Why 1m not m1

Every input to the short wheelbase from the road below or with the direct, meaty steering is met with an immediate reaction, so you are continually involved.

An overboost function provides an extra 37lb ft for short bursts, peak torque climbing to lb ft. Fifty-fifty weight distribution and the M diff allow for hugely entertaining moments with the traction control switched off, but you do need to be quick with your reactions.

Our main criticisms are the slightly feelless steering and the brakes, which wilt under hard use — particularly on track — way too easily. It has been a BMW M car weak point for years, but appears to be on the mend with the latest generation of models.

Buy a second-hand 1M and this is an area ripe for an upgrade. And it's not coming. But don't panic, because BMW thinks it has a better answer.

The 1 Series tops out at the Mi xDrive , a bhp all-wheel-driver. Fun, but not frantic. Not A45 or RS3 material then. But it'll remain the top 1 Series for the foreseeable. I asked the head of BMW M, Marcus Flasch, if he could do a full-M version of the 1 Series, given that you can't fit a six-cylinder engine transversely.

But the critical thing is, we know BMW will launch a new 2 Series two-door coupe. And that'll be rear-drive. It will remain so. So that's BMW's strategy. With this car, it's all about the driving experience. But why isn't it called the M1?

That's true, this is the only M car that does not respect the appellation rule. It's actually more complicated than it seems. BMW's one and only mid-engine supercar. So there is a lot of respect around that name and even through the 1M is a fantastic little car, it's not really eligible to inherit such a powerful title.

Yet, this car proves that you do not need a supercar to make heads turn. We did not expect to see so many people stopping and looking at the 1M. It drags so much attention. Talking about the design, I wouldn't say that it is that all pretty. However, I am a big fan of its wide body and the four exhaust pipes. These elements really make the 1M stand out from a regular 1 Series Coupe. It doesn't look ordinary yet it is not as vulgar as a Honda Civic Type R.

Just the perfect blend between sportiness and discretion. Yes, it's a manual, and only a manual. Unlike the M2 that offers both a manual and a dual-clutch gearbox.

A feature that brings the 1M so much more personality compared to an M2. I kind of feel bad for the M2, so I think it's time we give it a little bit more credit. Yes, the M2 is a more powerful car. The M2 has horsepower, while the 1M "only" has horsies. Quote: Originally Posted by Lenaxia Doing a search turned up nothing but why are they calling it the 1M. Find More Posts by hl0m4n. Find More Posts by sbce Find More Posts by ptack.

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