INSIDELINE just wont give it a rest...

[BForbes]

Back in March we had it on good authority that BMW would not be doing an M version of the 1 Series coupe, but there has been a change of plans. A German Web site has run an interview with the Motorsport division boss, Kay Siegler, in which Siegler confirms that an M version of the 135i is coming.
BMW won't be calling it an M1, though, since it won't be anything like the original car sold under that nameplate. Moreover, calling this car a 135is wasn't so off-base after all, because unlike the current M3 and M5, the Motorsport 1er won't have its own unique engine -- rather, it will get a tuned version of BMW's turbocharged and direct-injected, 3.0-liter inline-6. But we don't know for certain whether it will the N54 twin-turbo version or the N55 single twin-scroll turbo version. But count on it making more than 300 horsepower.

I'm convinced this person should not be writing about BMWs. They dont have a clue what they're talking about. I mean, really.



http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...called-m1.html

[JimmyT]

why are they trying so hard to rain on on my parade....??

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by JimmyT

why are they trying so hard to rain on on my parade....??

Just poor journalism. I understand its a blog but they should'nt have this stuff plastered on their front page.

[ND40oz]

Well she did write this: http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...ng-driver.html

And is Castrol Syntec 5W30 on the approved list of oils?

[southlight]

The funniest or rather saddest part about this is that they completely missed the first interview Dr. Segler (they got the name wrong as well) gave last November. So they couldn't have it 'on good authority' back in March, let alone now.

If I were them, I wouldn't show how wrong I was by bumping that old article.

EDIT: Great comment on their site, Barry.


Best regards,
south

[BrokenVert]

How do these people consider themselves journalists? That article is so off.

[BMW269]

For this reason BMW has to say: "Here is the new BMW M1 with the new S55 3.0l I6 Twin-Scroll-Twin-Turbo engine."

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by southlight

The funniest or rather saddest part about this is that they completely missed the first interview Dr. Segler (they got the name wrong as well) gave last November. So they couldn't have it 'on good authority' back in March, let alone now.

If I were them, I wouldn't show how wrong I was by bumping that old article.

EDIT: Great comment on their site, Barry.


Best regards,
south

LOL, who said that was me?!?!

[southlight]

Originally Posted by BForbes

LOL, who said that was me?!?!

My intuition.


Best regards,
south

[BBK]

What a joke...

[Robert]

I think she's a girl. Probably should cut her a break.

[Robert]

Scott, you are back! So give us some more details!

[JimmyT]

Originally Posted by BForbes

Just poor journalism. I understand its a blog but they should'nt have this stuff plastered on their front page.

I don't know what to say.... they are soooo wrong!

[Jaguar66]

Heres something else we know, the cars name will have 2 characters. Since we know it will have "M" in it, we are left with the most likely possibilities, 1M, or M2.

Originally Posted by barry3600

I know exactly what it will be called. I can't say yet but its not a 135is. It will only have two letters in characters in its name. I've been preaching all along on here that it is an M car.

[BMW269]

I always still think it will be M1, as nobody from BMW M directly said "It won't be M1". If it will be called M1, everybody will know, it is a very true M Car, and the first RWD FI M Car ever.

[Spartikus]

Originally Posted by Levi

I always still think it will be M1, as nobody from BMW M directly said "It won't be M1". If it will be called M1, everybody will know, it is a very true M Car, and the first RWD FI M Car ever.

Levi, my friend, we dont know that. Remember the M5 comes out too next year.

[brizzom]

I'm as excited as the next guy but it has been confirmed it won't be called the m1. Not that it matters what the name is anyways.

[jkp1187]

The point is that it WILL be a "true" //M car -- and InsideLine boldly claimed it wouldn't be. And, in fact, kept ragging on everyone who said it would be an //M. Now they're partially engaged in a CYA operation instead of just manning up and saying they blew the call.

Although, that said, they're still better than TTAC.....

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by Levi

I always still think it will be M1, as nobody from BMW M directly said "It won't be M1". If it will be called M1, everybody will know, it is a very true M Car, and the first RWD FI M Car ever.

Scott said directly it will NOT BE called the m1.... for a guy that seems to freak out when scott gets busy and can't update... you'd think you'd have read this by now...

[MarkR171]

My vote is for "M Coupe" as the Z4 no longer has a coupe version and won't need that name anymore.

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by MarkR171

My vote is for "M Coupe" as the Z4 no longer has a coupe version and won't need that name anymore.

I'm thinking that as well... it'd continue that 'heritage'.

[BMW269]

Originally Posted by MarkR171

My vote is for "M Coupe" as the Z4 no longer has a coupe version and won't need that name anymore.

Let us better say BMW does not want to build a coupé version. Does BMW need grantursimo version of 5 Series, 3 Series and 1 Series? Does BMW need FWD versions?
If the answer is yes; BMW need to offer more niche models, then it would also be yes for Z4 Coupé. Well of course only 1 of 7 Z4 is a Coupé, but that is just what I am interested in. Funny is that Audi and Porsche do not have the same problem with the TT and Cayman.