Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

1 Series M Coupe

Video: First BMW 1M Commercial
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 16th, 2011

BMW UK launches the first commercial of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The UK test drives took place last Friday and more reviews are under way. The commercial emphasizes the driving experience and showcases once again that … Continue reading
Ultimate Photo Gallery: BMW 1M on race track
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 16th, 2011

The BMW 1M coverage continues and we have a new ultimate photo gallery showing the “baby-M” going around the race track at the Monticello club. Last week, our own Hugo Becker lapped around the track aboard an Alpine White 1M … Continue reading
Video: Drifiting the BMW 1M
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 14th, 2011

The folks over at Axis of Oversteer show us how the BMW 1M is driven on a race track. In a 2 minutes video, the new “baby-M” is being taken through a series of drifts at the Monticello race track. … Continue reading
Editorial: The BMW 1M – Further Reflections
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on May 14th, 2011

During the BMW NA M Brand Manager’s (Matt Russell) presentation of the 1M after our morning road trip and track session, the 1M was shown in comparison to previous M cars. There was a comparison of HP and size among … Continue reading
BMW 1M Full Specs
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 13th, 2011

For those of you technical aficionados out there, here are the specifications for the new 1M. It shares the track of the M3, front and rear to the millimeter according to M Brand Manager NA, Matt Russell. Of note is … Continue reading
HP Autowerks tunning plans for BMW 1M
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 13th, 2011

Santa Barbara tuning shop, HP Autowerks, takes deliver of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. But this is just the beginning for the beautiful 1M Alpine White. The company plans to take the “baby-M” to the next level … Continue reading
Video: BMW 1M at US Press Launch
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 13th, 2011

BMW of North America hosted this week the U.S. press launch of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The even took place at the Monticello race track in New York and gathered journalists from around the country. Our … Continue reading
Ultimate Photo Gallery: BMW 1M at the US press launch
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In 1 Series M Coupe, Featured Posts, on May 11th, 2011

BMWBLOG just returned from the U.S. press launch at the Monticello race track where we had the unique opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of the most hyped BMWs this year, the new 2011 1 Series M Coupe. … Continue reading
BMW 1M: Quick Driving Impressions
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In 1 Series M Coupe, on May 10th, 2011

This is a preview of our upcoming full test drive of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Stay tuned! The new 1M is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde affair. Like the 135i, the 1M is docile … Continue reading