Why is the BMW 1M so good?

Drive And Handling

Fascinatingly the 1M can accelerate from a complete standstill to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, while it takes only 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 mph. Those are some terrific numbers, we need over 10 secs to even drink a glass full of water. Its top speed as recorded is 155 mph.

Why is the BMW 1M so special?

With values staying strong the 1M has captured the hearts of driving enthusiasts everywhere. The short wheelbase, classic BMW rear-wheel drive and 50/50 weight distribution all ensured the right ingredients were included. Then of course, was the transmission. A purist's 6-speed manual gearbox.

Is BMW 1M a good car?

The legendary BMW 1M is considered a great car thanks to its performance-orientated setup, desirable short-wheelbase, and refined handling. The twin-turbocharged 3l engine combined with the six-speed manual gearbox makes for an authentic driving experience that is unrivaled by any other car in its class.

How rare is the BMW 1M?

Since the BMW 1M was only available for one year, the brand only shipped a short supply to the U.S. How short? Just 1,000 units, which means that it's even rarer on the used market today.

Is a BMW 1M fast?

Engine, performance and 0-60 time

In the 1495kg 1M Coupe, it yields a 4.8sec 0-60 time and an electronically limited 155mph top speed, though we've seen an indicated 170mph on derestricted German autobahn.

Why is the BMW 1M Coupe so good?

How many BMW M1 are left?

How many BMW M1 are left? BMW built around 450 M1s, including race cars, with just under 400 being road cars. It's thought that the vast majority—if not all—of these cars remain in service.

How many 1M BMW are made?

BMW was originally going to release the 1M as a limited production model of 2,700 units. Then due to overwhelming demand, the company lifted the cap and produced a total of 6309 cars until production ended in June 2012.

How much is a BMW 1M worth?

Buyers nevertheless have seemed to regard it as just a used car: values dropped 15.5 from 2018 to 2020, to $33,650, per our insurance data. During that same period, the 1M dipped only slightly, to $57,440 (ironically, right around the original MSRP for the M3).

Will the BMW 1 Series become a classic?

The BMW 1 Series, either in coupe or convertible form, is arguably one of the best driving cars of the last decade. It's also shaping up to be a future classic, considering how rare they are on the road today.

How fast does a BMW M1 go?

The total system output is claimed at 441 kW (591 hp; 600 PS). It also has a claimed 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3 seconds and top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The maximum range when driving in all-electric mode is claimed to be 100 km (62 mi).

What is the best car ever made?

How many BMW 1M are there in the UK?

Limited supply is a big factor. Although more than 6,000 examples of the 1M were built in total, only 450 right-hand drive cars ever emerged. This means the UK has never been overrun by them.

Which 1 series engine is best?

In general, the best petrol option is the 118i (2015-on) and the best diesel is the 116d (2015-on) as these versions have the best balance of fuel economy and performance.

How many BMW 1M are there in Australia?

BMW Australia was initially allocated just over 100 cars, but was able to increase that to over 130 units. In the end, more than 300 1M coupes landed on our shores. In comparison, the much larger UK market received an allocation of just 400 units.

What replaced the BMW 1 Series?

Due to the 1 Series coupé model being replaced by the 2 Series, the 1 Series M Coupé was replaced by the BMW M2 in 2016. For the first two generations, the 1 Series uses a rear-wheel drive layout, while all-wheel drive was introduced as an option since 2012.

What year was 1M made?

Even before it launched in 2011, BMW 1M was sold out at most dealerships across the country. And in places where units were still available, outrageous MSPRs were being thrown around, north of $10,000 over the normal price in some cases.

How many BMW 1M are there in the US?

Seemingly in order to stave off any pecking-order arguments within the M lineup, BMW limited the 1 Series M Coupe to just 2,700 units globally, with just 740 of them coming to the US.

What does M Series mean in BMW?

BMW's performance department, M GmbH (more commonly known simply by the letter M, which stands for Motorsport) has been around since the 1970s.

Was the BMW M1 successful?

Everyone understood that the M1 had failed as a race car because its development proved too costly and could not keep pace with changes in racing regulations—two important failures in silhouette racing, as any IMSA or NASCAR competitor will attest.

Are BMW M engines hand built?

The simple answer is no. It seems that BMW M haven't assembled cars or engines in production M-cars by hand since the E34 M5.

Why is it called 1m and not M1?

im sorry to say but you didn't search as its been discussed before... it is called 1m instead of m1 due to the classic e21 m1 which the 1m is ultimately not worthy of carrying the name.

What is the slowest BMW 1 Series?

That the slowest model in the 1 Series line-up remains the 116d SE version, but even it is no real sluggard, dismissing the 0-62mph sprint in a respectable 10.3sec (respectable for something with a claimed 78.5mpg combined consumption, anyway), while it'll top out at 124. But no model disgraces itself.

What is the strongest BMW 1 Series?

The BMW M140i is the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. Sitting at the top of the small car tree, the BMW M140i is currently the fastest and most powerful 1 Series money can buy. It's not quite as hardcore as the previous-generation 1M Coupe, or the BMW M2, but with 335bhp, it certainly packs a punch.

Is BMW 1 Series worth it?

The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills. The BMW 1 Series may have made the switch to front (and four) wheel drive but this change hasn't diluted its appeal – the smallest BMW is still great to drive.