BimmerCast #17: BMW M1, Tesla, GT2 Livery & the Death of the Wagon

Sections: //1M\\, BimmerCast Feb 23rd, 2010 4 Comments

This week we’re gearing up for Geneva with talk of the M1. Will we see it? We’ll know in the next couple of days. In the meantime you can listen for our take on the car and what to expect vs the M3 (and why BMW needs this car).

I also have a chance to talk a bit more about my experience with the Tesla Roadster Sport and some comparisons to the MINI E. Be sure to read the the full review.

Finally we talk about the potential death of the wagon. The 5 Series F11 wagon is debuting this April and the US market almost surely will not see the car. We talk about why and if it’ll ever be back.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Download (30 MB MP3)

+ BimmerCast / iTunes Link

Written By: Gabe

NEWDL

Want to hear what the Tesla Roadster sounds like?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWg8Sib6rIs

Also, they used the Tesla for the sound of the motorcycle in the last batman movie “The Dark Knight”.
Nicolas

Just finished listening to the podcast. As usual, great job. I thoroughly enjoy your input on BMW latest news.

Now the question: A few podcasts ago, Mike mentioned that one model will be dropped from the 2011 lineup that will surprise enthusiasts. Speculation was it would be the E90 M3. BMWUSA lineup for 2011 has been detailed already and there seems to be no such surprise. Could you comment?

Keep up the good work. We’re listening! Nicolas ’09 E90 M3 owner
http://bimmerfile.com Michael

Nicolas- There will be a surprise loss to the lineup but we can’t let the cat out of the bag (yet). I think some may already be able to figure it out as it has been hinted at on several occasions- luckily it is not the ///M3!

Thanks for listening and your comment- though I am not a liberty to disclose anything further!

-M
Joe

Just finished listening to all 17 podcasts! Great stuff. I haven’t felt this stoked about BMW’s since my last track day, way back in 2008.

What I like the most is the genuine focus on analysis, meaning, you guys are trying to discern why these cars are so good, trying to articulate why they create such a connection between driver and machine. You come across as enthusiasts, not fanboys. Your POV is perfect. And you also understand that its also a business, not the north pole.

Indeed, as Nicholas said, we are listening!

E92 335i lease ending May 23, 2010. Next: E90M3 or 997C2.

← Rahal Letterman Racing Unveils Livery for 2010 Season The BMW Z4 GT3 Race Car Breaks Cover →

Browse by Categories

Recent MotoringFile Stories

BMW Model Number Cheat Sheet

Classics
E9 CS (1968-1976)
E10 2002 (1967-1977)

1 Series
E81/82/88 1 Series (2004-)
F20 1 Series

3 Series
E21 3 Series (1975-1983)
E30 3 Series (1982-1993
E36 3 Series (1991-2000)
E46 3 Series (1999-2006)
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series (2006-)
F30 3 Series (2013-)

5 Series
E12 5 Series (1972-1981)
E28 5 Series (1981-1988)
E34 5 Series (1987-1995)
E39 5 Series (1995-2002)
E60/E61 5 Series (2003-2010)
F07 5 Series GT (2010-)
F10 5 Series (2011-)

6 Series
E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
E63 6 Series (2005-)
E64 6 Series Conv. (2006-)
F12 6 Series Conv. (2012-) F13 6 Series Coupe (2012-)

7 Series
E23 7 Series (1977-1987)
E32 7 Series (1988-1994)
E38 7 Series (1995–2001)
E65/E66 7 Series (2001-2008)
F01/02 7 Series (2009-)

8 Series
E31 8 Series (1989-1999)

X Series
E84 X1 (2009-)
E83 X3 (2004-2011)
F25 X3 (2011-)
E53 X5 (1999-2006)
E70 X5 (2006-)
E71 X6 (2008-)

Z Series
E36/7 Z3 Roadster
E36/7 Z3 Coupe (1995-2001)
E86 Z4 Coupe (2006-2009)
E85 Z4 Roadster (2002-2009)
E86 Z4 M Coupe (2006-2009)
E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-)
E52 Z8 (2000-2003)

BimmerFile Previous Featured Articles

» The New ///M Motor in Depth
» BimmerCast Interview: Martin Birkmann
» BF Interview: Eric Riehle (BMW Performance)
» The Next Gen ///M5 Comes Into Focus
» The Ultimate Modern ///M Car?
» BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics
» Has BMW Downgraded the 135i/335i?
» An Introduction to the 2002tii
» BMWUSA Euro Delivery Part 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
» 2010 BMWNA Ordering Guides
» The Next Generation 1 Takes Shape
» BF Interview: Stephen Zoepf (BMW Performance)
» ///M Powerplants to go Turbo
» The Future of BMW- Z2
» More Customizable iDrive Coming
» 2009 E90 3er to Get Updated iDrive
» 2009 E90 3er to get Dual Clutch Tranny
» 2009 F01 7 Series Interior Photo
» 2009 F01 7 Series to Get 8 Speed Auto
» Priority 1 Options Ordering Guide
» E82 1 Series Press Launch Pics
» E90 M3 Press Launch Pics
» M3 and the 135i in Pictures
» E82 1 Series Build Facts
» 1 Series tii Concept Real-Life Pictures

Translate BimmerFile with Google:

BimmerFile Reviews:

1st Drive: '12 M5
2K miles in a 1M
'12 650i Coupe
1M, M3 & X6M at Laguna
'12 BMW 650i Convertible

'11 BMW 1M
'73 BMW 3.0 CSL
BMW E28 (1988) M5
'11 BMW 330i Touring
'11 Rolls Royce Ghost
'11 Porsche Cayman R & Boxster Spyder
1st Drive" '11 520d Touring
'11 BMW X3 28i '11 Tesla Roadster Sport 2.5
1st Drive: '11 BMW X3 28i
'11 BMW X3 35i
'11 BMW X5 35i
'10 BMW X5 M
'11 BMW 128i
'11 BMW 550i
'11 MINI Countryman MCS
'11 BMW 135i
'10 BMW 550i GT
'10 BMW Z4 35is
'11 BMW 335is
'10 BMW Performance 335i
'10 BMW 550i GT
'10 Tesla Roadster Sport
'09 BMW 750Li Part 1 / 2
'88 BMW 535is
'10 BMW X5///M
'09 BMW X6
'09 BMW Z4 35i
'10 BMW X6///M
'09 BMW X5 35d
'09 BMW 750i
'09 BMW 335d
'09 BMW Performance 135i
'09 Audi Q5
'09 Cooper S Convertible
'09 BMW X5xDrive35d First Drive
'09 BMW 335d First Drive
'09 MINI JCW Coupe
'08 BMW M3 Convertible
'08 BMW M3 Sedan
'08 BMW 135i (Auto)
'08 BMW 135i (Manual)
'08 BMW M3 (Manual)
'07 MINI Cooper S Long Term
'07 BMW Z4 M Coupe
'07 MINI Cooper & Cooper S
Podcast: BMW 325i

About BimmerFile

BimmerFile is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting news, links and reviews related to the BMW brand and it's vehicles.

We believe in the old school BMW ownership experience. We believe in garage nights with a six pack and some friends. We believe in 2002s, in E30 M3s and E34 540s with the 6 speed. We believe in progress in both design and engineering but we haven't lost sight of what made the brand and its products great all those years ago. And yes, we believe in the manual transmission.

We long for the days of the wave and for the days of roll-up windows. Yet we love the gadgets on the inside and the xenons on the outside.

In short, we can't get enough of BMWs. This is BimmerFile.