Surprisingly, the 1M's got a nice amount of trunk space that gave me no issues when running my weekend errands - save for the fact that things did move around quite a bit thanks to the drive.
Ah, the drive.
Here's where the 1M really shines. Now, ladies, this is a vehicle we can all enjoy. It's small, it's nimble and it's fast. What's not to love? Of course, you'll need to drive a stick (an ever-important lesson to learn), however, once you've mastered that skill you'll definitely want to put it to good use behind the wheel of the 1M.
Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo engine, this little beast pushes out 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. And while those numbers might not mean much to you, what's important is that it means this little Bimmer can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. Piloting the 1M will leave you in goosebumps for all the right reasons. Mr. St-Pierre said it best when he described the BMW as whispering evil nothings in his ear while he drove it; and I'd have to agree.
I don't care how much of a civilized driver you think you are, get behind the wheel of the 1M and it all goes out the window. The 6-speed manual box with silky-smooth gear changes and a clutch that's perhaps one of the easiest to manipulate (in heels or flats, I promise) begs to be driven hard. And the compact tightness of the 1M means confidence behind the wheel is also sky-high. This car is just easy to drive, so why wouldn't you push it?
Powered out the rear wheels, the 1M can get a bit squirrel-y if pushed too hard, but all the onboard sensors will have you snapped back into place in no time with only a bit of rubber on the road and a smile on your face to show for the slip.
Unfortunately, where the 1M falls flat is in the practicality department. This is not a family ride by any means. As a weekend joyride vehicle, it's ideal. And if you've got the spare $50,000+ to spend on just such a toy, then please, please, please go and get one. If not, I'd say wait for the next-gen M3 or buy a used one if you really must own an M-badged car (and I don't see why you wouldn't!).
Sexy, sleek and oh-so compact, you could even say it's the ideal car for the modern woman to own. It commands just the right amount of respect on the road, but has enough sex appeal to stay away from the masculine side most cars reside on - as close to automotive perfection as you're going to get.
Ah, the drive.
Here's where the 1M really shines. Now, ladies, this is a vehicle we can all enjoy. It's small, it's nimble and it's fast. What's not to love? Of course, you'll need to drive a stick (an ever-important lesson to learn), however, once you've mastered that skill you'll definitely want to put it to good use behind the wheel of the 1M.
Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo engine, this little beast pushes out 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. And while those numbers might not mean much to you, what's important is that it means this little Bimmer can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. Piloting the 1M will leave you in goosebumps for all the right reasons. Mr. St-Pierre said it best when he described the BMW as whispering evil nothings in his ear while he drove it; and I'd have to agree.
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| Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo engine, this little beast pushes out 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
I don't care how much of a civilized driver you think you are, get behind the wheel of the 1M and it all goes out the window. The 6-speed manual box with silky-smooth gear changes and a clutch that's perhaps one of the easiest to manipulate (in heels or flats, I promise) begs to be driven hard. And the compact tightness of the 1M means confidence behind the wheel is also sky-high. This car is just easy to drive, so why wouldn't you push it?
Powered out the rear wheels, the 1M can get a bit squirrel-y if pushed too hard, but all the onboard sensors will have you snapped back into place in no time with only a bit of rubber on the road and a smile on your face to show for the slip.
Unfortunately, where the 1M falls flat is in the practicality department. This is not a family ride by any means. As a weekend joyride vehicle, it's ideal. And if you've got the spare $50,000+ to spend on just such a toy, then please, please, please go and get one. If not, I'd say wait for the next-gen M3 or buy a used one if you really must own an M-badged car (and I don't see why you wouldn't!).
Sexy, sleek and oh-so compact, you could even say it's the ideal car for the modern woman to own. It commands just the right amount of respect on the road, but has enough sex appeal to stay away from the masculine side most cars reside on - as close to automotive perfection as you're going to get.
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| If you've got the spare $50,000+ to spend on just such a toy, then please, please, please go and get one. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
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