is the same as what we heard about a year ago regarding the M2. I still think it's 2.4L and 240hp.
If I had to guess on a price, I would say the M2 would start at $28k and go up to $34k optioned out. That puts it firmly in the S2000 range and would definitely allow it to compete with the STi and Evo9 if they can keep the weight down.
If I had to guess on a price, I would say the M2 would start at $28k and go up to $34k optioned out. That puts it firmly in the S2000 range and would definitely allow it to compete with the STi and Evo9 if they can keep the weight down.
07-06-2004, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bkknight369
way too conservative...I would think prices start high 30s and low 40s for the m2...optioned out would be high 40s
I don't care how fast it is ... The M2 is going to be smaller and lighter than the current M3 ... there's no way they can justify that price.
07-06-2004, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Who is going to pay $48k for a 4-cylinder car?
I don't care how fast it is ... The M2 is going to be smaller and lighter than the current M3 ... there's no way they can justify that price.
I don't care how fast it is ... The M2 is going to be smaller and lighter than the current M3 ... there's no way they can justify that price.
07-08-2004, 06:36 PM
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Gee, I wonder if BMW will put out a nice 0 Series so it can compete with the Neon. They could make a nice 4 cylinder M0 that puts out a whopping 140hp *sarcasm*
07-17-2004, 11:14 PM
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Doesn't this look like a manifold that would come from an aftermarket supplier? Like Comptech made it (or Dinan in this case). I mean look at the smooth bending and attention to detail. Things like these make BMW such a great engineering company in the field.
07-17-2004, 11:24 PM
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BMW 4 cylinder with VALVETRONIC
BMW 4 cylinder balance shaft
BMW 4 cylinder inlet manifold
BMW 4 cylinder inlet manifold
BMW 1 Series rear axel
BMW 1 Series front axel
BMW 1 Series auxiliary belt train
BMW 1 Series diesel engine
BMW 4 cylinder with VALVETRONIC
BMW 1 Series crash test
Source: GermanCarFans.com
07-18-2004, 05:40 PM
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BMW 1 Series - In Depth
Text & photos courtesy BMW AG
edited 06-24-2004
Cost of Ownership
Much less time for maintenance – more time for driving pleasure.
One of the top priorities in the development of the BMW 1 Series was to minimise the time and cost of maintenance and servicing in order to ensure constant availability of the BMW 1 Series without any major interruptions. There is no other vehicle in the compact segment which requires less service and maintenance than the BMW 1 Series.
The technology used for the engine and drive is exemplary for the BMW 1 Series’ reduced service and maintenance requirements. BMW has set new standards in the compact class, utilising sophisticated technologies which make many parts and components of the BMW 1 Series maintenance-free.
As the camshaft on BMW vehicles is driven by a chain which is maintenance-free during the vehicle’s entire life cycle, there is no need to change a toothed belt, a job which even today has to be carried out on the majority of compact class vehicles every 60,000 to 120,000 kilometres. Moreover, there is no need for valve adjustment, a rather time-consuming job, as the BMW 1 Series features hydraulic valve-play compensation. On the BMW 1 Series, poly-V-belts are used for driving the alternator, the hydraulic pump and water pump, which consequently do not have to be replaced.
Also, the BMW 1 Series’ transmission requires hardly any maintenance. This applies both to the manual gearbox and the six-speed automatic transmission. All gearboxes have a lifetime oil filling. The exhaust system is also one of the components requiring regular maintenance and repair work on many vehicles. This is not the case with the BMW 1 Series: its exhaust system is completely made of stainless steel.
Service intervals depend on how hard the car is driven.
In the 1982 model year, BMW abolished fixed service intervals for parts and components subject to wear and tear. Instead, each individual BMW constantly calculates the remaining interval and tells the driver when the car is next due for servicing. This value depends on the customer’s driving style and the actual wear.
The BMW 1 Series also benefits from the Condition Based Service (CBS) concept, which was used for the first time in 2002 in the 7 Series. The central idea behind this concept is that sensors and sophisticated software algorithms constantly monitor selected parts and components subject to wear and tear. This enables the customer to use his onboard computer or iDrive to retrieve individual information on when the engine oil, micro filter, front and rear brake pads, coolant, brake fluid and spark plugs have to be replaced next.
An enhanced use of service limits combined with a reduction in maintenance times has ushered in a new era in vehicle service and maintenance. CBS also tells the driver when the next technical inspection (e.g. TÜV) or exhaust test (AU) is due.
Better planning of service appointments.
The aforementioned concept makes vehicle servicing much more transparent for costumers. If, for example, the owner of a BMW 1 Series plans to go on a longer journey, he can independently determine whether he has to have the car serviced before the journey or if there is enough time to wait until after his return. He can thus easily prevent situations where, for example, the brake pads suddenly have to be replaced in the middle of a journey. Thanks to CBS, the workshop is also in a position to acquire an overall picture of the maintenance and servicing as soon as the vehicle is accepted for servicing.
A vehicle key which knows when the brake pads have to be replaced next.
The innovative key system, which was first featured in the BMW 7 Series, is an effective tool for the workshop when accepting the car for maintenance and servicing. The key not only functions as a locking device but also stores all service-relevant vehicle data. Service staff used to gather the information needed via a tiresome and time-consuming question and answer game. These days, however, they get the information needed in a flash. Using a so-called key-reader, the information stored in the key, such as mileage, vehicle identification number, initial registration date, colour, upholstery and equipment codes and, of course, the interval until the most important wear parts are due for servicing, is retrieved and instantly displayed on a computer screen.
Minor accident – minor costs.
The costs caused by bumping slightly into the car in front are a nuisance. The BMW 1 Series’ reversible bumpers prevent unnecessary costs in a bumper-to-bumper collision at a speed of up to 4 km/h or 2.5 mph. If the collision is more serious, deformation elements behind the bumpers, which are easy to replace, help to keep the repair costs to a minimum.
In collisions up to a maximum speed of 15 km/h or 9 mph, these elements prevent all damages to the structure. In development, much attention was actually paid to avoiding expensive repair work on damaged body parts. The effectiveness of all these measures is proven by the fact that in Germany the BMW 1 Series has been given a favourable insurance classification.
Jump-starts are no longer necessary.
BMW even made provisions to prevent situations where there is not enough energy left to start the engine. If the electrical devices consume too much energy, an intelligent battery sensor (IBS) deactivates them one after the other, thereby ensuring that there is enough energy left when the engine is started next. In addition, this contributes to lower operating costs, as the driver of the BMW 1 Series saves costs caused by necessary jump-starts.
Enough energy even for the remote control.
Perfection down to the smallest detail is also demonstrated by the remote control key: in contrast to most other systems available on the market, this key does not incorporate a conventional battery. Instead, it has an accumulator which is constantly loaded via the ignition lock, doing away with the need to replace an expensive battery after a few years.
Typical BMW: the same warranty as a big one.
BMW’s efforts to keep the costs of ownership as low as possible are rounded off by a 12-year warranty against rust and corrosion. There is a 3-year warranty on the paintwork and a lifetime mobility guarantee.
Text & photos courtesy BMW AG
edited 06-24-2004
Cost of Ownership
Much less time for maintenance – more time for driving pleasure.
One of the top priorities in the development of the BMW 1 Series was to minimise the time and cost of maintenance and servicing in order to ensure constant availability of the BMW 1 Series without any major interruptions. There is no other vehicle in the compact segment which requires less service and maintenance than the BMW 1 Series.
The technology used for the engine and drive is exemplary for the BMW 1 Series’ reduced service and maintenance requirements. BMW has set new standards in the compact class, utilising sophisticated technologies which make many parts and components of the BMW 1 Series maintenance-free.
As the camshaft on BMW vehicles is driven by a chain which is maintenance-free during the vehicle’s entire life cycle, there is no need to change a toothed belt, a job which even today has to be carried out on the majority of compact class vehicles every 60,000 to 120,000 kilometres. Moreover, there is no need for valve adjustment, a rather time-consuming job, as the BMW 1 Series features hydraulic valve-play compensation. On the BMW 1 Series, poly-V-belts are used for driving the alternator, the hydraulic pump and water pump, which consequently do not have to be replaced.
Also, the BMW 1 Series’ transmission requires hardly any maintenance. This applies both to the manual gearbox and the six-speed automatic transmission. All gearboxes have a lifetime oil filling. The exhaust system is also one of the components requiring regular maintenance and repair work on many vehicles. This is not the case with the BMW 1 Series: its exhaust system is completely made of stainless steel.
Service intervals depend on how hard the car is driven.
In the 1982 model year, BMW abolished fixed service intervals for parts and components subject to wear and tear. Instead, each individual BMW constantly calculates the remaining interval and tells the driver when the car is next due for servicing. This value depends on the customer’s driving style and the actual wear.
The BMW 1 Series also benefits from the Condition Based Service (CBS) concept, which was used for the first time in 2002 in the 7 Series. The central idea behind this concept is that sensors and sophisticated software algorithms constantly monitor selected parts and components subject to wear and tear. This enables the customer to use his onboard computer or iDrive to retrieve individual information on when the engine oil, micro filter, front and rear brake pads, coolant, brake fluid and spark plugs have to be replaced next.
An enhanced use of service limits combined with a reduction in maintenance times has ushered in a new era in vehicle service and maintenance. CBS also tells the driver when the next technical inspection (e.g. TÜV) or exhaust test (AU) is due.
Better planning of service appointments.
The aforementioned concept makes vehicle servicing much more transparent for costumers. If, for example, the owner of a BMW 1 Series plans to go on a longer journey, he can independently determine whether he has to have the car serviced before the journey or if there is enough time to wait until after his return. He can thus easily prevent situations where, for example, the brake pads suddenly have to be replaced in the middle of a journey. Thanks to CBS, the workshop is also in a position to acquire an overall picture of the maintenance and servicing as soon as the vehicle is accepted for servicing.
A vehicle key which knows when the brake pads have to be replaced next.
The innovative key system, which was first featured in the BMW 7 Series, is an effective tool for the workshop when accepting the car for maintenance and servicing. The key not only functions as a locking device but also stores all service-relevant vehicle data. Service staff used to gather the information needed via a tiresome and time-consuming question and answer game. These days, however, they get the information needed in a flash. Using a so-called key-reader, the information stored in the key, such as mileage, vehicle identification number, initial registration date, colour, upholstery and equipment codes and, of course, the interval until the most important wear parts are due for servicing, is retrieved and instantly displayed on a computer screen.
Minor accident – minor costs.
The costs caused by bumping slightly into the car in front are a nuisance. The BMW 1 Series’ reversible bumpers prevent unnecessary costs in a bumper-to-bumper collision at a speed of up to 4 km/h or 2.5 mph. If the collision is more serious, deformation elements behind the bumpers, which are easy to replace, help to keep the repair costs to a minimum.
In collisions up to a maximum speed of 15 km/h or 9 mph, these elements prevent all damages to the structure. In development, much attention was actually paid to avoiding expensive repair work on damaged body parts. The effectiveness of all these measures is proven by the fact that in Germany the BMW 1 Series has been given a favourable insurance classification.
Jump-starts are no longer necessary.
BMW even made provisions to prevent situations where there is not enough energy left to start the engine. If the electrical devices consume too much energy, an intelligent battery sensor (IBS) deactivates them one after the other, thereby ensuring that there is enough energy left when the engine is started next. In addition, this contributes to lower operating costs, as the driver of the BMW 1 Series saves costs caused by necessary jump-starts.
Enough energy even for the remote control.
Perfection down to the smallest detail is also demonstrated by the remote control key: in contrast to most other systems available on the market, this key does not incorporate a conventional battery. Instead, it has an accumulator which is constantly loaded via the ignition lock, doing away with the need to replace an expensive battery after a few years.
Typical BMW: the same warranty as a big one.
BMW’s efforts to keep the costs of ownership as low as possible are rounded off by a 12-year warranty against rust and corrosion. There is a 3-year warranty on the paintwork and a lifetime mobility guarantee.
08-05-2004, 01:39 AM
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1 Series Test Drive & In Depth Look
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e81/5437008-1.html - Test Drive
http://www.germancarfans.com/print.cfm/ID/2040624.001 - In Depth Look
I hate to admit my interest is peaked in this little sucker.
http://www.germancarfans.com/print.cfm/ID/2040624.001 - In Depth Look
I hate to admit my interest is peaked in this little sucker.
02-10-2005, 05:08 PM
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Premiere at Geneva Autoshow in March 2005, on sale in September 2005.
I6 engine, 258HP (190kW), 300Nm
max. speed 250km/h
6.2s from 0 - 100km/h
less than 8min 35sec on Nürburgring-Nordschleife track
active steering optional
Source: BMW Press and http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/76138
02-10-2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sarlacc23
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e81/5437008-1.html - Test Drive
http://www.germancarfans.com/print.cfm/ID/2040624.001 - In Depth Look
I hate to admit my interest is peaked in this little sucker.
http://www.germancarfans.com/print.cfm/ID/2040624.001 - In Depth Look
I hate to admit my interest is peaked in this little sucker.
"Also, the AC was on with three adults in the car, the 6 speed is over kill at lower speeds, but on the autobahn will be welcomed (our 2.5 liter Z4 with 5 sped manual hit’s the rev limiter with ease in 5th @ about 230kph indicated…It sorely needs a 6th speed, if only to keep the revs low at 160-180 kph cruising…"
Sweet test drive ..Damn sight better than " Um, sir, the speed limt is 50 here, not 65.............."
02-10-2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
8m 35s @ Nurburgring, that thing is fast.
Best looking car out of all current Bimmer IMO, but the interior is fugly.
Best looking car out of all current Bimmer IMO, but the interior is fugly.
just like every other BMW interior
Why does BMW insist on those unattractive interiors?
02-10-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
So is this coming to the states? I hope they bring the coupe over....an M1/M2 would be sweet.
02-11-2005, 02:14 AM
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I've warmed up to the E60 5 series more than this thing. I haven't seen too many on the road here but when I do it does nothing for me.
Folks around here must be an Audi type crowd, lots of A3, A4 and many more of the new A6 (with a year less of sales) than the E60 5 series.
Folks around here must be an Audi type crowd, lots of A3, A4 and many more of the new A6 (with a year less of sales) than the E60 5 series.
02-11-2005, 09:16 AM
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Burn some dust here
Originally Posted by cTLgo
M1? 
02-11-2005, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
So is this coming to the states? I hope they bring the coupe over....an M1/M2 would be sweet.
Not the 1 but the 2-series will come to the states. So this car in coupe form. Even better.
02-11-2005, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Zapata
how much $$ for 7.9 secs 0-60? spare me the twisties argument please.....