Next gen BMW 1-series saying its first words

Various details of the up-coming BMW 1-series have met the magnet of UK Car magazine which has obtained information that the baby BMW will get a smaller, 1.3-liter and more efficient petrol engine to play with.

The 1.3-liter engine will widen the gap between the model names and the actual capacities of the engines used. So it will be both the 116i and 118i that shall have the convenience of the new tiny power plant. The 116i will get 136 hp and the 118i 184 hp.

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Rendered speculation: BMW 1-Series Concept

Current 1-Series got a facelift in 2007, and the next generation is expected in 2011. Now a talented artist named Giom has created 1-Series Concept renderings.

Most of renderings we have brought you are based on spy photos. According to Giom he created these images for fun, and they are purely fictional and based on nothing but imagination. Two thumbs up to Giom for his creative imagination.

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2008 Hartge BMW 1-Series Coupe

HARTGE has given the world’s first inline six-cylinder engine with twin turbo-chargers and a second generation direct-injection system a power boast of 44 hp (350 hp now) while maintaining its extremely good fuel consumption of only 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres (EU combined).

Top speed is now up to 280 km/h. For the dash from 0 to 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph), the 135i Coupé from HARTGE is half a second faster than its standard brother. Car has been lowered 25 mm with the new sports suspension to improve the handling and stability.

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License plate that most people would never put on their car

In Finland most license plates come with either 3 letters and 3 numbers or 3 letters and 2 numbers.

You can get a custom license plate that sais something stupid like FAST12 by paying a lot more money or you can get a custom 3 letter 2 number license plate saying GAY 69.

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KW coilover suspensions for BMW 1 series Coupe

Being the only (european) compact car with rear wheel drive, the BMW 1 Serie has a exceptional position within this car segment. And as coupé version this bavarian “corner eater” is the real kicker. KW automotive now offers ist well known coilover suspensions for this attractive two-door car to provide it with an even better handling quality.
The KW coilovers are available as variant V1 in versions „basic“ and stainless steel “inox-line” technology. Variants V2 and V3 are available in „inox-line“ technology exclusively.

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BMW 1-Series Cabrio gets modified by AC Schnitzer

Viewed from its roof construction, the new 1-series Cabrio is a classic softy.

But under its soft shell lurks a hard masculine cornering machine which isn’t pushed aside by anyone: especially in the AC Schnitzer version.
As honed as a high performance athlete, the car cuts a fine figure even in the car park.

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