Spy Shots: BMW 1-series coupe uncloaked
All off the running around chasing the upcoming BMW 1-Series has culminated in these shots of the car taken completely naked, apparently at a location where it was the subject of a photo shoot. A member of the enthusiast site 1accicts.com scored the one above, a similar rear view, and a phonecam shot of the car obviously inside the photo studio, sporting a clear-as-day "BMW 135i" identifier plate where the usual Euro license tag would go. Click the "Read" link or the photos you see here for larger versions of all three new photos over at 1addicts, and let us know what you think of the new 1 coupe. We're liking what we see, ourselves, and have to believe that when equipped with the 300-horsepower TT mill, it's going to surprise plenty of folks at stoplight grands prix.Thanks to all who sent tips!
[Source: 1Addicts.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Tim 12:09PM (6/27/2007)
BAmbangled!
Why does it Sag in the middle of the door. This will be a blemish in BMW's otherwise solid lineup. Why did the side doors have to be so flat. Watch the video and this car is skipping all over the Ring'. Its too tall and narrow to be a serious drivers car.
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Brad 1:07PM (6/27/2007)
Eeek, that sagging door line is nasty! And I totally agree this will be the car of choice for rich school girls!
Joel Pirela 12:17PM (6/27/2007)
Nice front. back looks like a 2003 hyundai accent
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geo.stewart 12:56PM (6/27/2007)
my thoughts exactly
WillTheThrill 1:26PM (6/27/2007)
Man I was going to say the same thing. It's not as sexy as the other bimmers. It looks like a cheap knock-off or kit car.
Jon 7:22PM (6/27/2007)
I'm right with you on that one. I was going to say the same thing.
Joe K. 12:18PM (6/27/2007)
Not as bad I thought it would be... That being said the nose is too big for the shape and the lower door would be much better if it had a straight seam... Should be fun to drive... The resurgence of the 2002? hmmm, not quite...
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Tyo 12:56PM (6/27/2007)
I really dig the idea of the 1, i just wish theyd bring us the 3 door to the USA also, I like it so much more than this coupe, which just stirs bad memories of the 318ti
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bmoredlj 12:19PM (6/27/2007)
I like it. I just wish it had four doors.
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David 12:21PM (6/27/2007)
The Hyundai Accent comment is exactly what I was thinking!
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JC3 12:25PM (6/27/2007)
I would have like to see the tailights from the z3 on this.Their appearance is more reminiscent of the circular tailights on the old 2002.I'm suprised the photog didn't walk up to the car to get a photo of the interior.Anyone know if it will it be the same as the 135 hatch?
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Paul 3:11PM (6/27/2007)
Another posting on 1addicts had a shot of the interior - yes, it is basically the same as the hatch.
Christopher Watts 12:27PM (6/27/2007)
s'ok I reckin. But until we see a MSRP, I will withhold any valued comments. Because I can already see this car being over-priced for all but the fathers buying these up for their college-bound daughters. And yes, it does look like a Hyundai with extra layers of clear coat.
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Matt 12:34PM (6/27/2007)
And a bimmer grill.
:)
Frank 12:32PM (6/27/2007)
Ughh, they should have kept it cloaked...
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VenGenz 12:33PM (6/27/2007)
The rear end of that Bimmer is a dead copy of a 1992 Hyundai Elantra.
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Aetius 12:38PM (6/27/2007)
Ick. No thanks. I'd rather buy a used 1st-gen G35 Coupe. Or simply save up for the 3-Series Coupe. I would have actually preferred a smaller-sized coupe like this. But the design is horrible.
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traderyin 1:26PM (6/27/2007)
my guess is MSRP $27k
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srivendel 1:40PM (6/27/2007)
Not for the 135i. Probably more like $34k for the twin turbo. I wonder if we'll see a 4-cylinder in this car here in the States. I seem to recall reading something about it -- and that BMW USA was 6-cylinder and above from now on -- but a peppy, economical 4-cylinder for $27k would make a lot of sense.
VenGenz 12:59PM (6/27/2007)
Oooops..actually a 94-95 Elantra but also the Accent. Not really something a luxury brand should mimic.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2175370
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