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Old May 25, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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There are a lot of rumors about multiple projects surrounding BMW’s M-Division. That includes word of a 1-Series M-Convertible, an X3 M, and a new Z4 M. But what we just learned is that BMW could serious about producing an exclusive mid-engined car that could compete with the likes of either the Audi R8 or even the lesser Porsche Cayman.

According to an inside source within BMW, the engine canditates for the internally dubbed “M One” could either be the F30 M3’s turbocharged 6-cylinder or the new F10’s twin-turbo V8. The most far-fetched, but still not extremely unlikely idea, is that BMW could be using their new sustainability programs as part of the R&D involved with this potential new car and suggests that a twin-turbo 3 or 4 cylinder engine could also be a possibility.

Either way, BMW is planning the new 3-Series to be a “modular” architecture, which means much of its design can be shared with other platforms to keep costs down. That alone increases the possibility for such a car. Should it be a result of the efforts from BMW’s sustainability program and share technology with the i3 and the i8 or be a traditional gut-wrenching mid-engined super/sports car? Only time will tell.

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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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So much for specialness, but I do welcome a new M1 (edit, gotdamn all these silly names)

I also heard the 1 M will be a 2011 model run only as the new generation is around the corner.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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You mean its not going to be a.... 1 M....X359PYTQRS? That sucks.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
So much for specialness, but I do welcome a new M1 (edit, gotdamn all these silly names)

I also heard the 1 M will be a 2011 model run only as the new generation is around the corner.
lol i came into this thread with full intention to edit the title to 1M

i think it will be great if bmw comes out with their supercar as well. come on, everyone and their mother has a supercar now
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Mid engined huh?! Sounds like Audi R8 is in its sight
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