Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 1
Power
340HP
Torque
500Nm
Consumption
9.6l/100
Emissions
224g/km
0-100 km/h
4.9s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1570kg
Price
56,500€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
370 L
53 L
250 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW Serie 1 M Coupé · 340 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The BMW 1 Series M Coupé is not just a car, it's an instant legend. Born as a passion project within BMW M, it represents the purest essence of driving: a powerful engine in a compact and agile chassis. Its limited production made it an object of desire from day one, an analog machine in an increasingly digital world, created to thrill and connect with the asphalt in a visceral way.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an addictive experience. The thrust of the twin-turbo six-cylinder engine is brutal and constant, delivering 340 horsepower with an immediacy that pins you to the seat. The 6-speed manual gearbox is precise and mechanical, and the rear-wheel drive, along with a perfectly balanced chassis, invites you to play in every corner. The sound is deep, powerful, a soundtrack that gives you goosebumps and reminds you that you are driving something truly special.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a statement of intent. The widened, almost exaggerated wheel arches and aggressive bumpers leave no room for doubt: this is no ordinary 1 Series. Every line of its coupé body is designed to accommodate its wider track and to scream performance. It's a muscular, compact, and perfectly proportioned design that has aged wonderfully, maintaining an imposing presence on the road.
Technology and features
Here, technology serves driving, not distraction. Forget giant screens and complex assistants. Its greatest technological feat is its chassis, largely inherited from its bigger brother, the M3. It features an M limited-slip differential and hydraulic steering that communicates what's happening under the wheels with astonishing fidelity. The 'M' button on the steering wheel sharpens the throttle response, transforming its character to unleash all its fury.
Competition
In its time, it faced titans like the Audi RS 3 Sportback or the Porsche Cayman R. While the Audi offered relentless all-wheel drive and the Porsche surgical mid-engine precision, the 1M Coupé was distinguished by its wilder and more playful character. It was the 'bad boy' of the group, a car with the soul of a classic M3 in a smaller, more rebellious body, offering a rawer and more demanding experience than its competitors.
Conclusion
The BMW 1M Coupé is more than the sum of its parts; it is a celebration of the joy of driving. A car that prioritizes sensations over numbers, connection over comfort. It has earned its status as a modern icon and is, for many, the last truly analog M. A gem for purists that represents an unforgettable chapter in the history of BMW M, a car that is not just driven, but felt.