2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

After months of teasing, BMW has officially unveiled the 1-Series M Coupe in Detroit. Designed to be the last word in affordable performance, the 1M features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission which allows the 1,495 kg (3,295 lb) car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 17.3 seconds, and onto an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Despite these impressive figures, the car has a modest fuel consumption rating of 9.6 L/100km (24.5 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 224 g/km. To back up this beefy powertrain, engineers gave the car an aluminum-intensive suspension which uses a double pivot front axle and a five-link rear. Furthermore, the coupe has been outfitted with an M differential that "responds to differences in rotational speeds in the right and left rear wheel, redirecting drive torque within a fraction of a second." Last but not least, there's a full assortment of handling technology such as DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Antilock Brakes (ABS), anti-slip control (ASC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and Cornering Brake Control (CBC). On the styling front, the car boasts unique fascias, flared wheel arches, and 19-inch light alloy wheels. Only three exterior colors will be available and they include Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic and Valencia Orange Metallic.

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