F20 1-series BMW Performance Aero Kit and Stripes Spied - BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i

Jason · 08-03-2011, 05:45 PM

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F20 1-series BMW Performance Aero Kit and Stripes Spied

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Seen in these photos for the first time is what we believe is the F20 1-series with BMW Performance Aero Kit (front bumper, sideskirts, and rear bumper) with BMW Performance racing stripes. As with the prior 1-series, the BMW Performance program for the F20 will feature both cosmetic and performance parts, some of which may be revealed at the upcoming Frankfurt IAA show in September.

Which clues indicate that the aero parts underneath the camouflage are BMW Performance parts and not merely M-sport parts?

Foremost, the BMW Performance stripes are a pretty good indication. Also, BMW has already released images of the F20 M-sport model, so there's little need to camouflage M-sport parts. Compared to F20 M-sport photos below, this test car's front bumper is clearly a different shape and style. Lastly, this particular model also features special badging of some kind (covered by camouflage tape). The F20 M-sport does not feature any special badges.

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F20 M-sport pics for comparison:

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How the BMW Performance accessories stripes look on the current 1-series coupe:

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SCOTT26 · 08-04-2011, 05:12 AM

Yes @ Frankfurt. BMW will introduce the first "BMW Performance accessories" for the new 1er Sporthatch.

At first it will be mainly cosmetic but @ Geneva 2012 alongside the 3er Sedan which will also launch with "BMW Performance accessories"
The BMW 1er Sporthatch 3dr will receive it's world premiere along with expansion of further BMW performance accessories aimed at performance updates.

@ The IAA, BMW will have every example of the new F20 1er Sporthatch on display within Hall 11 in a special area, From the 116i Efficient Dynamics right up to the BMW Performance 120d.

The 1er also represents one of several new premieres and one full model line being represented with over seventy cars from BMW on show and live in the driving status.

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SCOTT26 · 08-04-2011, 05:40 AM

BMW M and BMWi @ The IAA , Frankfurt 2011.

bora · 08-04-2011, 05:47 AM

there is another topic with video from frankfurt where we can see the performance 1 series...

could we have pictures of it ?

Rickster311 · 08-04-2011, 06:13 AM

Am I the only one who thinks these headlights are just utterly massive? Either way, it'll be a popular car in the states, a great car to compete against Audi's A3, but if I had a choice between the two, I'd def. lean to the A3.

BMWDAD · 08-04-2011, 06:27 AM

My favorite car of all time................ 2002 tii, looks like a modern version is coming my way! And just when I was thinking about the Subaru Boxer Coupe!

Dackelone · 08-04-2011, 06:49 AM

I can wait to see it in the flesh at the IAA come Sept!!!

pow · 08-04-2011, 07:14 AM

If you mess up the 1series, pleas dont try to add stripes

m_thompson · 08-04-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I can wait to see it in the flesh at the IAA come Sept!!!

I will be there on either the 24th or the 25th.

esqu1re · 08-04-2011, 07:59 AM

No amount of makeup will make this car look right from the front. It needs redesign of the front. It's not even bug-eyed cute like the first generation US WRX. It just looks bleh...proportions are wrong.

grandmoff · 08-04-2011, 08:11 AM

Headlights are absurdly huge. Racing stripes are derp-tastic. I would pick a GTI or A3 over this any day.

宝马.e90 · 08-04-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

No amount of makeup will make this car look right from the front. It needs redesign of the front...It just looks bleh...proportions are wrong.

+1

bmwdinamo · 08-04-2011, 08:45 AM

^agreed. Those headlights are hideous!

BMWI6 · 08-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by grandmoff

Headlights are absurdly huge. Racing stripes are derp-tastic. I would pick a GTI or A3 over this any day.

+1,000,000,000,000 This car is horrendous and then new generation gti is gorgeous and when then new a3 comes out it should be gorgeous as well.

mkoesel · 08-04-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The BMW 1er Sporthatch 3dr will receive it's world premiere...

@ The IAA, BMW will have every example of the new F20 1er Sporthatch on display within Hall 11 in a special area, From the 116i Efficient Dynamics right up to the BMW Performance 120d.

SCOTT, will we see a N20B20-powered 120i and 128i models come in Frankfurt too? Possibly for the 3 door model only to start, to set it apart from the 5 door?

Smokey · 08-04-2011, 10:01 AM

They need to use the racing stripes to cover up those ugly headlights

Dennis911 · 08-04-2011, 10:29 AM

I would rather take the bus than drive a car with such a stripe on it...whatever happened to subtllty?
But being the business major that I am I can understand that BMW wants to take as big a piece from the tuning cake as possible. So good luck with that.

My E90 · 08-04-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokey

They need to use the racing stripes to cover up those ugly headlights

This.

formula M · 08-04-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis911

I would rather take the bus than drive a car with such a stripe on it... whatever happened to subtllty?

...

Exactly..^^

The striping for that car doesn't work, because NOTHING about that car's exterior DNA, speaks of handling, or performance. Yet racing stripe?

The car looks foolish..

numba1guju · 08-04-2011, 11:43 AM

duct tape license plate mod FTW!!!

Diver · 08-04-2011, 12:12 PM

Aero, the perfect companion for your 1.8L diesel.

slowfast · 08-04-2011, 01:02 PM

I like the fact that the face is blurred, but you can still see him through the mirror.

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SCOTT26 Colonel Drives: Amazonite Silver Beauty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 2,006 iTrader: (0)	Yes @ Frankfurt. BMW will introduce the first "BMW Performance accessories" for the new 1er Sporthatch. At first it will be mainly cosmetic but @ Geneva 2012 alongside the 3er Sedan which will also launch with "BMW Performance accessories" The BMW 1er Sporthatch 3dr will receive it's world premiere along with expansion of further BMW performance accessories aimed at performance updates. @ The IAA, BMW will have every example of the new F20 1er Sporthatch on display within Hall 11 in a special area, From the 116i Efficient Dynamics right up to the BMW Performance 120d. The 1er also represents one of several new premieres and one full model line being represented with over seventy cars from BMW on show and live in the driving status. __________________ 4. Last edited by SCOTT26; 08-04-2011 at 05:36 AM.

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SCOTT26 Colonel Drives: Amazonite Silver Beauty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE Posts: 2,006 iTrader: (0)	BMW M and BMWi @ The IAA , Frankfurt 2011. Attached Images __________________ 4.

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pow Enlisted Member Drives: 320i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Stripes dont work for me If you mess up the 1series, pleas dont try to add stripes __________________

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Rickster311 Private First Class Drives: BMW M1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	Am I the only one who thinks these headlights are just utterly massive? Either way, it'll be a popular car in the states, a great car to compete against Audi's A3, but if I had a choice between the two, I'd def. lean to the A3.

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BMWDAD Captain Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe/6mt/sports Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 741 iTrader: (0)	My favorite car of all time................ 2002 tii, looks like a modern version is coming my way! And just when I was thinking about the Subaru Boxer Coupe!

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Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,327 iTrader: (0)	I can wait to see it in the flesh at the IAA come Sept!!!

08-04-2011, 07:59 AM	#10
esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,858 iTrader: (0)	No amount of makeup will make this car look right from the front. It needs redesign of the front. It's not even bug-eyed cute like the first generation US WRX. It just looks bleh...proportions are wrong. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust

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grandmoff Private First Class Drives: 2011 e92 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 iTrader: (1)	Headlights are absurdly huge. Racing stripes are derp-tastic. I would pick a GTI or A3 over this any day.

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Dennis911 Enlisted Member Drives: e46 320td Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Germany, Bavaria Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I would rather take the bus than drive a car with such a stripe on it...whatever happened to subtllty? But being the business major that I am I can understand that BMW wants to take as big a piece from the tuning cake as possible. So good luck with that.

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slowfast New Member Drives: M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 26 iTrader: (3)	I like the fact that the face is blurred, but you can still see him through the mirror.

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