Update #1 From the BMW/MINI Press Event

Sections: //M3\\, E81/82/E87 1 Series, MINI Feb 12th, 2008

MotoringFile has landed at the BMW/MINI press launch. After some fog related flight problems getting into Monterey, we’ve been briefed on the shcedule and first up tomorrow is the US Spec MINI Clubman. We’ll be putting the R55 through it’s paces both on the track and on the road. We’ll also have a R55 vs R56 auto-cross to compare and contrast the two cars.

Over the next several days we’ll also have photos of Clubman, and the other scheduled introductions; the BMW M3 and 1 Series. For your convenience we’ll be breaking all the photos down into those three categories as well. The first addition to the collection will be the official photos from BMW and MINI. These are new press photos not seen before and, in some cases, are the first official US spec images of each of these automobiles. Be sure to check back as we add our own photos to the sets each day.

Full Set

MINI Clubman

BMW 1 Series

BMW M3 Coupe & Sedan

Written By: Gabe

5 Comments

Chris W Feb 12th, 2008 Link

The 1-Series is looking better everyday, and the M3 is still awesome. Have fun in Monterey!

Jon Feb 12th, 2008 Link

Can’t wait to hear your review of the 1 series and M3, do have to say though that the M3 is looking a tad heavy and a bit plump, still sure that its going to be a screamer.

Derek Feb 12th, 2008 Link

‘Can’t wait to see these in person - alot of these images seem squinched one way or another from lens length.

Hard to get a real sense of the proportions

GREAT stuff tho!

Derek

1er Coupe in Kaschmirsilber und Tahitigrün : BMW 1er Feb 12th, 2008 Link

[...] Hier gibts einige Bilder in Kaschmirsilber: klick [...]

Dan S. Feb 12th, 2008 Link

WOW, the 1 series drop top is stunning!

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