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2012 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Car Wallpapers

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Vauxhall has confirmed that the Zafira Tourer concept, previewed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, will become a production reality, with first cars in UK showrooms by early 2012.

Called the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, the new model will sit above the current Zafira model in Vauxhall's line-up and is set to raise the bar for design, luxury, flexibility and innovation in the MPV sector.

The production car's design, shown in these first official images, has deviated very little from the Geneva concept, illustrating design-chief, Mark Adams' continued influence on the look of all new Vauxhall products, and reinforcing his 'Sculptural artistry meets technical precision' mantra.

While the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer will continue to use Flex7 seating, which set new standards for seven-seat integration in the original 1999 Zafira, the system has evolved radically in the new car to offer even greater levels of flexibility, innovation and comfort. Improved material quality, more cabin space and an overwhelmingly airy cabin further define the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer from its compact MPV Zafira sibling.

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer will also hold great driver appeal. A new chassis, using key components from the Insignia, with a longer wheelbase (complementing its 190mm increase in overall length) and wider tracks, will provide outstanding dynamics, while offering occupants more cabin space and ride comfort. Vauxhall's acclaimed FlexRide adaptive damping system - a rarity in this class - will also be available as an option.

A great emphasis has been placed on safety in the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer, with a plethora of driver-assist systems making a first appearance in the new model. Traffic Sign Recognition, Side Blind Spot Alert and Advance Park Assist - which helps drivers find an adequate parking space and guides them in to it - are among the option highlights.

Two new engines - a 1.4 Turbo petrol and a 2.0 CDTi diesel (with three outputs) - join a 1.8-litre petrol unit to offer a spread of power options from 110PS to 165PS.

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer will receive its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept. 15-25).

INTERIOR - limousine-like quality and space combined with new levels of flexibility

Flex7 was a revelation when it was launched in the original 1999 Zafira, offering owners the ability to transform their car from a five- to a seven-seater quickly and simply. While the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer retains the basic concept of Flex7, it's made significant improvements in the way it functions.

The entire third row can still be folded flush with the floor of the luggage area, but rather than being a bench, the second row now comprises three separate seats that can be folded and moved fore and aft through 210mm, giving third-row passengers the potential of extra room compared with the current Zafira.

Passengers in the second row also benefit from new levels of space and versatility. Thanks to a clever folding mechanism (available on certain models), the back of the middle seat now folds forward and rotates, providing occupants in the outer seats with individual armrests. So configured, the outer seats can move fore and aft through 280mm (+80mm compared with the current Zafira) and also move by 50 millimetres towards the centre of the car, giving passengers improved shoulder and elbow room, and the feeling of limousine-levels of space and comfort.

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer's load volumes have also increased over the existing Zafira. In five-seat mode, the luggage area can now hold up to 710 litres (up 65 litres versus current Zafira), and up to 1860 litres (+40 litres) when all rear seats are folded.

FlexConsole, a central storage system running between the front seats (similar to that found in the Meriva), allows occupants to keep the large cabin tidy and ordered. An armrest module, incorporating a stowage cubby, and a cup holder slide and lock into the desired position, giving front passengers greater flexibility while they're on the move.

For the first time in a Zafira model, a new-generation FlexFix is also available. The integrated bicycle carrier neatly fits into the rear bumper and pulls out like a drawer to accommodate two bikes, without the need for any special fixing tools.

DESIGN - premium and spacious with quality materials and surfacing

When Vauxhall unveiled the Zafira Tourer concept at Geneva, Mark Adams - Vauxhall/Opel's Vice President of Design - pronounced it a "lounge on wheels", combining high degrees of luxury with flexibility and spaciousness.

This principle has been retained for the production car. Its distinctive front end, with strong centre crease and twin-trapezoidal grille, is quite unique on a car in this class. Large, 'boomerang' graphics sweep from the top of the headlights to the bottom of the fog lamps and frame the grille. As with other models, the headlights feature Vauxhall's wing-shaped daytime running light graphic.

The streamlined, aerodynamic design of the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer features a belt line that sweeps upwards and visually propels the vehicle forward, while the Vauxhall 'blade' sculpts and adds motion to the body-side.

The wing-shaped graphic from the headlights is repeated on the tail lamps. A horizontal bar carrying the Vauxhall logo extends into the light elements, giving the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer a broad, sporty look at the rear.

Special attention has also been given to the design of the interior, too. Visibility has been improved thanks to a completely re-designed front layout, with slim A-pillars, large side windows and re-positioned door mirrors (now fixed directly to the door panel).

Enhancing the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer's feeling of airiness still further is an optional Panoramic Windscreen which combines with a generous glass sunroof on certain models.

CHASSIS - improved dynamics and the rare-to-class option of adaptive damping

Compared with the current Zafira, the Tourer's wheelbase and tracks have all grown substantially, improving both the ride and stability of the car. The wheelbase is now 2760mm (+57mm), while the tracks are 1584mm at the front (+96mm) and 1588mm in the rear (+78mm).

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer takes its front axle from the European Car of the Year-winning Insignia, which means an isolated sub-frame and MacPherson struts. At the rear, the Tourer retains a compound crank rear axle (similar to the current Zafira's) but adds a Watt's link, making it a unique set-up in the MPV class. The compound crank/Watt's link combination suits this type of vehicle well, offering excellent space efficiency, light weight and high levels of stability/control.

Enhancing the base chassis' dynamic prowess will be the option of Vauxhall's FlexRide adaptive damping system, a rarity in the MPV class. FlexRide automatically adapts the car's damping to suit road conditions, cornering speed, vehicle movements and an individual's driving style. In addition, drivers can select from a choice of three settings - Standard, Tour and Sport - to provide more ride comfort or body control on a continual basis.

SAFETY - intelligent safety systems add to driver appeal

A raft of innovative driver assistance systems have been built into the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or are optional on certain models.

    * An all-new, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Collision Mitigating Braking (CMB) constantly monitors the distance to the vehicles ahead and reduces vehicle speed or, in extreme cases, applies emergency braking to prevent a collision
    * A front camera system, featuring Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR). The camera also supports...
    * Following Distance Indication (FDI) - visually informs the driver about the distance to the vehicle in front
    * Forward Collision Alert (FCA) - warns driver via visual and acoustic signals about an imminent collision with the vehicle ahead

In addition, the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer can be equipped with the following technologies:

    * Intelligent Light Ranging (ILR) - an additional function to the existing Automatic Forward Lighting + option. A laser-controlled system continually adjusts the light pattern to the distance from the vehicle ahead, optimising illumination without blinding other traffic.
    * Side Blind Spot Alert (SBSA) - warns driver of imminent collision when changing lanes
    * Advanced Park Assist (APA) - helps drivers to find an adequate space to park and then guides them into it. Also available with rear-view camera.

POWERTRAINS - new petrol and diesel engines join Vauxhall Zafira Tourer range

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer's diesel engine range will comprise three versions of Vauxhall's Euro-5 compliant 2.0CDTi common rail unit, also found in the Insignia and Astra. Power outputs start with a choice of either 110PS or 130PS, while the most powerful engine has been upgraded to produce 165PS.

The petrol range comprises a downsized 1.4 Turbo unit, producing 140PS, and a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre with 140PS. Availability of Start/Stop on certain petrol and diesel engines will be revealed later in the year.

Six-speed manual transmissions will be standard with all 1.4T and 2.0 CDTi engines, with the option of a six-speed automatic on certain models. A five-speed manual 'box is available with the 1.8-litre petrol model.




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2011 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept Car Desktop Wallpapers

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These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept, which makes its world debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and gives the strongest hint yet at what a production-ready version may look like.

Combining "lounge-on-wheels" luxury with the same high degree of flexibility the Zafira name has become synonymous with over the last 12 years, the concept's cabin has a light, airy feel and generous space for rear-seat passengers.

"We have transferred the idea of a relaxing lounge to a vehicle and created an automobile oasis, a place to relax and enjoy," said Mark Adams, Vauxhall's Vice President of Design. "The Zafira Tourer Concept's exterior design also makes a bold statement with its sleek, flowing lines and premium feel."


Ambient lighting bathes spacious seven-seat cabin
The VauxhallZafira Tourer Concept interior is bathed in light thanks to a panoramic windscreen that flows into a generous glass roof extending to the rear of the car. A second pane of high-tech composite material is edge-lit by LEDs. Tiny metallic particles are embedded in the cabin's upper sections to reflect the light and give off a warm glow that can be varied in different shades of yellow.

Vauxhall's Flex7 seating makes a welcome return in the concept, but in this application it has evolved still further. With two rows in place, providing five-seat capacity, the Zafira concept can be transformed at the push of a button into a four-seater with limousine levels of space. A clever new folding mechanism allows the centre section of the second row to fold down, revealing two armrests for occupants in the outer seats. These seats can then slide back and towards each other, creating generous levels of space around passengers. Extended footrests complement the seating system still further.

The concept's tilt-able three-piece headrests are electrically powered, though for safety reasons the driver's remains in a vertical position when the car is in motion. In the 'lounge' setting, with the exception of the driver's headrest, each swivels 90 degrees to the horizontal position while the outer elements curve slightly forward.

Up front, a large touch-screen display dominates the centre console, above which a covered storage compartment can hold a tablet PC like an iPad. The heating can be controlled using two turn knobs below the display, and air conditioning via touch-buttons.

Thanks to the flexible and pivot-mounted tablet PCs on the front seat backs, passengers in the second row can comfortably surf the internet or control multi-media applications.

Seats tailored in high-quality caramel leather with colour-matched quilted seams and stitching, contrasted with Cocoa dark brown door trim, soft deep-pile carpet and a host of premium materials, underline the concept's exclusivity.


Exterior design
The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer concept's roomy, warm interior is encased in an elegant, sculptured and sophisticated body painted in Frost Liquid Metal, a special metallic silver-grey.

At the front of the car, wing-shaped LED daytime running lights, bi-xenon AFL and fog lamps are all contained behind a single Plexiglass cover. These combine with fog lamps encased in polished aluminium frames to visually shorten the front overhang. The characteristic Vauxhall centre-crease on the hood reaches from the grille to the windscreen.

Like the Astra Sports Tourer, the Zafira's belt line sweeps upwards and visually helps to propel the vehicle forward. The aerodynamic body significantly reduces wind noise for quiet cruising and the silhouette, designers say, is reminiscent of a high-speed train.

Aerodynamic exterior mirrors house turn indicators that are encased like jewels in an elegant, polished aluminium body. These high-class trim details are echoed in the waist moulding of the side glass as well as on the roof rails.

The dark LED tail lamps, which incorporate Vauxhall's signature blade, wrap around the body side and tailgate. The horizontal aluminium bar stretches far into the light elements, giving the concept a broad, sporty look at the rear. The parallelogram-shaped dual exhaust pipes are integrated in another aluminium bar in the lower fascia, adding to its distinctive appearance.

Innovative design and technology enhances practicality and comfort
The dark metallic grey 20-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels with 245/40 R20 tyres all round hint at the Zafira's dynamic prowess, as well as its quality. The polished high-gloss spokes contrast with diamond-cut aluminium surfaces that make them stand out against the dark background of the rims.

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept is powered by a new version of the downsized, fuel-efficient 1.4 Turbo featuring Start/Stop technology, providing exceptional efficiency with brisk performance. Underpinning the car is a range of innovative technologies, such as the FlexRide adaptive damping system.




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Vauxhall Car Models

Vauxhall 2012
2012 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (5)
2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC (6)
2012 Vauxhall Ampera (5)

Vauxhall 2011
2011 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept (6)
• 2011 Vauxhall VXR8
2011 Vauxhall Meriva (5)
• 2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
• 2011 Vauxhall Corsa
• 2011 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
• 2011 Vauxhall Antara

Vauxhall 2010

• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
• 2010 Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer
• 2010 Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept
• 2010 Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall 2009
• 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S
• 2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Vauxhall 2008
• 2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Vauxhall 2007
• 2007 Vauxhall VXR8
• 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 5-door
• 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 3-door
• 2007 Vauxhall Antara

Vauxhall 2006
• 2006 Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate
• 2006 Vauxhall Vectra VXR
• 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Estate
• 2006 Vauxhall Vectra
• 2006 Vauxhall Signum
• 2006 Vauxhall Meriva VXR
• 2006 Vauxhall Meriva
• 2006 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop
• 2006 Vauxhall Astra Panoramic

Vauxhall 2005
• 2005 Vauxhall Zafira VXR
• 2005 Vauxhall Zafira
• 2005 Vauxhall VXR220
• 2005 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
• 2005 Vauxhall Tigra
• 2005 Vauxhall Signum
• 2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
• 2005 Vauxhall Monaro V8
• 2005 Vauxhall Meriva
• 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
• 2005 Vauxhall Astra VXR
• 2005 Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
• 2005 Vauxhall Astra Estate
• 2005 Vauxhall Astra 5-door

Vauxhall 2004
• 2004 Vauxhall Zafira
• 2004 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
• 2004 Vauxhall Agila

Vauxhall 2003
• 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept
• 2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
• 2003 Vauxhall Meriva

Vauxhall 2002
• 2002 Vauxhall VX220
• 2002 Vauxhall Union Jack VX220

Vauxhall 2001
• 2001 Vauxhall Omega
• 2001 Vauxhall Astra Coupe 888
• 2001 Vauxhall Astra Convertible

Vauxhall 2000
• 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
• 2000 Vauxhall Astra Coupe
• 2000 Vauxhall Agila

Vauxhall 1999
• 1999 Vauxhall Tigra
• 1999 Vauxhall Corsa










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Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid - a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km. The Plug-in Hybrid, which will be launched on the market in 2012, is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Cars and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall.

"No industry or organisation can tackle the climate challenge all by itself. It is our mission to develop carbon dioxide-lean cars, but a sustainable future must be created jointly by everyone in society. This project shows how cooperation between experts in different areas brings us closer to the transition from individually carbon dioxide-lean products to a climate-smart lifestyle," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.

In January 2007, Volvo Cars and Vattenfall launched an industrial partnership whose aim was to test and develop plug-in technology. This cross-border initiative resulted in the foundation of a jointly owned company - V2 Plug-in-Hybrid Vehicle Partnership,

Half the CO2 emissions, full driving pleasure

Development work has been jointly financed. Now the project is on the threshold of introducing the market's first diesel plug-in hybrid. It's an attractive car type that gives the user access to the very best properties of both an electric car and a diesel-powered vehicle: very low fuel consumption and CO2 levels, combined with long range and high performance.

"One important aspect of the project was to retain the Volvo V60's excellent driving pleasure, high safety standard and luxurious comfort. At the same time, average CO2 emissions and fuel consumption will be halved compared with what is available on the market today," says Stefan Jacoby, and adds:

"We're taking a giant step forward towards our "DRIVe Towards Zero" vision, that is to say the hunt for zero emissions. In fact, when the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is run solely on electricity and recharged using renewable energy, we've already reached that goal."

Cheaper fuel costs

When powered solely by electricity, the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid has a range of up to 50 kilometres. The car's total operating range is up to 1200 km. Carbon dioxide emissions will be an average of 49 grams per kilometre (EU Combined) and fuel consumption will be 1.9 litres per 100 km.

The cost of the battery pack means the plug-in hybrid will be more expensive to buy than a Volvo V60 with a conventional combustion engine. On the other hand, fuel costs will be one-third compared with a conventional combustion engine. The cost of running on electricity in Sweden has been calculated at about 2.50 kronor per 10 km. The exact cost will vary from one market to another.

The plug-in hybrid can be charged via a regular household electricity socket at home or when parked somewhere else. Charging time is about five hours if the car is recharged at home.

Electric power offers a range of benefits

Electrification of the transport sector is an important step in the fight against climate change. Electricity is a highly beneficial fuel:

    * An electric motor is almost four times as efficient as a regular combustion engine. This means that an electrically powered car consumes less energy and thus produces lower emissions, even if it is powered by a blend of electricity sources that include fossil fuels.
    * European electricity production has an emission ceiling. This means that even if all vehicles were to run on electricity, electricity production itself is not allowed to produce more carbon dioxide. This emission ceiling will be gradually lowered over a period of time.
    * Electricity is an excellent source of energy. It does not risk running out, and it can be produced virtually without any CO2 emissions. For instance, Vattenfall is working towards halving the company's emissions by 2030 and becoming climate-neutral by 2050.
    * Emissions from millions of exhaust tailpipes are transferred to a small number of production facilities, which are easier to control and which will operate on the basis of the EU's trade in emission rights, something that does not apply to the transport sector at present.
    * Electric vehicles use relatively little electricity and the increase in consumption will be more than covered by ambitious expansion plans for renewable energy sources throughout Europe. A single wind-power station, for instance, produces sufficient renewable energy to power 3,000 electric cars. Vattenfall will offer buyers of the plug-in hybrid a contract including electricity from renewable sources.

Rapid expansion of renewable electricity production

Electricity production is undergoing rapid expansion. Wind-power is being commercially introduced on a large scale and is continuing to expand, biofuels will replace fossil fuels on a broad front, wave-power is expected to enter commercial operation within ten years, and new technology to clean CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations is currently under development.

At Volvo Cars, work progresses on the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid in parallel with development of the Volvo C30 Electric, which runs entirely on electricity.

"These two car types complement one another. With a plug-in hybrid the driver is entirely independent of recharging stations when driving long distances. The future electric-car market will feature a mixture of both all-electric cars and plug-in hybrids," says Stefan Jacoby.

The third leg in Volvo Cars' electrification strategy is empowering the upcoming engine generation with hybrid technology.



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BMW 328 Hommage Concept

The BMW 328 is considered the most successful and best-looking sports car of the 1930s. The BMW 328's success was the result of its design parameters - through the use of systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic lines, opti-mum engine types and outstanding suspension technology, it laid the foundation stone for a new vehicle concept, by which performance only leads to success if combined with perfect harmonisation of all parameters and maximum efficiency. With these characteristics, the BMW 328 was even then the embodiment of what the BMW brand still stands for today - dynamics, aesthetics and a high level of innovation.

In 2011 the dream sports car is celebrating its 75th birthday. The festivities will begin near Lake Como at the Mille Miglia. There, the main focus will be on the fascination of the BMW 328 racing car. To this day, the award-winning vehicle BMW 328 Touring Coupé still holds the record for the highest average speed on the Mille Miglia circuit and, in 2010, was again able to win the historic revival of the race. A week later at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the two-seater's functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of conflict be-tween tradition and modernity, the BMW Group is paying tribute to the BMW 328 on the occasion of its anniversary with a special model - the BMW 328 Hommage. "With the BMW 328 Hommage, we wish to pay homage to the passion and inventiveness of the fathers of the BMW 328", explains Karl Bäumer, CEO of BMW Group Classic. "They created an icon, which is consid-ered a milestone in the history of the automobile." The BMW 328 Hommage translates the principles and the character of the vehicle of that time into present times and offers a possible interpretation of how the designers of that time, Fritz Fiedler and Rudolf Schleicher, might have built the BMW 328 in the present day using current technology.

The BMW 328 - lightweight construction as a principle
The BMW 328 was also a special BMW insofar as the lightweight construction principle was systematically implemented on a BMW automobile for the very first time. Wherever possible, the lightest and at the same time most robust materials were used, thereby keeping the gross vehicle weight down to just 780 kilograms. In order to translate the idea of lightweight construction into this day and age, major parts of the exterior and interior of the BMW 328 Hommage are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). Whilst in the old days they favoured the materials aluminium and magnesium, CFRP is now considered to offer the best ratio between weight and stability. The high-strength fibre fabric is lighter than aluminium, but also more stable. Wherever the material has been used on the BMW 328 Hommage, it is also visible. In this way, the BMW 328 Hommage not only reflects the lightweight construction principle functionally, but also visually. The BMW Group leads the way in the production and use of CFRP in automotive construction and already possesses many years of experience in the series production of CFRP roofs and structural components for the BMW M6 as well as CFRP roofs for the BMW M3.

Not only do the exterior and interior CFRP elements of the BMW 328 make an exceptional statement. The up-to-date implementation of the original vehicle character is also expressed in the choice of other materials used on the inside and outside of the vehicle. Fine leather, matt and high-gloss black polished alu-minium as well as the CFRP interior visualise in the BMW 328 Hommage the pure and functional roadster character of the sports car of that day. Inside the vehicle there are also numerous details derived from motor racing, offering a hint of the BMW 328's most successful motor sports career. For instance, the pre-miere of the vehicle in 1936 did not take place at a motor show, but on the race-track. In its first race, the BMW 328 declassified the entire higher-powered com-petition and dominated the racetracks of Europe during the years that followed.

Dynamics and lightness in the interior
The expressive exterior design of the BMW 328 Hommage depicts the modern interpretation of a highly emotional and dynamic two-seater Roadster - just like the BMW 328 75 years ago. "Hommage cars have a long tradition in the BMW Group. Based on our design philosophy "Rooted in history, moving for-ward in design", they demonstrate the significance of history for the present. Even 75 years ago, the BMW 328 stood for sportiness and agility through light-weight construction. The BMW 328 Hommage Car pays tribute to this past and shows how BMW lightweight construction will develop. Carbon is the material of the future." (Adrian van Hooydonk) In keeping with its role model, the BMW 328 Hommage has a streamlined design and is clearly recognisable as a sports car. Precise lines run across all of the car body's taut surfaces. As a result, a subtle contrast between the tense surfaces and the sharp edges is created within the flat, dynamic silhouette. The strong wedge shape accelerates the ve-hicle even when it is at a standstill, the scoops behind the seats take up the lines coming from the bonnet, guiding them dynamically into the rear end. The struc-ture of the CFRP mats gives the vehicle an appearance of depth, the diagonal lines of the woven CFRP additionally underscoring the dynamic design vocabu-lary of the roadster. Thanks to concise weaving, the carbon structure is clearly visible, optically emphasising the lightweight construction principle. Like the first BMW 328 test vehicles, with which the model celebrated its triumphant debut on the racetrack in 1938, then going on to gain a number of further successes, the BMW 328 Hommage has no doors. Then as now, deep recesses allow ac-cess to the inside of the car. The extremely wide and flat front end is strongly three-dimensional, generous surfaces and concise lines give the front end a powerful appearance. Viewed from the front, the CFRP bonnet appears to en-compass the vehicle from above. It embraces the vehicle, framing the slightly set back front end in a very distinctive downward sweep. Due to the almost vertical, low-reaching sidewalls, it simultaneously emphasises the BMW 328 Hommage's excellent stability on the road. As a result, the vehicle appears to be even flatter and more dynamic as a whole. Under the bonnet, further surfaces rise to embed the top and bottom of the distinctive kidney grille, whilst folding themselves around it to shape the adjacent air intakes. Openings and large air intakes create visual lightness at the front, simultaneously demonstrating the high air require-ment of the powerful three-litre, six-cylinder engine. Three-dimensionally de-signed lattices inside the front vents form a connection between the headlamps and the kidney grille, with the three-dimensional lattice structure acting as an accentuating feature.

Characteristic kidney shape
The vertically positioned double kidney grille imitates the slim, vertical kidney design of the early BMW models. In those days, the BMW 328 was one of the first BMWs to feature it, after which it became further established with later BMW models. On the BMW 328 Hommage, the vertically mounted kidney grille is dynamically incorporated into the flat silhouette. It slants back roughly in the middle, thus blending in with the bonnet and the dynamic silhouette when viewed from the side. On the other hand, from the front it appears to be standing upright. The kidney grille bars are more prominently curved than the kidney grille surround itself. The vehicle displays the extremely round and appealing design of the original BMW 328 kidney grille when viewed from the side. The kidney grille surround is also distinctively three-dimensional, appearing to continue in-side the vehicle. Its front surface is finished in polished high-gloss, whilst the side surfaces have a matt finish. This detail gives the kidney grille a very high-class and up-to-date appearance. Behind the kidney grille bars, black horizontal fins obstruct the view into the engine compartment - just like on the 328 of 75 years ago.

Athletic rear end
The rear end takes on the design vocabulary featured on the front of the vehicle. Similar to the front end, sections of the sidewall form the framework for the de-sign elements that appear to protrude from the rear end. Between them, located far to the outside, are two clearly and concisely designed taillights sporting the characteristic BMW L shape. Two filigree luminous elements reflect a strongly curved interpretation of the typical BMW L shape, whilst a concisely constructed bar fitted to the outside of the lamp is directed vertically downward, separating the lamps towards the outside. The modern functional design of the taillights underlines the technical appeal of the vehicle.

The powerful sculpturing of the rear end also visually conveys the BMW 328 Hommage's lightness. Large vents and openings characterise the rear end, giv-ing it a light appearance. The distinctively horizontal section below the taillights forms a counterpoint to the intense sculpturing, emphasising the width of the vehicle. Below that, the rear of the car is strongly arched, a concise line partitions the surface, thereby providing an air of lightness. This large sculptural element adopts the form language of the front-end design surrounding the kidney grille. The wing-shaped element tapers both upward and downward, thus revealing two large latticed air outlets. The circular tailpipes are located inside these two openings. They protrude prominently out of the lattice and, combined with the distinctively designed wing shape of the lower air intake edges, underscore the power of the straight six-cylinder engine.

Details derived from motor racing
The interior design of the BMW 328 Hommage comprises a number of details that are reminiscent of the successful motor racing history of the BMW 328. For example, the slightly asymmetrically designed windscreen has a recess in the middle, similar to the windscreen design of earlier racing cars. Simultaneously, it marks the areas in which the driver and co-driver sit. Moreover, four wide leather straps run across the bonnet, which appear to dive under the side shoulder sur-faces to be continued on the side. This detail, which used to be considered an extremely sporty attribute, is also featured on the BMW 328 Hommage. Com-bined with the high-gloss aluminium safety buckles, the leather straps provide a touch of class in contrast to the very technical-looking carbon fibre. The modern quick-release fasteners for securing the bonnet bring racing of the past into the present. On the driver's scoop a large silver "75" as well as a small logo below it signify the reason for the BMW 328 Hommage. Next to it, the integrated tank filler neck protruding from the right-hand side is a striking detail. Whilst it pro-trudes prominently from the body of the BMW 328, the BMW 328 Hommage features a version that is integrated slightly more into the bodywork.

The large, prominently designed individual round headlights of the BMW 328 Hommage are reminiscent of the headlamps featured on the BMW 328, which were integrated into the wings for the first time. The three-dimensional interpretation of these round headlights is divided into four trans-parent, cylindrical elements, these being back-lit by LEDs. Between them, set-back black concave surfaces symbolise the typical tape cross used on headlights in motor racing. Around the four reflectors an illuminated ring emphasises the circular design of each individual headlamp.

The two-part light alloy wheels featured on the BMW 328 Hommage are a very special interpretation of the characteristic hole pattern of the original rims. The extremely concave high-gloss black aluminium rim boasts a contrasting silver-grey cover made of glass fibre. The insides of the angular milled holes have a high-gloss finish and are distinctively accentuated by a matt overlay. A black chrome butterfly nut bearing the BMW emblem completes the contemporary version of the wheel.

Clear and functional - the interior
The interior of the BMW 328 Hommage visualises the functional passion the BMW 328 exuded already back then. Thus the design of the interior is also pure and functional today. The entire interior structure is made of CFRP, conveying the lightweight construction concept of the BMW 328 into the inside of the car both visually and functionally. Due to the special application of materials, open-ings and freely suspended elements, the surfaces and different levels create an all-embracing feeling of lightness.

Through the use of CFRP inside the BMW 328, the "layering" design principle, with which shapes take on clear functions, adopts a completely new form of ex-pression. Due to its exceptional characteristics, CFRP is in itself robust and can be shaped into self-supporting structures. Hence, only two large surface areas - so-called layers - define the interior of the BMW 328 Hommage. Both of them start at the bonnet and protrude into the interior. One of the layers extends to-wards the driver, reveals the entire driver's workplace comprising steering wheel, control elements and scoop, thereby separating the driver and co-driver areas from each other. This spatial separation is indicated by a further material: the elegant, brown leather interior extends from the entrance across the driver's area, over the seats to the scoop, thus becoming an integral part of the design vocabulary of the first layer. At the same time, the surrounding graphics compris-ing material and geometry create a link with the co-driver. On the driver's scoop, a silver-coloured logo bearing the number 75 also gives indication inside the car of the festive occasion in honour of the BMW 328 Hommage.

The second layer begins next to the scoop, making a sweep towards the co-driver, then to float freely in front of him. This gesture creates a sporty but light sense of spaciousness, opening out a functional area in front of the co-driver. Between the driver and co-driver a multitude of recesses in the instrument panel and centre console create an airy and harmonious spatial experience, bringing the driver and the co-driver slightly closer to each other again in a sweeping ges-ture. The lines of the woven carbon fibres complement the interior design vo-cabulary perfectly.

Viewed from above, a slightly asymmetrical design of the bonnet and windscreen underscores the driver-orientated construction of the BMW 328 Hommage. The windscreen is larger within the driver's area, so the lines of the powerdome are of different length. Behind the windscreen they continue in the inside of the car, so that at this point both the interior and the exterior appear to be intertwined.

Authentic materials
Apart from CFRP, leather and aluminium, the interior deliberately features very few other materials. But every material that has been used is also visible. This provides the BMW 328 with a special authenticity. The contrast between the cool and technical-looking carbon fibre and the high-quality, warm brown of the leather characterises the interior. The exceptionally soft saddle tan leather has a fine grain and a slightly antique finish. On the seats the high-quality seam pattern enhances the appearance of the leather-covered seats even further. The seams in the centre of the sitting area of the seats and the silver-grey double-felled outer seams are a modern interpretation of the sports seats featured in earlier models, giving the seats additional character and depth. Aluminium is only sel-dom featured and, depending on where it is used, has a high-gloss or a matt satin finish.

Instruments and tripmaster
The instruments featured in the BMW 328 Hommage are both sporty and func-tional to an equal extent. The sparse instrument panel is dominated by the only round instrument - the prominently designed rev counter. Like the cockpit of the BMW 328 and typical of a sports car, the instrument cluster indicates in addition to engine speed only the oil temperature, oil pressure and water temperature. To the right of the rev counter, control lamps and a gearshift point indicator com-plete the instrument cluster. The instrument surrounds are finished in black chrome and made to the highest standards.

The puristic instrument cluster is complemented by the so-called tripmaster. The instrument panel of the BMW 328 Hommage is a fitted with two iPhones located in special holders and which assume additional display functions for the driver and co-driver. They are integrated into the self-supporting structure of the co-driver layer and, like the instrument cluster, are accommodated in a high-grade aluminium housing. The shape of the housing itself imitates the design of classic stopwatches, the two functions of the tripmaster being accessible through two further openings. Firstly, the iPhones function as stopwatches for measuring lap times and secondly as GPS roadbooks. Using two iPhones the driver and front-seat passenger/co-driver respectively can use both functions at the same time. After a journey, the iPhones can also be taken away in their hold-ers.

Apart from the instruments and the tripmaster, the BMW 328 Hommage is also fitted with further features taken from motor racing. In addition to being equipped with just the bare essentials in order to save weight, the BMW 328 Hommage is also fitted with modern 4-point seat belts, ergonomic seats and the "bone", a kind of emergency switch-off for the vehicle electronics, which is located between the two seats. The brushed aluminium belt retainers located next to the headrests ensure optimal guidance of the belts. These high-class, functional details are concealed behind the headrests, blending in harmo-niously with the overall concept.




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With the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe, the fascinating driving experience offered by a high-performance sports car is brought to the premium compact segment for the very first time. This gives the BMW M GmbH model range a whole new breadth, introducing additional target groups to the passion for superior performance and to a style defined by outstanding athletic flair. Like every BMW M car, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe combines racing-oriented technology with functionality designed for everyday use and a characteristic visual appearance. In its design, the compact 2-door model reveals the specific M-style aesthetic appeal which authentically expresses the concept features essential for outstanding driving dynamics.

The dynamic proportions with which the BMW 1-Series Coupe proclaims a quality of driving pleasure unique within the competitive field provide the perfect foundation for the instantly fascinating appearance of the first ever high-performance model in the compact segment. With its long bonnet, short front overhang, rear-set passenger cell, long wheelbase and flowing transition of the roof line into a flat rear, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe has all the typical features of a BMW coupe. The realisation of these features in a vehicle of the compact class creates a distinctive overall impression which conveys activity and agility. Measuring 4,380 millimetres in length and 1,420 millimetres in height, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is both the shortest and the flattest model in the BMW M GmbH range. It is also 55 millimetres wider than the BMW 135i Coupe: the width of 1,803 millimetres is the result and the expression of a track width at the front and rear axle optimised to enhance driving dynamics in a way which is specific to this model.


Clear sign of top-flight performance: powerfully shaped front apron with large-format air inlets

The design of the front end impressively reflects the outstanding power capabilities of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. The powerfully shaped front apron forms a homogeneous surface, dominated in the lower section by three large-format air intakes. They secure the cooling air supply to the outstandingly high-capability in-line 6-cylinder engine. The wide central air intake is covered by a honeycomb-structured grille, while the two outer intakes are completely open and occupy the spaces in the front apron where the fog lights are housed in the BMW 1-Series Coupe. This means that in every situation on the road, a sufficiently large quantity of cooling air can be fed directly to the engine oil cooler on the right and to the radiator on the left.

The particularly striking design elements of the front end include the BMW radiator grille. It stands upright at the same level as the headlamps, its width identical to the side expansion of the central air intake. The grille's black bars provide another visual echo of the air intakes.

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is fitted as standard with bi-xenon headlamps. The twin circular headlights characteristic of the brand are truncated in the upper section by an LED-fed positioning light. This is what creates the typical focussed look of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe.


Innovation for optimised aerodynamic properties: air curtains

The characteristic aesthetic appeal of a BMW M model is primarily created by means of an authentic consistency between form and function. This applies equally to the structure of the front end - determined by the cooling air requirements of the drivetrain engineering - as it does to the aerodynamic optimisation of modified body elements. The BMW 1-Series M Coupe possesses a range of design features geared towards specifically influencing aerodynamic drag and downforce in dynamic driving situations in particular. These include a completely newly developed interior structure of the side air intakes in the front apron. The so-called air curtains, used here for the first time in a serial production vehicle, improve air ducting around the wheel arches with the effect of significantly reducing turbulence.

This innovative aerodynamic feature consists of openings in the outer section of the front apron which routes the in-flowing air into two ducts. They are approximately 10 centimetres high and 3 centimetres wide and are designed so that the air flows along the inside of the front apron in a closed duct to the wheel arches, where it is discharged through a very narrow opening at high speed, just passing the outer wheel flanks. The escaping air stream covers the side of the front wheels like a curtain, thereby reducing aerodynamically unfavourable turbulence around the wheel arches: this is why they are referred to as air curtains.


The dynamic airflow which covers the front wheels effectively prevents air congestion and turbulence at the wheel arches. All in all, the air curtains thus significantly reduce aerodynamic drag.

The optimisation of air ducting in the area of the wheel arches creates especially high potential for optimising the vehicle's overall aerodynamic properties. This is why it has such a key role to play in the development of innovative aerodynamic measures. An example of the air curtain principle was first presented in the concept study BMW Vision EfficientDynamics at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2009, and the developers of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe took on the pioneering task of applying this element to a serial production vehicle. In so doing they were able to tap into the unique research and development facilities provided by the Aerolab at the BMW Group's new Aerodynamic Testing Centre, where true-to-scale vehicle models are tested under realistic conditions.

Side view: powerfully flared wheel arches, characteristic gill elements

The typical proportions of a BMW coupe, striking features of a high-performance sports car and unmistakable stylistic elements of a BMW M model define the side perspective of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. With the greenhouse conveying an impression of lightness, the powerfully distinctive shoulder line and the elaborately sculpted surfaces symbolise precisely controllable athleticism. The wheel arches of the 2-door model bulge out especially voluminously at both front and rear. This athletic appearance is functionally related to the wide track, which offers an ideal basis for optimised driving stability for highly dynamic cornering and fast changes in direction. One hallmark M feature is the chrome gill element on the front wheel arch which is particularly elongated. It bears both the side turn indicator and the M brand logo, as well as forming the starting point of the bead line running via the door openers to the rear. What is more, a vertical contour edge starts at the gill element which leads down to the side sill, providing additional emphasis for the muscular contours of the wheel arches.

The side sills designed specially for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe also feature model-specific lines. Their horizontally oriented contour edge tapers off to the rear, thereby following the surface of the equally broadly flared rear wheel arch. The powerfully sculpted body sections above the front and rear axle reinforce the fascinating light and shade effects which are created by the alternating concave and convex surfaces.

Fine-tuning in the wind tunnel has also shaped the design of the exterior mirrors. With their horizontal contour edge and the outwardly tapered contour of the mirror caps finished in body colour, they add an extra touch of sporty flair. In their basic shape they are the same as those of the BMW M3. The BMW 1-Series M Coupe also features the black, dual-section mirror base in a model-specific design.


Rear design: width emphasised by means of horizontal lines

The powerfully flared wheel arches also make the rear view of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe seem especially broad. The rear is structured by horizontally arranged lines which underscore this impression, while a discreet spoiler lip on the luggage compartment lid generates additional downforce on the rear axle at high speeds. A discreet indication of the vehicle's unique character is provided by the M brand logo, traditionally placed beneath the right rear light cluster on the luggage compartment lid.

The rear apron has side openings which echo the look of the air intakes in the front apron. An anthracite-coloured insert in the style of a diffuser shifts the visual focus towards the road. What is more, the characteristic M visual symmetry is created by chrome twin tailpipes, each positioned towards the outer edges.

L-shaped rear light clusters with homogeneous red glass covers create a characteristic night-time illumination. Inside these, the rear light is provided by two light banks fed by LED units. The light sources of the brake lights, arranged in an offset pattern behind them, generate an intense signalling effect. The dynamic brake light is activated in the event of particularly abrupt deceleration, warning road-users to the rear by means of a flashing signal.


Exclusive exterior paint finish and 19-inch light alloy rims

There are three exterior paint finishes to choose from for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. In addition to Alpine White non-metallic and Sapphire Black metallic, the colour variation Valencia Orange is available exclusively for this compact high-performance sports car.

The standard 19-inch M light alloy wheels provide perfect road contact and a striking appearance. The light alloy wheels in Y-spoke design have already demonstrated their outstanding dynamic properties as part of the Competition Package for the BMW M3.

Interior design: perfect ambience for focused driving pleasure

Regardless of the body colour selected, the interior is geared specifically towards a focused, proactive, sporty driving experience in terms of its design, colour concept and choice of materials. The interior concept developed exclusively for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe consists of an anthracite-coloured roof liner and an M-specific cockpit with grey dials, red points and white lighting for the circular instruments. What is more, a high-quality dark Alcantara covering for the door panels, interior strips, gearshift and handbrake lever gaiter and cockpit scoop emphasises the sports car style of the ambience.

The black sports seats in Boston leather have orange contrasting stitching and an M logo embossed in the front of each headrest. The contrast stitching is also echoed on the rear seats, the gearshift and handbrake lever gaiter as well as on other design elements featuring Alcantara. The M leather steering wheel features multifunction keys including the button for spontaneous activation of a sporty vehicle set-up.

The dominance of dark surfaces, including the A pillar trim, promotes concentration on the road. In combination with high-quality materials and selective colour accentuations, the interior of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe provides a remarkably harmoniously configuration and at the same time an exclusive ambience for unique driving pleasure.

Drivetrain: Top performance redefined

An in-line 6-cylinder engine with outstanding performance figures, sensational free-revving properties and long-lasting thrust provides the BMW 1-Series M Coupe with its power source for delivering supreme driving dynamics. The concept has a familiar feel: in the model history of BMW M GmbH, the high-revving 6-cylinder power unit is one of the classic engine concepts. In the second and even the third generation of the BMW M3 its qualities provided a fascinating point of entry to the world of high-performance sports cars bearing the M logo. In the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, this well-proven engine concept is realised in its most up-to-date form.

The 3.0-litre power unit combines the typical M performance characteristics with contemporary efficiency. It possesses a wide range of high-quality detailed solutions and has been modified in M style so as to be able to handle the requirements of both everyday traffic and the race track. The result: with a maximum engine output of 250 kW/340 bhp, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe achieves almost exactly the level of the third-generation BMW M3, while in terms of driving dynamics this compact, top-flight athlete is clearly superior to the latter model, which was replaced just a few years ago. When compared directly on a test run at the Nürburgring Nordschleife - the ultimate test track for the development and set-up of all BMW models - the BMW 1-Series M Coupe comes out clearly in front.

Transfer of propulsion power from the M TwinPower Turbo engine in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is taken care of by a 6-speed manual transmission. This newly developed transmission features dry sump lubrication and is operated by means of a very short M gearshift lever. With its precise control and short shifts, the obligatory manual transmission perfectly underscores the purist, sporty character of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe.

M TwinPower Turbo and direct injection: more performance, less CO2

Spontaneous power delivery, long-lasting pulling power and a level of efficiency unequalled in this performance category are the characteristic features of the in-line 6-cylinder engine which powers the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. This wide range of qualities is achieved by means of M TwinPower Turbo Technology with direct petrol injection. The turbocharging system generates a power bonus which would only be possible in conventional naturally aspirated engines by increasing the number of cylinders and the size - in other words a much greater engine weight. By contrast, the engine of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, as powerful as it is compact, is particularly light due to its aluminium crankcase, thereby contributing to a harmonious axle load distribution which promotes an agile drive response.

The M TwinPower Turbo Technology used in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe consists of two relatively small turbochargers which, because of their low inertia moment, are active even at low engine speeds, each providing three cylinders with compressed air. This results in an unusually spontaneous responsiveness. The turbo drag familiar from conventionally turbocharged engines is eliminated, and instead the power unit of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe provides its maximum torque of 450 newton metres at an engine speed of just 1500 rpm.


M-specific performance curve and overboost function for long-lasting propulsion power

Over and above this, the turbocharging system operates across all load ranges with increased pressure. This means that maximum torque is available into the range of 4,500 rpm. It can also be increased by another 50 newton metres in full throttle by means of an overboost function. The maximum level of 500 newton metres enables especially dynamic acceleration manoeuvres and the forward thrust once again available after each gearshift makes for a linear speed increase which is characteristic of M vehicles. The BMW 1-Series M Coupe thus accelerates in just 4.9 seconds from zero to 100 km/h, and 12.4 seconds later it reaches the 200 km/h mark. The urge to accelerate is limited at 250 km/h by means of intervention in the engine control system.

The engine reaches its top output of 250 kW/340 bhp at 5,900 rpm, while long-lasting revving power is available well over 7,000 rpm. With this engine-speed-oriented performance curve, the 6-cylinder power unit in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe provides the perfect M-like qualities of a high-performance engine.

M TwinPower Turbo Technology is superior to conventional turbocharging systems not just in terms of power delivery but also in the area of efficiency. The use of turbines made of high-strength steel which can endure temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius means that there is no need for the cooling effect of an increased fuel supply. This results in a significant benefits in terms of fuel consumption, especially when the vehicle is subjected to high performance requirements. So the BMW 1-Series M Coupe provides an especially well-balanced blend of fascinating performance and contemporary efficiency.

What is more, it is the precisely-measured fuel supply using direct injection which especially contributes to the engine's high level of efficiency. Using piezo injectors arranged centrally in the cylinder head between the valves and thus immediately adjacent to the spark plugs, the second-generation direct injection system used in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe guarantees high-precision fuel dosage and clean combustion. The outwardly opening injectors operate at an injection pressure of up to 200 bar, distributing the fuel in each combustion chamber in a cone pattern. Direct injection of the fuel also achieves a cooling effect which allows for higher compression, optimising the efficiency of the combustion process.

Optimised efficiency due to brake energy regeneration and needs-based control of auxiliary units

Optimum use of the energy contained in the fuel is also very important for a highly sports-oriented vehicle. In the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, fascinating driving pleasure is interrupted by fuelling stops significantly less frequently than in other vehicles of the same performance category. In addition to the excellent efficiency of the engine, fuel consumption reduction measures developed as part of the Efficient Dynamics development strategy also contribute here.

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is fitted as standard with brake energy regeneration. The system concentrates the generation of electrical current for the vehicle power system to the vehicle's trailing throttle and braking phases. Under throttle, the generator is generally disconnected, so for acceleration manoeuvres in particular more energy is available for conversion into driving dynamics. Other efficiency-enhancing measures relating to the engine include needs-based control of the auxiliary units, which only require energy when active. With an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres and a CO2 level of 224 grams per kilometre, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe confirms its outstanding position within the competitive field in this discipline, too.


Performance-optimised cooling circuit, dual-mass flywheel in lightweight construction, two engine characteristic curves

The typical M characteristics of the 6-cylinder engine are further emphasised by other technical details. The cooling system of the power unit is designed to enable it to do justice both to its outstanding performance potential and to the particularly high demands of constantly drawing on maximum power output. An additional separate radiator and a specific air duct deal with the increased thermal stress which can occur when driving in particularly sporty style on the race track.

The efforts made in optimising performance and efficiency are also reflected in a newly developed dual-mass flywheel. Its lightweight construction benefits the engine's efficiency and it also has an increased solidity which is able to cope with the 6-cylinder engine's high level of torque of up to 500 newton metres under full throttle.

The engine control of the M TwinPower Turbo engine makes it possible to realise two differing characteristic curves. This means that the performance characteristics of the power unit can be varied according to the given situation on the road or the driver's wishes. In its basic setting the engine demonstrates the precision which is typical of BMW M cars in alternating between the accelerator pedal commands given by the driver and the response in terms of drive torque delivery. This configuration offers an ideal basis for supreme handling of the 6-cylinder engine's performance capacity. A tangibly more direct characteristic curve designed for proactive, sporty driving is obtained by activating M Drive mode. In this mode, which the driver selects by pressing a button on the steering wheel, the response of the engine shows a much increased level of spontaneity. Even minimal thrusts of the accelerator pedal are rewarded with instant, massive increases in engine speed, making the power delivery of the 6-cylinder engine a defining quality of the driving experience.

The differences in the impact of the two curves are clearly felt by the drive, and there is also a differentiation in terms of engine acoustics. The silencer system developed for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe generates a sonorous, permanently present yet unobtrusive sound which accentuates the high-revving quality of the engine in typical M style when high levels of power are harnessed. In line with the spontaneous power delivery obtained after activation of the M button on the steering wheel, the engine sound likewise responds with faster and more intense changes in frequency, emphasising its sporty character.


Classic sporty flair, modern efficiency: 6-speed manual transmission

A newly developed 6-speed manual transmission is used for power transmission to the rear wheels in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. It was specially designed to interact with high-torque engines and has been fitted for this purpose with a specific gear set concept as well as an intermediate bearing for the main shafts. The high transmission capability is combined with a compact design and a weight of some 43 kilograms, making it much lighter than conventional transmissions. The 6-speed manual transmission is operated by means of a very short M gearshift lever.

Chassis: Pure power turns into fascinating performance

Superior power is generated in the six cylinders of its turbo engine and the unmistakable M feeling comes from chassis technology developed using motor racing expertise, allowing the BMW 1-Series M Coupe to transform this power into performance. Traditionally and as a matter of principle, the chassis of a BMW M car always has even greater driving dynamics potential than its engine. In the BMW 1-Series M coupe, too, the power characteristics and suspension settings go together to form a harmonious overall concept which provides unlimited driving pleasure in a high-performance car.

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe has a chassis whose elements have run through BMW M GmbH's racing-oriented development process, including wheel suspension, damper systems and brakes. Numerous key components were originally conceived for the BMW M3 and are now to be found in the compact high-performance coupe in modified form specifically adapted to the new model. In creating the vehicle set-up, a procedure which includes test runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the interaction of the engine, chassis and body was optimised here again so as to create a characteristic, consistent overall set of properties.

Low weight, high rigidity: front and rear axle with high aluminium content

The double pivot front axle of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is made almost entirely of aluminium. Both the extremely rigid spring struts and the swivel bearings are made of light alloy, and the tubular stabiliser is optimised in terms of rigidity and weight. The BMW 1-Series M Coupe also has a model-specific front axle support.

The aluminium five-link rear axle of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is likewise fitted with a tubular stabiliser. Axle links made of forged aluminium and aluminium shock absorbers round off the lightweight construction concept as applied to wheel suspension. Two additional longitudinal struts optimise directional stability in the rear axle. The M-specific axle kinematics and a precise set-up geared towards the relatively low vehicle weight of 1495 kilograms ensure that this chassis construction is able to transform the fascinating engine power of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe into superior performance in a way which is characteristic of the brand. And the high level of strain to which the vehicle is exposed when driven in an extremely proactive sporty style is taken into account down to the last detail. For example, the rear axle final drive of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe has a housing fitted with cooling ribs so as to allow highly effective heat dissipation.

Intelligent power distribution with variable M differential lock

What is more, the rear axle final drive of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is fitted as standard with the variable M differential lock. This generates lock-up torque as required and completely variably up to 100%, thus providing for optimum traction on all road surfaces. The variable M differential lock responds to differences in rotational speeds in the right and left rear wheel, redirecting drive torque within a fraction of a second. This means that propulsion power is always available wherever it can be best transformed into driving dynamics due to better road surface contact.

The principle of the engine-speed-sensing differential lock particularly demonstrates its superiority when there is a significant difference in friction coefficient between the drive wheels. As soon as this results in an increasing difference in rotational speed between the wheels, an increase in lock-up torque is instantly generated. So compared to conventional differential locks it is able to transmit a higher level of drive torque in demanding situations on the road.

This gives the BMW 1-Series M Coupe traction benefits on slippery surfaces, snow and sand. It also supports sporty-style motoring on narrow, winding roads such as mountain passes since optimum traction and maximum drive torque are available when accelerating out of a bend. So in this model, too, the variable M differential lock proves ideal support for the driving dynamics properties of rear-wheel drive.

Highly resilient, low weight: compound brake system

Just like their thrilling capacity for acceleration, impressive deceleration is also one of the characteristics which set every BMW M car apart from its competitors. The BMW 1-Series M Coupe is fitted with an M-specific compound high-performance brake system which provides impressive stability even under extreme stress as well as being extremely light.

The design principle of the brake system derived from motor racing guarantees excellent deceleration figures with significantly reduced heat sensitivity. Their inner-vented and perforated grey cast iron discs with a diameter of 360 millimetres at the front and 350 millimetres at the rear are linked to the aluminium disc chamber on a floating basis by means of cast-in premium steel pins. Since this arrangement greatly reduces the level of thermal stress to which the brake discs are exposed, their performance capacity and lifetime are increased. This design also promotes weight optimisation, and the reduction in unsprung masses in this section of the chassis contributes directly to an increase in agility.

The negative pressure required for the brake servo is generated by an electrically operated pump. A continuous wear indicator enables the driver to permanently monitor the state of the brake pads. A display in the cockpit provides information on the residual service life, not only increasing safety but also avoiding unnecessary maintenance.

The road contact required for transmission of both drive torque and braking torque is provided by 19-inch light alloy wheels with mixed tyres which are fitted as standard. The light alloy wheels in M-specific Y-spoke design already demonstrated their outstanding dynamic properties as part of the Competition Package for the BMW M3. The wheels on the front axle are in 9J x 19 format and fitted with low-profile 245/35 tyres. The rear wheels are 10J x 19 with tyres in 265/35 format.

As standard: steering with Servotronic function

In the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, power transmission to the rear wheels also provides the ideal basis for thrilling driving dynamics due to the consistent separation of drivetrain and steering functions. The rack-and-pinion steering is fitted with the hydraulic power steering system Servotronic which regulates its supportive effect in relation to road speed.

At low speeds the steering assistance is comfort-oriented. This means that parking manoeuvres can be handled with much reduced physical effort. At high speeds, steering support is specifically reduced so as to achieve supreme directional stability and maximum precision on bends. This gives the driver a precise sense of steering angle and feedback on the state of the road and means that the BMW 1-Series M Coupe can be steered with a high degree of directional accuracy when travelling along winding country roads at high speeds.

First-class driving stability: Dynamic Stability Control plus M Dynamic Mode

The ideal level of driving stability - both in adverse weather conditions and when driving on the race track in sporty style - is guaranteed by DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), which is adapted specifically to M requirements. It stabilises the vehicle whenever necessary by means of selective wheel intervention and a reduction in drive torque. For example, if there is an imminent tendency to oversteer or understeer on bends, the system counteracts early on. The DSC elements in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe are the Antilock Brake System (ABS), a slip control system(ASC) which prevents the wheels from spinning on road surfaces with reduced grip, the brake assistant Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), a drive-off assistant which prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards on hill starts, and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) which regulates brake force distribution on bends. DSC also compensates for the reduction of braking impact when the brake system reaches very high temperatures - an effect known as fading - by means of a selective increase in brake pressure. Regular dry braking removes any dampness from the brake discs which might impair deceleration.

In the wet or on a slippery surface the driving stability system intervenes early on but discreetly so as to avoid oversteering. As an alternative to the normal operating status, the driver can activate M Dynamic Mode (MDM) by means of a switch on the instrument panel, thereby raising the intervention threshold of the driving stability control system. This facilitates driving off on snow or loose sand by means of controlled slip. MDM also enables specifically applied, dynamic oversteering and thus controlled drifting on bends. By pressing on the MDM button for longer, the driving stability regulation system can also be completely deactivated. The current status of the system is indicated by the relevant symbols in the instrument panel.

Interior, controls and equipment: Concentrated M feeling

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe conveys a sense of driving pleasure which sets new standards in the compact segment and which can be enjoyed on a day-to-day basis thanks to the concept harmony characteristic of BMW M cars. Its racing-oriented performance characteristics are unique and the resulting potential in terms of driving dynamics provides pure fascination again and again - not just on the race track but in everyday traffic conditions, too. The first ever BMW M model in the compact segment combines the driving properties of a high-performance sports car with the unlimited functionality of a BMW 1-Series coupe. The superiority of its engine and chassis technology can be permanently felt, even in city traffic - whether in the spontaneous response of the engine, the decelerating impact of the brake system or the precision of the steering. But quite apart from this, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe also demonstrates its practical qualities with such features as four fully-fledged seats, a level of comfort which is geared towards covering lengthy distances and a luggage compartment with a capacity of 370 litres which includes a through-load facility for a ski bag.

It is not least due to the exclusive interior design that the unmistakable M feeling can be sensed even before the engine is started. The typical M cockpit and a model-specific colour and materials concept create a style which perfectly recreates a sports car ambience. A model-specific selection of equipment features provides an extensive range of options with which to individualise the vehicle. In addition to top-flight audio and navigation systems, the program of driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive mobility services is available as for the BMW 1-Series.

Secure hold, exclusive design: sports seats as standard

The standard sports seats in Boston leather offer both driver and front passenger excellent lateral hold even when taking bends in dynamic style. The design, created exclusively for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, includes orange contrast stitching on the black surfaces of the seats and backrests as well as the M logo embossed in the front of the headrests. As an optional extra, the longitudinal direction, height, tilt and backrest angle of the driver and front passenger seat can be electrically adjusted. Seat heating is also available for both front seats.

It is characteristic of sports cars that dark colours dominate inside the vehicle, thereby enhancing the driver's concentration on the road. In the BMW 1-Series M Coupe this effect is created by the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner but also by the exclusive design of the interior trim strips, door panels and cockpit scoop in dark Alcantara. These design elements also feature the orange-coloured contrast stitching, as do the gearshift and handbrake lever gaiter. An M driver footrest and M entry sills round off the exclusively styled interior.

M-specific cockpit, multifunction steering wheel with M button

The model-specific design of the characteristic M cockpit in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe also contributes to optimum vehicle control. In the instrument panel, grey dial faces for the tachometer and a speed indicator going up to 300 km/h with red needles are combined with white display illumination.

The M leather steering wheel, which also comes as standard, has multifunction keys for operating the audio and telephone systems. In addition, the characteristic M button on the right steering wheel spoke enables the driver to switch spontaneously to a sports-style vehicle set-up. This configuration activates a particularly sporty characteristic curve in the engine control. Here, accelerator pedal commands are implemented with greater spontaneity.


Extensive range of standard equipment and innovative options underscore the vehicle's premium character

In addition to those features characteristic of M vehicles and other elements specific to this particular model which directly contribute to creating an exclusive driving experience in a high-performance sports car, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe also features an extensive range of standard equipment which underscores its premium character. Its standard safety features include front, pelvis-thorax and side curtain head airbags, three-point automatic seatbelts for all seats with belt force limiters and belt tensioners at the front. Additional wishes in terms of driving comfort can also be met with a range of innovative options largely unique within the competitive field. As an alternative to the standard air conditioning system, for example, an automatic air conditioning system is available featuring separate temperature control for the driver and front passenger side, temperature-adjustable rear ventilation, and solar and condensation sensors. Other features on offer include sun protection glazing, a headlight cleaning system, a rain sensor including automatic driving light control and automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors. The exterior mirrors can also be electrically heated and automatically folded in.

The optional comfort access enables automatic door unlocking and engine start if the vehicle key carried by the driver is identified. An armrest with integrated storage compartment between the driver and front passenger seat, a storage package and clip-on cup holders provide a bonus in terms of comfort and functionality for increased driving pleasure, especially over longer distances.


Increased comfort and optimum visibility with BMW ConnectedDrive driver assistance systems

For relaxed driving over long distances, the standard cruise control can be used in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. Optional driver assistance systems from the BMW ConnectedDrive development area also include the high beam assistant, which facilitates optimum road surface illumination. This system automatically activates the high beam as soon as the traffic situation allows, switching back equally swiftly to low beam if there is oncoming traffic or sufficient ambient lighting in a built-up area.

As a supplement to the standard bi-xenon headlamps, Adaptive Headlights are also available for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe including cornering light and dynamic headlight beam throw adjustment. The Adaptive Headlight function ensures that the road is fully lit when cornering. Here the direction of swivel of the headlamps is derived from the steering angle, yaw rate and road speed of the vehicle. Every time the vehicle turns a corner, the inside headlamp casts an additional cone of light so as to illuminate the road in the direction in which the vehicle is heading.

Park Distance Control with sensors at the rear end, also an optional feature, serves to facilitate reverse parking. An acoustic signal is heard whose frequency increases as the vehicle gets closer to an obstacle; in conjunction with the optional navigation system, this is supplemented by a visual display of the vehicle's position on the on-board monitor.

High-quality audio and navigation systems, ground-breaking integration of smartphones and external music players

The audio system BMW Radio Business comes as standard in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe and includes a CD player and six speakers. Optional features are a CD changer, a receiver unit for DAB digital radio signals (Digital Audio Broadcast), a USB audio interface and a HiFi speaker system. Maximum audio enjoyment is provided by the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, likewise available ex works, featuring digital amplifier technology and ten speakers.

In conjunction with the optional navigation system Professional, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe is fitted with the iDrive operating system. This enables operation of infotainment, navigation and communication functions using a Controller featuring favourite buttons on the central console as well as additional favourite buttons below the radio operating unit. Menu functions and maps are displayed on the 8.8-inch, high-resolution Control Display which is placed at the centre of the dashboard for perfect ergonomics.

During activated route guidance, map depiction on the Control Display is supplemented by arrows. Full screen map display provides an incomparably detailed view of the region through which the vehicle is currently travelling. As an alternative, an assistance window can be activated in the Control Display which provides additional graphics, information from the on-board computer or details of the entertainment program. All navigation data is saved on an 80 GB hard drive which is permanently installed in the vehicle and can also be used for creating a personal music archive. Music files can be transferred from CDs, external MP3 players or USB sticks, for example, with a storage capacity reserved for this purpose on the hard drive of over 12 GB.

In combination with the navigation system Professional including mobile phone preparation, innovative technologies to integrate mobile phones and music players are available for the BMW 1 M Series Coupe. Mobile end devices can also be controlled via the iDrive operating system. A newly developed interface technology allows integration of the latest generation of the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPod touch. These devices can be controlled via the iDrive menu, including all the latest functions.

As the latest addition to the range of office functions also developed within the BMW ConnectedDrive program, e-mails can be displayed in the BMW 1-Series M Coupe via Bluetooth. Owners of a BlackBerry® smartphone made by the mobile phone manufacturer RIM (Research In Motion) will be able to access the phone's e-mail directory via their BMW's iDrive operating system. The messages can be shown on the Control Display and read out aloud using the optional voice output function.

In addition to unlimited use of the internet in the vehicle, BMW ConnectedDrive also provides access to internet-based services to optimise navigation and entertainment functions. The selection of Google services which can be used in the vehicle includes Google Local Search via Google Maps and the display of images from the Google service Panoramio, showing the travel destination entered in the navigation system. It is also possible to update music titles online.




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