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Old 02-03-2007, 11:50 PM
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BMW ARE working on a M2!

Return of the 2002 Turbo?

Left Lane have the spyshots, these are the first REAL proof that the 1 Series IS going Coupe!.......Now seeing how the 6 pot is aleary fitted and we know just how dealy fast the 335 I with the Twin Turbo unit is.......can't be long till we see an "M2".

M3 is out of most pockets and BMW is testing their version of DSG.........Oh My.......Porsche/Audi MUST take notice.
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:07 AM
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No link? Shouldn't be called an M1 if it's a 1 series? If this project BMW is currently exploring anything like the Hartge M5 V8 powered 1 series then maybe it's worth looking into. Might be a better buy than a Z4 M Coupe?
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:20 AM
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Mega: It appears your post may have been garbled in transmission. Or, if you intended "Now seeing how the 6 pot is aleary fitted and we know just how dealy fast..." then I (and perhaps others) need a translation.
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Who cares about pedestrian baby Beemas.

what is MUCH more interesting is spy shots of 2008 Boxster. Suely these changes will come to Cayman too?!

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/...ster-face-lift
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Yes we wonder JUST what will come, not just a mild face lift?
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They couldn't call it the M1 because BMW did one a number of years ago (late 70's).
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They couldn't call it the M1 because BMW did one a number of years ago (late 70's).
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There are plenty of examples of old nameplates being resurrected.
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Ironic how all the ones that come to mind are domestics...
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I know, but BMW are BMW!
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Who cares about pedestrian baby Beemas.

what is MUCH more interesting is spy shots of 2008 Boxster. Suely these changes will come to Cayman too?!

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/...ster-face-lift
Wow. LED rear lights, I can't wait......
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No link? Shouldn't be called an M1 if it's a 1 series?
Because there already is an M1 and its part of BMW's heritage, so they're protecting it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M1

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BMW AG announced early on in the introduction of the 1-Series that they were also revamping the series numbers a bit, and that the "1-Series" would be 4 doors, and that the "2-Series" would be coupes based upon the same structure....it'll be interesting to see if they follow through with that for non-Ms as well. This was confirmed by a local BMW store...who have "orders" for about a dozen "M2's" for well over a year now. With the 400+hp mega-buck M3 in the wings as their "entry level" M, BMW needs a stepping stone into the brand for younger clientele. And even an old fart like me would prefer a light, agile, modern version of the E30 M3...long overdue.
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The M1 was my first sports car lust. Thanks for the link to a photo a forgotten dream.
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There are plenty of examples of old nameplates being resurrected.
Pontiac GTO
Chevy Camaro
Dodge Charger/Challenger

Ironic how all the ones that come to mind are domestics...
How about Lotus Elan (60's & 90's) and Lotus Europa (60's & today)...

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BTW, Mega - are you the same Mega from the Lotus Elise board?
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"BTW, Mega - are you the same Mega from the Lotus Elise board?"

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BMW AG announced early on in the introduction of the 1-Series that they were also revamping the series numbers a bit, and that the "1-Series" would be 4 doors, and that the "2-Series" would be coupes based upon the same structure....it'll be interesting to see if they follow through with that for non-Ms as well. This was confirmed by a local BMW store...who have "orders" for about a dozen "M2's" for well over a year now. With the 400+hp mega-buck M3 in the wings as their "entry level" M, BMW needs a stepping stone into the brand for younger clientele. And even an old fart like me would prefer a light, agile, modern version of the E30 M3...long overdue.
Agreed completely, if BMW fitted a light, efficient 2.4l 4 cylinder producing 240bhp, gave it decent brakes, non-RF tyres and the 'Clubsport' (fabric manual sports seats, alloy boot/bonnet) version weighed 1250kg, and was available for £29.5k I'd have had one like a shot.

But I don't think that going to happen, it'll probably be a 1450kg 3litre turbo with all the luxury bits, huge wheels and will be driven by every female account director from Basingstoke to Didsbury

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