When the BMW Concept 1 Series tii bowed at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, it was widely assumed that the purpose of the concept was to showcase a range of parts that would eventually be available at BMW dealerships for the 1-series. As it turns out, those assumptions were well grounded as BMW’s 1-series performance catalog leaked onto the internet today.
The catalog features a wide array of aftermarket 1-series goodies, ranging from interior/exterior tweaks to performance upgrades.
An aero kit will be available — similar to the one seen on the tii concept — as well as upgraded brakes. The performance brakes will feature six-piston calipers up front — squeezing 325mm drilled and slotted rotors — while the rear brakes will be upgraded to a two piston setup, grabbing onto 320mm rotors. Three different sets of wheels will also be available, ranging from a 18 inches to 19.
To improve the 1-series’ handling, BMW will also offer new springs, dampers and a strut tower brace.
Not much will be offered for the 1-series’ engine bay, but BMW will have intake and exhausts kits available. BMW will also offer a new shifter, said to reduce throws by 25%.
Interior offerings will include a number of aluminum and Alcantara accents and trims. The catalog also revealed that BMW will offer a sports steering wheel that has an LCD gauge built in at the 12 o’clock position that can measure 10 different lap times, 1/8 and 1/4 mile times, lateral g’s and engine temp.
