BMW’s Concept 1-series tii has been causing a bit of a stir of late, with word getting out it’s housing a more powerful version of the 335i’s 3.0L twin turbo. The rumor comes from a group of German journalists who have apparently driven the car. With the U.S. introduction of the 1-series just around the corner, it makes sense for BMW to test more powerful versions and expand the limited range of models coming to the world’s biggest car market. Currently, only the 128i and 135i are scheduled to go on sale in the States.
Interestingly, the engine is said to be tweaked to produce 340hp, up from the original 306hp, suggesting it may be the basis for a possible hardcore version, according to the guys from AutoBild. A car as potent and light as this could easily blitz the competition, as its RWD setup will give it the precision and control not possible in most of its rivals due to their FWD or AWD powertrains.
The concept also featured a fully aerodynamically tuned bodykit and plenty of carbon-fiber to keep weight down and strength up. The carbon-fiber roof, as seen on the concept, could also become a trademark of BMW’s high-performance coupes. It’s likely a limited slip differential will be made available as a factory option on the standard coupe models, so there’s a good chance the tii would get a LSD as standard.
One thing about BMW is that most of its concept vehicles usually end up in production either as is or with very few modifications, however with this one BMW will have to tread carefully as it could turn out to be a possible M3-killer. Production plans may not be concrete yet, although we certainly hope BMW goes ahead with it.



From http://www.motorauthority.com/news/c...on-with-340hp/

 

I like it more then the new M3

 

Not bad at all.

 

Although I still think it lacks in looks, this car is going to be insane performance-wise.


Why the hell couldn't they do that interior in the new ///M!!??

 

Simply awesome. Should be landing on our shores just as I'm graduating and ready to pick one up

 

that is gonna be bad *** !!!!

and you are correct sir , the interior is bad as aswell..... much better then the new m3. the reason why thy didnt make it liek this is cuase i think this time they targeed the older crowd that like subtle **** .they refined it too much..

also , i think they said that they are briging the CSL over this time, wich i think will be the real M ,the way it should of came from the factory in the first place..... so if u wanna play u gonna pay...

 

Jeez, they're gonna need to TT the new M3 and M5 before long or else the 35's are gonna be more powerful...

 

is this car suppose to be as small as civic coupe?

 

its gonna be around that size smaller then the 335

 

its supposed to be the same size as the E46 M3 Coupe.

 

basically e46 is coming back eh?
i might be interested in this !

 

Get rid of the silly stripes and I will definitely buy this car!

 

The design sucks less than the new M3. Potential performance looks very interesting.... would like to see the estimated curb weight.

 

Interesting....

 

Actually, it's smaller than the E46, but almost the same length as the E36, but a LOT taller.