The BMW 1 Series M Coupé (often referred to as the "1M") is the high-performance model of the E82 coupe range, sold under the BMW M performance sub-brand. While BMW naming convention would have called the car the "M1", an alternate name was chosen to avoid confusion with the BMW M1 supercar from the 1970's. The first turbocharged M coupe specimen didn't even get a pukka M-tuned engine though, and instead had to make do with one from BMW's standard model range.
How to sum up the BMW 1 Series M Coupé in one sentence? Well, how about: compact exterior dimensions combined with muscular design, an extremely agile chassis and a straight six. Explore the BMW E82 1 Series Coupe 1 M detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.
Born from an out-of-hours skunkworks project, the BMW 1‑series M Coupé was the first true M car with turbocharging and an engine closely related to a 'regular' BMW unit. Understandably. Powering the BMW 1M is the N54 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 engine.
For the 1M, BMW made revisions to the turbocharger, exhaust system, and ECU, resulting in an output of 335 horsepower and 332. The pugilistic 1M Coupé was BMW M Division's first turbocharged car. Glen Waddington reckons it turned out to be quite the gamechanger.
The BMW 1M Coupe, a limited-production parts bin special within the BMW range, makes a distinct mark compared to other M models like the BMW M3 and BMW M2. Powered by a 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine delivering 335bhp with turbocharging and an ECU remap, the 1M balances power and lightweight agility. The 1M was pitched as a throwback to the original E30 M3.
Small car, big engine, lots and lots and lots of fun. Technical Specs: BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 (340 Hp) Coupe /2011, 2012/ Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 340 Hp, 250 km/h, 155.34 mph, 0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec, 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec, 9.6 l/100 km, 24.5 US mpg, 29.4 UK mpg, 10.4 km/l.