First BMW 1M interior pictures, 7k redline, limited slip differential

[ChristianM]

Wish BMW would incorporate a flat steering wheel, I think it'd be a perfect fit for the 1M.

[Madozu]

Originally Posted by ChristianM

Wish BMW would incorporate a flat steering wheel, I think it'd be a perfect fit for the 1M.

Hopefull only as an option. Flat steering wheels are a nightmare imho when driving curvy roads.

[Addict...Nah Im A Junkie!]

Originally Posted by Madozu

Replacing the fuel gauge with a boost gauge would be a nice idea. The fuel indicator could be digitally displayed between the two main instruments :-)

I'd rather see a nice analog instrument cluster with oil temp, oil pressure, and boost. Keep the fuel level where it is.

[ChristianM]

Hopefull only as an option. Flat steering wheels are a nightmare imho when driving curvy roads.

Really? I love the flat steering wheel, although I don't think it should be standard given how use to people are with a standard wheel, but an option would be nice. Getting an aftermarket wheel that matches OEM quality is crazy expensive.

[matt]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

There are some serious cars in that garage.

This

[Turbomatic]

Originally Posted by larryn

Southlight, are you thinking that protrusion on the undercarriage might be the "proper LSD"? Does it appear the same on the e9x M3's?

Also.. would you happen to have high enough resolution to see the tire sizes? I'm guessing 245/35/19F and 275/30/19R fitment, from the looks of those Pilot Sport 2's...

Front tire pic shows 245/35/ZR19. So you are probably right.

[WhoU4]

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Bread
There are some serious cars in that garage. Is the silver convertible a 250 Ferrari?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Yes... Some VERY Serious Cars! (Sweet)

[Hairlesswookiee]

Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

I wonder what is that red button on the cup holder area?

Ejection Seat, Oil slick, or road spikes. Spy Hunter FTW!!!!

~~I just got wood. Hopefully they can clean up the two-tone gauges. Everything else looks good.

[Hairlesswookiee]

Originally Posted by ChristianM

Wish BMW would incorporate a flat steering wheel, I think it'd be a perfect fit for the 1M.

I agree with you, but possibly as an option. I would have to sit in the car to decide if this would be worth upgrading.

[BMW BRAD]

Yeah, I know if you have to ask......... blah blah blah, but any ideas on the price? That thing is awesome!

[E82tt6]

Originally Posted by BMW BRAD

Yeah, I know if you have to ask......... blah blah blah, but any ideas on the price? That thing is awesome!

My guess is 46,500 starting. It has to be a bit below M3 invoice to be marketable, since M3s sell at invoice now, or close to it.

[skiernan36]

i dont care how it looks, just how it'll perform. where are the stats!?

[sparoz]

A bit disappointed at the cosmetic quad - it just killed the boot space. Hopefully they are still going to change that but I doubted.

19s looks better but it adds more weight without doing anymore... unless the brakes require the 19s to fit..

We'll have to wait and see.

[Robert]

It's going to be in the 45-46k range if we can extrapolate european pricing which is 20% premium above base. I might be using an old figure but 08 135i was 38k so that gives us 45-46k.

I don't think I will be buying this 1M coupe since no one has mentioned any progress on weight loss. I already have a commuter, in fact 2. Need a dedicated sports car.

[sparoz]

Originally Posted by Robert

It's going to be in the 45-46k range if we can extrapolate european pricing which is 20% premium above base. I might be using an old figure but 08 135i was 38k so that gives us 45-46k.

I don't think I will be buying this 1M coupe since no one has mentioned any progress on weight loss. I already have a commuter, in fact 2. Need a dedicated sports car.

No M car is lighter than its donor counterpart apart from the GTS.

[Fuerza]

Originally Posted by E82tt6

I noted that also.

If they chose to do a cosmetic quad, that'd be the most efficient way. Pretty sure that'd be the lightest option.

Well lets hope they didn't use the 50lbs E46 M3 boat anchor muffler.

[xbook]

Nice find!! Thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a hidden M button on the steering wheel too. Upper right, covered by black tape.

[OBI_agent]

Sorry ops for being offtopic but.

Originally Posted by Red Bread

There are some serious cars in that garage. Is the silver convertible a 250 Ferrari?

This. I'm also curious which cars are these marked by arrow? Serious cars indeed. The 2nd picture has a car that looks like a r8 but isn't one. What is it?

[aut0sh0cker]

Originally Posted by southlight

Pleasure!


That's an emergency switch off found in all prototypes.

Originally Posted by southlight

Yes, I think so. I made this picture some time ago, and it appears to be the same on the E9x M3's:



The 1M's running M3 spec wheels, i.e. 245/35/19F and 265/35/19R.


Best regards,
south

+1 def a kill switch

Looks like an awesome car

[BMW86]

This is the car of my dreams. Basically the 135i without any flaws at all. M Pure.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by sparoz

No M car is lighter than its donor counterpart apart from the GTS.

You are completely right but usually it's more acceptable because there is a healthy hp bump and use of lighter components elsewhere. I based some of my conclusion base on C&D's comments, which may not pan out.

[E82tt6]

One in the first pic looks like an Opel Speedster.

Second: Far left is a RR Phatnom, middle looks like Noble, almost positive right is an early 60s Ferrari, but can't remember which one. 410?

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

This. I'm also curious which cars are these marked by arrow? Serious cars indeed. The 2nd picture has a car that looks like a r8 but isn't one. What is it?