BMW 1M Coupe (2011/61)
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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: Black Sapphire
Interior: Black Boston Leather with Kyalami Orange Stitching
Year: 2011
Mileage: 16,000
Engine: 3.0L Twin Turbo Straight-Six
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Body Style: Coupe
Fuel: Petrol
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INVESTMENT THESIS
First registered in November 2011, this sensational Black Sapphire BMW 1M Coupe has covered 16,000 miles from new and comes with a full BMW service history. The car not only benefits from full PPF applied by Topaz but there is also a mountain of supporting invoices and documentation reiterating the cars provenance. Out of the 450 cars produced for the UK market, only 132 were specified in Sapphire Black making it the rarest out of the 3 paint options available. This particular example comes with a host of options including heated front seats, extended storage, rear parking distance control (PDC), BMW Professional radio and Harmon Kardon surround sound stereo system.
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.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Harmon Kardon Surround Sound System
BMW Professional Radio with CD Player
Auto Folding & Dimming Side Mirrors
Extended Storage
High Beam Assist
Rain Sensor with Auto Headlight Activation
Extended Interior Light Package
Heated Seats
Rear Parking Distance Control
Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Interface
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