SPIED: The Monster Is Lurking, BMW's M1 Spotted AGAIN

BMWBlog reports:

"Despite any official acknowledgment from BMW, our sources close to the brand place the BMW M1 Concept on the floors at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In the mean time, winter testing continues and the spy photographers over at SportAuto Online have spotted a test mule during one of the driving sessions.

The 2012 BMW M1 is said to be inspired from BMW’s tii Concept revealed in 2007. The new M1 is rumored to come equipped with a revised version of the N55 twin-scroll turbo six-cylinder engine producing around 345 horsepower and north of 300 lb-ft of torque.

The M1 will differ from the standard 1 Series Coupe with a more muscular appearance, especially at the front-end which receives a trapezoid grille flanked by two intakes that allow air to cool the six piston brakes. The larger front grille also allows air into the high performance intercooler. The M1 headlights follow the typical M look by having enclosed “eyebags” that emphasize the front of the car even more, providing a more sportier look than the standard 1 Series Coupe..."

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Yonder7 - 2/13/2010 9:02:11 PM

+4 Boost

This ugly car does not deserve the tile of M1 which should be reserved for a superexotic as M1 was.

Bmw8ter - 2/13/2010 9:21:14 PM

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I will never call this car an M1....NEVER!!!

irie77 - 2/13/2010 11:13:03 PM

+8 Boost

You just did!!!

Brembo - 2/13/2010 11:20:52 PM

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M53R - 2/14/2010 1:56:39 AM

+4 Boost

When I read the title, I thought supercar. I really hope BMW doesn't call this M1, but just 135ti instead.

Agent63 - 2/14/2010 11:37:33 AM

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M1 should be a BMW super car most def. M1 sounds like a super car but when you look at it it's just a 1 series suited up with a cheap suit. Save the M1 name for a nice front or mid engine super car to take on Audi and Lexus.