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BMW M Boss Talks AWD vs RWD, Manaul Transmission and Turbocharging for the Future

BMW M CEO Friedrich Nitschke gave some insight into certain aspects of future M models when speaking recently to Autocar. AWD vs RWD While current non-SUV M models all remain RWD, as horsepower numbers climb for each successive generation of models, the question has arisen whether future models would benefit from ... CONTINUED

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Head AMG Chassis Engineer Joins BMW M to Lead Chassis and Powertrain Development

According to an Autocar source, Arnd Meyer, the head engineer responsible for chassis engineering of all recent AMG models, including the SLS AMG Black Series, has left Mercedes and joined BMW M. The source says that Meyer will eventually head BMW M's chassis, powertrain and electronics development, although an AMG ... CONTINUED

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BMW M2 Convertible Render

A speculative render of a still speculative model - the BMW M2 Convertible. According to BMW insider Scott26: Such a concept remains a possibility, especially with the M2 becoming a series production car. The rear lights are similiar but in the actual car they wrap around in the ... CONTINUED

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BMW M2 Coupe Render Fun

Another resident artist, Harold Wood, renders a potential future BMW M2 Coupe. The M2 has not yet been officially confirmed nor denied by BMW, but if the 1M coupe's success and its following is any barometer, we bet on yes for a future M2 coupe.

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BMW M2 Coupe Rumors via Car and Driver

Car and Driver reports on some BMW M2 rumors. As reported by Jens Meiners: The M version of the upcoming BMW 2-series coupe and thus the successor of the immensely good 1-series M coupe. Unlike its predecessor—which was rushed through development in record time, known internally as Project Pyrat—the ... CONTINUED

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Rumor: BMW Mulling 1 Series Sedan M Model to Take on CLA45 AMG and S3 Sedan

This report comes via Autocar and claims that BMW is mulling over plans for a 300hp 1 Series sedan M model to take on the likes of the Mercedes CLA45 AMG and Audi S3 sedan. Per Autocar: BMW is hatching plans for a hot entry-level M model based around a new ... CONTINUED

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Latest Summary of Potential Future 1 Series, 2 Series, M2, Z1, X2 Lineup

BMW inside Scott26 has posted the following summary of the upcoming 1 series, 2 series, M2, Z1, Z2, and X2 lineup, as plans stand now. By 2020. BMW hope to have projected sales of over two million units. The larger majority of this level of sales will be combined MINI/BMW based ... CONTINUED

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Video: Chris Harris Reviews BMW M135i vs Audi RS3 on Road, Track and Dragstrip

Chris Harris drives and compares the BMW M135i F20/F21 hatchback against Audi's hot hatch, the RS3. He takes it on the road, track, and finally to the dragstrip for a showdown. In the end, he declares one of them a clear driver's car, so find out inside which one ... CONTINUED

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer, and M2 Preview and Rumors

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and 2 Series Gran Sport Tourer. In a strategy to bring a more radical approach to the compact segment in terms of innovation and desirability. BMW are currently working on an entirely introductory downsized luxury model for the compact segment. Spurred on by an increasing demand ... CONTINUED

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BMW M135i Deliveries Begin. Our First Owner.

Deliveries have now begun for the BMW M135i, the company's first gasoline powered model in the M Performance Automobile lineup. Congrats to 1ADDICTS member washy for being one of the first lucky owners and our site's very first owner of the M135i. Check out some initial photos inside from the ... CONTINUED

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Paris 2012: BMW M135i xDrive (F21) Debut

We're coming to you live from the 2012 Paris motor show and our first car covered is the BMW M135i 3-door hatchback. This model had its world public debut at the 2012 AMI show in May, but its showing here at the 2012 Paris motor show represents its biggest audience ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW M135i. A closer look.

Here's a video summarizing the M135i hatchback [official thread] [reviews]. Although the M135i will not be available in the North American market, it's recently been rumored that a M235i coupe (2 Series coupe version of the M135i) will be the first M Performance Automobile to be introduced to the US market. ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1 Series / 2 Series Sedan Further Confirmed?

Automotive News has also published a report supporting the claim that BMW has plans to launch a 1 Series [2 Series] sedan. They claim that BMW will bring the RWD small sedan in 2015 to rival the future Audi A3 and Mercedes CLA sedans, both expected as early as ... CONTINUED

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Rumors of M235i Coupe and Other M Performance Models Coming to U.S.

Ever since the introduction of the first M Performance cars (the new BMW model lineup slotting between the M models and regular series cars) earlier this year, we've been hearing and BMW has been hinting at such cars for the North American market. Now that the first petrol model, the M135i ... CONTINUED

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BMW Trademarks 2 Series, M2, M7, M10 and Littany of M Performance Automobile Names

BMW has been busy trademarking. Below is a list of some recent BMW trademark filings for future potential models. Remember, just because a manufacturer registers a trademark does not mean that the model will necessarily come to fruition. But, it makes for some fun speculation and certainly paints a rough ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1 / 2 Series Sedan Rumormill Churns

We previously reported on a possible four-door 2 series sedan / gran coupe. Autocar has now joined the rumormill on such a potential 4 door model. The report claims that BMW has plans for or is discussing a RWD sedan based off the current 1 Series platform that will target the ... CONTINUED

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Future BMW 2 Series Coupe/Cabrio/M2 Rumors. 2 Series Sedan Gran Coupe Coming?!

'Insider' Scott26 provides some rumors and ruminations on the plans and design for the upcoming BMW 2 Series coupe, convertible, and even a potential sedan. Details are provided as to how the design of the 2 series will be similar and different than the F20 1 series hatchback on which it ... CONTINUED

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New BMW 2 Series Coupe Render

A new BMW 2 series coupe render has been posted, courtesy of Autoexpress. Although this render may give us an idea as to the general shape, size, and proportions, the BMW 2-series coupe is expected to have a significantly different look (particularly the front end) than the F20 1-series ... CONTINUED

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