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      05-17-2011, 08:32 AM   #45
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... it would stand to reason that a 128i powered by an N20 would match a 130i powered by an N52.
I would go as far as to say that this is all but fact. We have already seen the N20B20 work its magic in conjunction with the 8 speed ZF in the X1, which also formerly had the N52B30 @ 258hp. Better acceleration and lower emissions than the outgoing model.

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Perhaps there might be an N55 powered car later but not without a much more aggressive configuration.
Sure, we could end up with a situation here that mimics the E30 325i vs. the E30 M3. The former was a 6 cyl (M50, IIRC) with about 165hp, while the latter was a 4 cyl S14 with 200hp+.

My gut still tells me there is more in store for the role of the 4 cyl turbo, however. I think we will see an N20, or its successor (N21?) with 280hp. An N55 may thus not be necessary for the 1 series and X1. To me, the model changeover to the F2x is the prime time to get everyone used to the fact that the smallest RWD BMW will forgo the 6 cylinder entirely from this point forward. We shall see.
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      05-17-2011, 08:50 AM   #46
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Quad system bumper, possible.
Admiration on the face of the guy looking at the car, that's a fact :-)

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I'm totally with you on this one.... I see a 1M hatch coming.... this would sell ridiculously well in europe. Mights have to chop the 120D out for a freshy..
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      05-17-2011, 09:02 AM   #47
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I have to say the new 1 series turns out to look better and better. Especially the Interior seems to be a huge leap forward.
Shame I will never buy one since they won´t offer a NA 6 cylinder. My friends 130i is just too creamy and smooth to pass on such an engine.
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      05-17-2011, 09:08 AM   #48
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Shame I will never buy [another new BMW] since they won´t offer a NA [engine].
Fixed.
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      05-17-2011, 10:24 AM   #49
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Why o why does BMW keep making every line bigger....
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      05-17-2011, 10:30 AM   #50
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Why o why does BMW keep making every line bigger....
I agree.. I think this is a bad direction they are taking. I don't see myself buying another 3 series (and I have loved the 3 series for many years owning an E36, E46 and 2 E90's) because they are getting too big. My next BMW will most likely be the F20.
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      05-17-2011, 11:54 AM   #51
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That's a 135i front end....
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      05-17-2011, 05:01 PM   #52
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m-sport package is for the win
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      05-18-2011, 11:28 AM   #53
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I love everything about what I see except all those steering wheel buttons.
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      05-24-2011, 01:52 PM   #54
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Why are you sure it´s a 135i? Just because it has one exhaust on each side of the rear or is there any insider info?
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      05-24-2011, 01:52 PM   #55
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The interior is missing some "decorative" fixings especially on the upper part of the dash.
no need to defend it, interior looks great.

but I am quite bored with the M sport front bumper - hasn't changed much in quite a few years
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      05-24-2011, 01:56 PM   #56
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1 series M hatchback, USA.
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1 series M hatchback, USA.
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JOY is the F20 being offered in the USA!
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      05-24-2011, 03:44 PM   #58
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JOY is the F20 being offered in the USA!
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The Ultimate Driving Machine just might be a hatch
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It makes me mental that BMW won't bring this to the US
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Hey in a few years I will be looking at kids and need something cheaper and more useful.. 135i hatch would be damned hard to say no to.

I think this would kill in the US, quit mucking about with the GTs and give us the hatch!
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      05-25-2011, 04:30 AM   #61
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