Better spy shots of BMW 1 Series Coupe

[Raghavan]

OMG this car looks awesome i want it.
I was having doubts about the taillights but now that they're exposed i think they look great. Under all that tape i couldn't tell if i liked them or not.

[LonghornTX]

The tail lamps really work well with the car.? I like it.? 1 series or Challenger...hmm....

Is there going to be a 128i?

They haven't confirmed what the entry level offering will be, but consensus is pointing towards the 128i with ~230hp.

[LonghornTX]

I would prefer the 128i as well. Come to think of it, I'd probably prefer the 328i to the 335i at this point too.

I do like the lighter weight of the N52 option as well, but in this case you will likely not be getting the killer brakes that will be available on the turbo as well as no M pack (possibly).  There could also be a couple other performance enhancements that will be on the 135i that will not be available on the 128i (or whatever it turns out to be).

Also, for me, the allure of a car as fast as the turbo will be just too much to resist.  Were talking 0-60 in 4.7-4.8 seconds with a very low 13 1/4 mile, all while returning a likely 25mpg mixed economy.  Plus, the tuning for this car is simply ridiculous.  A vishnu piggyback ECU gives ~75hp and ~100ftlb all for ~$1000 while maintaining stock drivability and the ability to easily convert back to stock if need be.

[LonghornTX]

Neither.? There have been TT diesel engines out there for years.

But have there been TT 4-cylinder turbos for years?