Bmw planning a successor to the iconic 2002 version

Spied on the streets of Munich, Germany last year, the next-generation Bmw 1-Series appeared to be standard 1-Series hatch, but on closer examination revealed a number of important indications for the next model. Clearly, the next model will be bigger compared to the current version, with a lengthier wheelbase and broader track, consistent with Bmw’s plan to make a sportier car than the present one.
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2ndbimmer - 1/23/2009 10:51:33 AM

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ya, its a called a 1 series! in the article they talk about a different looking 1 series, ya, its called a fereakin 1 series still!

BMWGino - 1/23/2009 11:52:54 AM

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No, like everything else competes with KIA. BMW is the alltimate, and nothing will ever touch it. It feels like magic, or that's what all the magazines tell me.

theoptimisticpessimist - 1/24/2009 11:06:10 AM

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I guess Lexus does too, take a look at the new H250.

BMWGino - 1/25/2009 1:48:13 AM

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LexuxBeautyQueen, you're crazy! Like BMW is like the alltime ultimate best thing ever. It will remain the number one brand for coolness 4 ever...until GQ tells me otherwise.

JRobUSC - 1/23/2009 1:52:35 PM

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I'm not sure whether you're kidding or being serious. If you're serious, go to Wikipedia and look up the BMW 2002. Kind of an important car.

1dott8 - 1/24/2009 9:54:24 AM

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lol, that was funny as hell.

Kthorn - 1/24/2009 4:05:02 PM

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The old 2002's were great cars, if BMW intends to pay homage I hope it's similar to the execution of the mini. Otherwise, don't bother.

tango - 1/27/2009 2:11:36 AM

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I really hope BMW gets off this high horse it is trying to mount (pun intended) and get rid of the 6-cylinders in the 1-Series. A proper replacement for the 2002 should have an engine no larger than 2.0L and should be a 4-cylinder. With current technology a successor to the 2002 Turbo would have a turbo or two (BMW seems to be liking 2 turbos at a time these days) and put out around 300hp. With current technology it's possible to achieve these figures without the need for 6 cylinders, ie the 135i.