2011 BMW 1 Series M

Valencia Orange Over Black Leather Interior, Showing Just 6,000 Miles and Under the Care of One Owner From New. The BMW 135i was a fun, reasonably quick coupe that was well rated when it first came out, but left a lot to be desired for the hard core enthusiast. BMW had the makings of something truly great thanks to the 1-Seriess smaller platform, short wheel base and low weight- they just needed to give it that BMW M edge. What came of this project is the 1M- a truly perfect combination of powerful turbocharged engine, short wheelbase, suspension from the E9X M3, extra wide flared fenders and a penchant for oversteer. After just a few minutes behind the wheel, you will understand why so many automotive journalists and enthusiasts use this car as the benchmark for fun driving. With a design based on the 1 Series tii Concept, first shown at the 2007 Tokyo Motorshow, the 1M differentiates itself from a standard 135i with a set of exaggerated fender flares as well as more aggressive front and rear bumpers. Upon its debut in 2011, the car immediately received rave reviews, placing 3rd in Evo Magazines Car of The Year Awards, behind a 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and the new McLaren MP4-12C. This 2011 BMW 1M is finished in the launch color of Valencia Orange over black leather and Alcantara interior with orange stitching. If you want a 1M that is in essentially factory-fresh condition, this is the example for you. Showing just 6,007 miles at the time of cataloging, this car has been lovingly cared for from new and cherished as the future collectible that it is. Delivered new to Chapel Hill, NC, in November of 2011, this 1M car has been under the care of just one owner who has driven the car less than 500 miles per year. Although the 1M was offered in a few different colors, Valencia Orange is by far the most iconic choice and shows off the fender flares' unique lines and revised front and rear bumpers. The inside of a BMW 1M has a strong focus on driving, and all cars are fitted with the same Black Dakota leather with orange deviated stitching throughout. Although there is a screen in the center stack, it sits far enough back on the dashboard to not be in the driver's face while still providing the information you need for the infotainment system. A simple gauge cluster with a subtle Alcantara hood houses a large tachometer and speedometer, along with a small screen to display a cars vitals. On the multi-function steering wheel, there is an M button, which, when pressed, alters the parameters of the stability and traction control to allow the driver to have even more fun behind the wheel. A twin-turbocharged inline-6 provides power for the 1M, and although the 135i shared the same basic engine, this version was comprehensively changed to offer 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. This engine is so exciting because full torque is available from just 1,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm, and an over-boost function temporarily adds an extra 37 lb-ft to bring the total to 369 lb-ft. In a small car like the 1M, this means lots of oversteer if you ask for it, and the numerous M3 pieces in the suspension make it a joy to toss around. The only gearbox available in the 1M is a 6-speed manual transmission, which offers a solid shift feel and gives you total control over the vehicle. At EAG, we agree with what the general consensus was when the 1M first came out this is not just fun for an M car; this is one of the most exciting driving cars anywhere, regardless of price. BMW only imported 740 examples of these compact rockets, and finding one in this condition isnt an everyday occurrence. The best way to figure out why everyone raves about these cars, is to put one in your garage- and its hard to imagine a better example than this to do that with.