BMW 1 Series M Coupé arrives in Malaysia - better late than never!

[Won]

Earlier today, BMW Group Malaysia introduced the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. If you're an avid //M fan, you'll probably already know that under the bonnet lies an in-line six cylinder engine witn BMW TwinTurbo technology - recently the recipient of the best-in-class award at the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards. The blown 3.0-litre unit churns out 340bhp/450Nm from as low as 1,500rpm. Zerotohundred sprint dispatched in a scant 4.9 seconds; enough to scare cars above the 1M's league.

There's a fair number of electronic wizardry as standard: M differential lock, Driving Stability Control (DSC), Antilock Brake System (ABS) and anti-slip control, Dynamic Brake Control, Cornering Brake Control, to name a few. Passengers (both front and rear) will be supported by sports seats wrapped in Boston leather, with contrast orange stitching on black as well as M logos embossed into the headrest. The M leather steering wheel also has multifunctional capabilities for operating audio and telephone systems, including the M button that enables the driver a greater degree of hoonery.

If you're in the market for a serious performance coupé and are contemplating the 1M, then you'd better act fast - word is that only three units have been brought in (all in the same shade of orange), and that one has already been accounted for. BMW says that this car is meant to pave the way for younger target groups to access the hallmark M driving experience, and will most certainly be one of the most exclusive, dynamic, luxurious and individual sports coupé in Malaysia. It retails for RM508,800 (on-the-road, without insruance).

 

[MKMD428]

Sweet!

 

[katanakote123]

Hmmmm...509K

 

[mohd.shahruzy]

PASS...........better of buying nissan gtr with that price

 

[alwjmonster]

SOOOOOooooo late only arrive malaysia!! yet the new version of 1 series already launch liao lorr...

 

[semangka]

if someone can afford it, 'overpriced' is never an issue.

 

[6UE5t]

Great car but overpriced and wheels too oversized.

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PASS...........better of buying nissan gtr with that price

Yeah, me too but can only get used one though...

 

[123]

looks like the lower right front bumper cracked and has a tape on it?

 

[paohyean]

looks like the lower right front bumper cracked and has a tape on it?

Probably hit a speed bump or while reversing out from the carrier lorry on its way to our shores..

 

[Tom]

Probably hit a speed bump or while reversing out from the carrier lorry on its way to our shores..

It looks like a wire taped down, likely a wire for power to the headlights for the launch

 

[shahotto]

no need to come that price can get many more cars,.. soorry this is what i think....

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Even the latest BMW 335i I find it overpriced at RM488,880. Great car but overpriced.
Price of a Chevrolet Camaro SS is the same yet with more HP and Torque (Looks better too) :top:

 

[shahotto]

sime darby sudahhh lebihhhhh ,..... batter go for GTR35,, got extra cashh in still,...

 

[6UE5t]

Even the latest BMW 335i I find it overpriced at RM488,880. Great car but overpriced.
Price of a Chevrolet Camaro SS is the same yet with more HP and Torque (Looks better too) :top:

But the road tax on the SS is down right madness!

 

[paohyean]

Even the latest BMW 335i I find it overpriced at RM488,880. Great car but overpriced.
Price of a Chevrolet Camaro SS is the same yet with more HP and Torque (Looks better too) :top:

But it will never, ever drive as good as the Beemer..