The folks over at 2Addicts put together a great video of the forthcoming 2007/2008 BMW 1-Series cabriolet in testing. The car is believed to be the first 1-Series variant headed for the United States. It is based heavily on the BMW CS1 Concept, which was first shown in 2002. The high-performance model has even been described as a “spiritual successor” to E30 M3 (1986-1991). While it’s possible the vehicles will be called a 2-series, recent comments from BMW officials seem to suggest it will be a 1er. (Thanks to Richard Yang for the tip). Video after the jump…
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06/28, 11:24 AM
posted by:
tino
not that bad…spiff
06/28, 12:15 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Two words,
Pontiac – G6
This car is waste of space here. Keep it off my roads or I’ll do donuts on the roof with my Silverado
06/28, 12:22 PM
posted by:
Thai Ladyboy
#2 Anonoymous you are a boring twat, get over it.
06/28, 12:28 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
yes you are very correct
06/28, 12:46 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
At least the Pontiac will be the most reliable in this class. And with a 3.9 V6, it’ll run circles around this garbage. Americans need to wake up and realize that the real cars are at their local GM store, so you need to get your butts off your chair and go buy a GM
06/28, 12:53 PM
posted by:
charlie
Not bad, handling-wise. But is hard to see the full beauty with all the camo.
#2, your roads! You are not the only one that uses the roads and I dare you to match your words -you empty shell.
If you have nothing to contribute, just shut your bloody trap and move on you imbecile.
06/28, 12:55 PM
posted by:
Brick
Anonymous…
you’re a jackass, do you even realize your G6 piece of **** is FWD? this is RWD… get over it… G6 won’t even compare…
06/28, 12:56 PM
posted by:
Sampson
I can’t wait to see the hardtop high performance version… I’m guessing it’ll be called the M1
06/28, 12:57 PM
posted by:
Thai Ladyboy
I want one I want one, and Anonymous you are a boring twat. What are you gonna buy when GM is out of business?
06/28, 1:00 PM
posted by:
Thai Ladyboy
What happened to the LA Times calls the Caliber heavy and sluggish article? I wanted to read it.
06/28, 1:31 PM
posted by:
Renton
#8 I think BMW has decided not call this the M1 as that is the name of a legend. The Euro model is the 130i M-Sport. That big six does a lot with the lightweight car. This mabe a great car, I’m glad they are bringing it to the States.
06/28, 2:54 PM
posted by:
Sampson
Renton…
I looked up the 130i M-sport, and the only images I found are of the 4 door hatchback… They are making a coupe right?
06/28, 3:02 PM
posted by:
Jonas
Nissan should remake the 510 and have a direct competitor with the 1 series…
this would be awesome…
http://www.s-e-design.com/sedesign_113.htm
06/28, 3:17 PM
posted by:
BAMF
I think anonymous has single-handedly convinced everyone on LLN to not buy GM.
06/28, 3:47 PM
posted by:
Mr Oblong
1 series is available in Mexico for about 30K US.
06/28, 4:02 PM
posted by:
Ignant Fool
can you buy in Mexico and take it across the border NAFTA and all that?
06/28, 4:07 PM
posted by:
Mexicana BMW
The 120i without options is 26900 and the 130i is 40400 http://www.bmw.com.mx
06/28, 4:32 PM
posted by:
Renton
Sampson…
The only version I have seen is the one you refer to. They surely will build other variants. It got good reviews. Very back to basics BMW.
Jonas…
The 510 was a great car.
06/28, 5:06 PM
posted by:
Lars
You can see a clearer version with sound at Autoexpress.co.uk, that’s where 2addicts probably got this from.
Spiritual successor to the E30? How about 2002. The 1 series is almost identical in size to the 02.
I can’t wait for the coupe to come here, been wanting for almost 8 years. Until that time I’ll be having fun in my 74 02, which by the way can run circles around my Sunfire. I like GM, but I love BMW.
06/28, 5:07 PM
posted by:
I'm not Canadian Thank Goodness
So even the Mexicans are more sophisticated and they get the 1 series Oh Dear
06/28, 6:20 PM
posted by:
Northeasterner
Can LLN determine ananymous’ IP and block it?! He has been getting on everyone’s nerves for weeks now.
06/28, 6:25 PM
posted by:
Thai Ladyboy
Northeasterner if everyone ignored him then he would soon get bored and go away, it’s the attention these people love. Besides IP addresses change constantly. I change mine by rebooting my router.
06/28, 9:41 PM
posted by:
gsh
another cheesy bmw for the masses. who in their right mind is going pay 30-40k on this???
06/28, 11:29 PM
posted by:
PJ
Well, I’ve actually driven one of these–not the convertible, but the 120i hatchback sold in the U.K.–and it’s an absolute kick to drive. It has the handling balance of a Miata, but with firmer, meatier steering, room for four, a real trunk, and 30+ average MPG. Weighs less than 3,000 lbs to boot. If it comes to the U.S. in non-convertible guise, it’ll be an instant hit with enthusiasts. I’d certainly consider buying one.
P.J.
motoralley.com
06/29, 6:17 AM
posted by:
Asiminator
after watching the video… im not certain that the car shown is a bmw. it doesnt have any of the typical lines. Wheels arent as seen on any other bmw. No grill and strange light cluster front and back.
06/29, 3:49 PM
posted by:
Butt Baby
#25 Inseminator, you asswipe if you aint being sarcastic then you is one dumb twat. It’s in disguise just incase you are a dumb twat.