Hitting the internet today was a photograph of a laptop screen with some tightly-packed data surrounding new cars from BMW. Although that may not seem exciting, there is a silver lining.
If you look closely, you can see that there is a lot of sensitive information regarding engine development at BMW. Out of the several vehicles mentioned, the hotly anticipated 1M makes an appearance.
But, this is where things get a little dicey. That's because the two figures involved are 340 horsepower and 451 horsepower.
While 340 horsepower seems like a good fit, that is something that could easily be covered by a 135iS moniker. However, speculators aren't too keen on the 451 number because it is simply too high and could cannibalize M3 sales.
I wouldn't necessarily say that because 135 sales haven't adversely effected 335 sales.
Long story short, no one can confirm anything yet but we want to know what YOU think: what seems to be the most likely output for the 1M?
Dackelone's -- from 1Addicts -- post follows:
Hi Gang,
Ok, I am not gonna say where I got this screen shot from. I will say that in my quest for a German flash tune... I came accross this little tibit/jewel!
1M code named "Pyrat" by BMW.
It looks to me that this is confirmation that the new 1M will have 250 Kw N54engine. That is 340 HP. Engine code: N54B3OTO
What is even more interesting is the highlight text! Looks like BMW is thinking about a special US only model with 332 Kw or 451 HP! I personally think this will be the engine that ends up in the next M3. I don't think BMW will offer a 1M with this sort of HP power. But seeing it on the screen is very interesting indeed!
It also looks to be the very same 1M Engine code: N54B3OTO, which would suggest that with only a tune/SW the 1M engine will make another 100 Hp!!! Food for thought!
Also of interest (IF you look up that engine listing) is the fact that BMW will also have a 135iS model in 2012. Same HP though, at 225Kw or 306 Hp. The 135iS has engine code: N55B3OUO
And... if you keep looking up that list you can seee various engines of interests.
[Source: 1addicts]
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