BMW 1-Series Coming To US and Canada

Sure, this is not tech news, but it’s a Monday, and I refuse to post more iPhone news. After being rumored for a while, BMW finally confirmed that the 1-Series coupe will be making it to the US (and Canada!) shores next spring, great news to those looking for an entry-level model. The even better news is that the car is gorgeous and fits in nice with the other models.

Included on the base 128i model is a 3.0L I6 with 230HP, while the 135i has a twin-turbo I6 with 300HP. The promised 0-62MPH on the 135i is 5.3s, nothing earth-shattering, but not bad nonetheless. Pricing is not disclosed, but considering that this will be an entry model to fall below the 3-Series, $30K for the 128i sounds realistic.

BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The next BMW legend, the 1 Series Coupe, represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design. By combining sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, the 1 Series Coupe will reinvent the niche that the legendary BMW 2002 created.

Source: Autoblog