BMW 1M Coupe (2012/61)
SOLD
In December 2011, BMW launched a car that it many ways shared the same sporting pedigree and design mindset as the legendary 2002 turbo that preceded it some 40 years earlier. Officially named the BMW 1-series M Coupe, it has become known more succinctly as the 1M Coupe.
Created as a send-off for the 1 series E87 range, BMW went to town in utilising many parts from the Motorsport division and other M-cars of the time. Borrowing suspension components from the E92 M3, bolstering the power of the very potent twin turbo charged 3 litre straight six N54 engine and most importantly introducing a mechanical limited slip differential, the new baby M car was extremely well received by journalists and customers alike. So much so, it placed third in Evo Magazine's 2011 Car of the Year (eCOTY), was named Richard Hammond's Car of the Year 2011 by Top Gear magazine and saw global production grow from a planned 2700 units to 6309 units.
SPECIFICATION
Colour: Alpine White
Interior: Black Leather
Year: 2012
Mileage: 7,500
Engine: 3.0L Twin Turbo Straight-Six
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Body Style: Coupe
Fuel: Petrol
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INVESTMENT THESIS
It gives us huge pleasure to offer for sale this magnificent Alpine White BMW 1M Coupe. First registered in January 2012, this incredible example has covered a mere 7,500 miles from new and comes with a full BMW service history. Out of the 450 cars produced for the UK market, 150 were specified in Alpine White out of the 3 options available. Our lovely example has been meticulously cared for and comes with all the desirable options such as the Professional Navigation, heated seats and parking sensors.
The 1M Coupe is one of the best advocates for the “success of simplicity” in the modern performance car market. As soon as you jump in the driver’s seat you notice not only the great driving position but also given its compact nature, the perfect proportions for charging down country B roads even with the wider running gear over the standard 1 series. Start the engine and you are greeted with the reassuring rumble of the twin turbo 3 litre straight six coming to life.
The steering is perfectly weighted and offers great feedback while the suspension is extremely pliable even when challenged on more undulating UK roads. The N54 twin turbo engine is an incredible propulsion tool…..even in the modern day. Utilising two low pressure turbo chargers, turbo lag is all but eradicated and the engine has a beautifully predictable yet torquey nature to it.
As an investment, we believe the 1M Coupe is the greatest M car to come out of Munich in recent years and given the eye watering figures that M3 CSL’s are currently fetching, the 1M Coupe offers a very interesting value proposition with a lot of upside from current prices.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
BMW Professional Navigation
CD Player
Rain Sensors
Heated and Adjustable Sports Seats
Parking Sensors
Bluetooth Telephone Preparation
Air Conditioning
TECHNICAL FEATURES
PERFORMANCE
Engine Size: 2979 cc
Top Speed: 155 mph
0-62mph: 4.7 sec
Power: 335 bhp
DIMENSIONS
Height: 1420 mm
Length: 4380 mm
Width: 1932 mm
EMISSIONS & MPG
CO2: 224 g/km
Combined: 29 mpg