CONFIRMED, BMW To Produce An M-Inspired 1-Series...Is THIS What You've Been Waiting For?

Those spy shots from several months ago did not lie. You expressed interest and they listened. BMW is finally going to do it; produce an M-inspired 1-series. Is this what you have been waiting for?

With the latest M3 -- the E92 -- receiving a V8 powerplant and packing on the pounds, it seemed as though there was dissension among BMW M lovers. Should or shouldn't there be a V8? Is the M3 becoming too heavy and too big? Was the styling becoming less subtle? And one of the most controversial topics of all: was the steering becoming too numb?

When it debuted, former M3 owners scoffed and claimed that BMW's Motorsports division had lost their focus. 

With that said, the brand must have known it had to do something to rebuttal this by creating a tighter, smaller package that really speaks to the E30 and E36 generation.

Autocar seems positive that the entry-level M-car will use a bi-turbo six-cylinder motor with upwards of 350-horsepower. Likely, weight will remain around the same as a 135, as in recent years BMW's cars have not been shedding pounds. It can be assumed that with the recent technology upgrades in Bavaria, the company will be implementing more usage of carbon fiber thereby lowering the vehicle's center of gravity.

One aspect that remains up for discussion is whether or not it will actually make it to U.S. shores.

So, is this the news you wanted to hear?

Is there not enough power? Does this car need to have an LSD? Would you rather see a four-cylinder motor?

Let us know what you want to see in this upcoming M!


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