New M Division Boss Hints at Future 1 Series M Product

BmwM5Fan Jul 14th, 2009 Link

damn it, who needs the shit like 1 series m? its not practically at all and it looks like shit, better the new guy should focus on m5, and m7 development neither than doing some shitty project. thats a pity

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eager2own Jul 14th, 2009 Link

^ couldn’t agree less — a 1-series M car would be a nice shift from the trend of M SUVs or the development of an M7. And other articles, like the one on this site regarding whether BMW is still the “ultimate driving machine,” show that it is much needed. Give us a “stripped down” 1-series M car to take to the track on weekends — not an SUV or M7 that will look good in the Trader Joe’s parking lot.

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RJ Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Wow! A 1er M product – that is great news!

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Mike Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Wait, Kay Segler is in charge of M-brand now? Is that M-brand management for BMW AG? Larry Koch is still M-brand manager for BMW NA right?

@BmwM5Fan: Sorry, but your comment makes you sound pretty ignorant. A 1-series M is not practical huh? And the M5 just oozes practicality I suppose. Hmm. If you want practical, get an X6. 1-series M a waste of time? It’s probably the most anticipated product since the return of the M3 sedan. And for you to say “focus on…m7″, how sporting and practical is an M7? School yourself.

A 1-series M (125tii using the new twin turbo I4 perhaps?) is the only way to bring back the spirit of the 2002…I am PRAYING this happens.

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JonPD Jul 14th, 2009 Link

Interesting news, still more interested in a eventual Z2 M myself

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Ben Jul 14th, 2009 Link

What Mike said…

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BmwM5Fan Jul 14th, 2009 Link

i wont start argue, if u suppose something else, it is your choice, everyone gotta have their own opinion.

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Sean Jul 14th, 2009 Link

My secret hope is for an M1 that would give a Lotus Exige a run for its money. That’s right, think original M1 mid-engine concept on a 1-series chassis. Drop in the twin-turbo 3 liter and watch people line up to buy one. There is an abondance of oversized BMW offerings. Let’s bring the tradition back to its history: the 700, 2002, and M1 are still wanted and needed.

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Melis Jul 14th, 2009 Link

I think it would be nice to have a lightweight M product like an M1. Maybe even in a back to basics version and then the usual option list that you can get on a teched-out M3 now.

The M3 just keeps on getting bigger and heavier, which necessitates a bigger engine, more advanced computer suspension, trick diff, etc to keep all that weight going fast.

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2007BMW:M3:V8 Oct 19th, 2009 Link

I’m just going to concur with the majority, and shake a finger at M5 fan… on a practicality standpoint, as per what M is all about, the M5 (or “highlly anticipated M7!” psh) are heavy, gas guzzling, long wheel based, businessmens’ cars with some muscle. Ask any auto racer what matters most: curb weight and power. It’s not all about cylinders. (hell, Formula 1 is talking 6 cylinder turbos) A 1 series M car would be the beast of the bunch, without eating your bank account. What’s not to like?

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