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1-series coupe
 A
significant model in the BMW Pavilion
was the 1-series coupe which attracted
everyone with a notepad or camera.
Designed as a 2+2, it offers a fresh
alternative to the conventional three and
five-door models. The 123d on display uses a 204 bhp four-cylinder variable twin-turbo diesel
which can return 54.3 mpg and manages to reach 60 mph in 7 seconds. Other options
include the 177 bhp 120d which offers a more frugal 58.8 mpg. Or for those of
you that want more in terms of performance, but not fuel economy, then the
135i, which is distinguished by its modified M Aerodynamics Package,
has no less than 306 bhp, and an M3 baiting 0-60 mph time of
5.3 seconds. BMW claims this model is ‘an
up-to-date interpretation’ of the BMW
2002 Turbo. The range kicks off with the
120d at £21,585, the 123d at £24,855 or
the range topping £29,745 135i – making
it £6000 cheaper than the equivalent
3-series coupe. As we went to press, the
wraps had just come off the convertible
version too – more next month.
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2007 -November
BMW’s Future
Unveiled
BMW occupied the courtyard
with what looked to be a village.
Outside, there was a Hydrogen 7
Shuttle Service, which involved
an attractive driver taking you out
for a drive around the suburbs of Frankfurt
in an environmentally friendly manner. Read more>
Hybrid U-Turn
Star of the BMW display was of
course the X6 concept, a coupe/
SUV crossover which BMW reckons
has created yet another new niche
in the market. According to BMW
chairman Norbert Reithofer speaking at the
show, the concept on show was pretty close to
the car you’ll find in the showrooms very soon. Read more >
Virtual M3
A popular attraction on the BMW
stand was an unveiling of a
gaming nature – the new BMW
M3 Challenge, which is a race
simulator built in collaboration
with Blimey! Games. Read more >
200 mph M3
OK, so BMW’s M division
has upped the ante by
stuffing a V8 into the
new M3, but if you really
want wheeled 3-Series
madness, put in a call to German
tuners G-Power and ask for their
V10 conversion. Read more >
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