1-Series w/ 3-cylinder engine?

runNgun · 04-30-2009, 12:24 AM

Just saw this from 4wheelsnews site. I think its suspect, but wondered if any other source is reporting this? Maybe its from their April fools edition?

http://www.4wheelsnews.com/upcoming-...so-considered/

"Scheduled for 2012, the upcoming Bmw 1-Series will follow the same recipe shown by the current version! In a recent interview, Mr. Klaus Draeger Bmw’s head of development, said that the future version of the compact car will carry a three-cylinder engine.

Now don’t imagine this will be a slow vehicle because the manufacturer is considering a supercharged version of this powerplant which will deliver more power but also a smaller fuel consumption. The big surprise is that the new 1-Series will also be offered in 100% electric version! Now let’s wait and see how this vehicle will look. As soon as we will find out something we will let you know!"

cougfan335 · 04-30-2009, 01:50 AM

Sounds like the wonderful rumors of the Z2, but taken to the extreme. Never gonna happen (unless they cut the weight down to maybe 2,500 lbs).

blue2fire · 04-30-2009, 02:06 AM

Ha, that is a joke. (or is it?)

JB135i · 04-30-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

Ha, that is a joke. (or is it?)

Socialism isn't funny...

This is the crap you get when the government constantly attacks businesses.

The Smart-For-Two will be the new halo M car.

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runNgun Private First Class 10 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	1-Series w/ 3-cylinder engine? Just saw this from 4wheelsnews site. I think its suspect, but wondered if any other source is reporting this? Maybe its from their April fools edition? http://www.4wheelsnews.com/upcoming-...so-considered/ "Scheduled for 2012, the upcoming Bmw 1-Series will follow the same recipe shown by the current version! In a recent interview, Mr. Klaus Draeger Bmw’s head of development, said that the future version of the compact car will carry a three-cylinder engine. Now don’t imagine this will be a slow vehicle because the manufacturer is considering a supercharged version of this powerplant which will deliver more power but also a smaller fuel consumption. The big surprise is that the new 1-Series will also be offered in 100% electric version! Now let’s wait and see how this vehicle will look. As soon as we will find out something we will let you know!"
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cougfan335 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe MT, Montego/Saddle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (6)	Sounds like the wonderful rumors of the Z2, but taken to the extreme. Never gonna happen (unless they cut the weight down to maybe 2,500 lbs). __________________ e92 335i: Montego, Saddle Brown, Burl Walnut, MT, Sport, Prem, CW, PDC, Rear Shade. Mods: JB4, BMS Dual Intake, Cyba Scoops, Beyern Mesh Chrome 19" wheels, 15% F1 tint, LeatherZ weighted shift knob, body color reflectors, Matte black grill with Montego surround, middle lower grill removed, left and right lower grills painted black.
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