From the headquarters of BMW officially confirmed that the development of their M-version of 1-Series will be equipped with six-cylinder, 3.0-liter biturbo engine used by the 535 GT, but its power will be increased to 350 h.p. Also showed that the vehicle will be released for sale in the middle of 2011, and will be available only in version three-door coupe, but its price will be around 45 000 euro. Maximum engine torque will be increased to 420 Nm. As Bayern M-version expected to accelerate from 0-100 km/h about 5.5 sec. The weight of the car again will be overthrown under 1 500кг, which will further improve its dynamics. The small Bavarian coupe will be equipped with sectional six-speed gearbox with double clutch, M-Power differential with electronic controls and start / stop system for regenerating energy from the brakes. The appearance of the car is typical for all models M-style, will receive their typical bumpers, wheels and four of the exhaust nozzle system. Remains unknown name of the modification. From a logical point of view, it should be M1, but I doubt it just get it, given that it would duplicate that of the legendary sports model M1, which even likely soon to be reborn.

The Motor Show in Detroit in January, the German company BMW will present a fully electric version of Model 1-Series. This is the second electricity project Bavarians, after the Mini E. Conceptual BMW ActiveE is equipped with an electric motor supplying power 170 h.p. and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, which is still available in 0 rev/min. as on all cars with electric motors. Unit of energy supplied by the kit lithium-ion batteries, which are joint development of the BMW company and SB LiMotive, and are located in places where there are container and transmission in the standard model. The electric car is equipped with a system for regenerating energy from the brakes and tires with low rolling resistance and aerodynamics is improved. Although BMW’s engineers have worked well for optimization of weight, though it has increased by 1 800 kg, Which is 350 kilograms more than the most severe modification of 1-Series. the data from the Bavarians, the concept ActiveE is able to accelerate from 0-60 km/h for 4.5 sec and 0-100 km/h for less than 9 sec. and the maximum speed is 145 km/h which develops. Distance, which can travel without recharging the electric car do is about 160 kilometers. Charging the battery takes place in a standard contact for less than 3 hours.

Sources from the Motorsport division of BMW has revealed that it is preparing M-version of its smallest model 1-Series, which will be a direct competitor to Audi S3 and will be positioned over this BMW 135i. M-version of 1-Series will use a particular 3.0-liter engine of the 135i, but naturally it will undergo some improvements, which the representatives of the Bavarians, will lead to an increase in its power to 330 h.p. M1 is a special name in the history of BMW and hot as it is M-version of 1-Series in any case it would not receive it. As the price of the car, it is expected to be around 35 000 EUR. The car is very good and very nice looking. The BMW team passed the exam for sportage looking and design.