BMW Concept 1 Series tii

From the side, the profile of the new BMW 1 Series Coupe is retained, but the Concept 1 Series tii features extensively remodelled side sills and a uniquely-designed 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheel finished in dark chrome. From the rear, the aerodynamic enhancements continue with a carbon-fibre boot-mounted gurney-flap rear spoiler to deliver enhanced rear down force. Weight is further reduced with the rear bumper insert also made from lightweight carbon-fibre material.

The car’s exterior colours and motorsport orientation continue inside the car. Supportive bucket seats give the highest levels of lateral support while the three-spoke sports steering wheel is covered in Alcantara with body-colour white inserts. The roof lining, door linings and instrument panel are also covered in Alcantara. Ahead of the steering wheel, the instrument binnacle also reflects the motorsport intentions of the car with a white rev-counter with red needles dominating the driver’s view. There is no current information available on the drivetrain of the BMW Concept 1 Series tii or any plans to develop it for series production.

The new BMW M3 Saloon Alongside the reveal of the Concept 1 Series tii, the new BMW M3 makes its public debut at the Tokyo Motorshow. Like the M3 Coupe, the engine in the new M3 Saloon develops 420hp at 8,300rpm, 400Nm of torque at 3,900rpm and red-lines at 8,400rpm. To emphasise the real-world drivability of the engine, 85 per cent of torque is available over an engine range of 6,500rpm, starting at 1,750rpm. Power is transferred to the road by BMW M’s six-speed manual gearbox and variable M differential. This conveys up to 100 per cent of available power to the wheel with most grip. The M3 Saloon accelerates from zero to 62mph in 4.9 seconds, being only 0.1 seconds slower than the Coupe, before going onto a limited top speed of 155mph. BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme, however, ensures that these supercar levels of performance do not compromise economy with the car delivering 22.8mpg on the combined cycle.

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