2011 BMW 1-Series spied up close

CarPix / 2011 BMW 1-Series up close spy photo

By Zack Newmark
June 9, 2009 9:21 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Spy Photos

We got some new spy photos featuring the 2011 BMW 1-Series.  This time around, a series of shots with the hatch wide open gives us a view from a new angle.

Still mostly camouflaged, we see this five-door edging closer to its production ready model.  We hope to some day get a few pictures of the rumored 1er shooting brake, if the car actually exists.

Until then, we can recap what we know about the upcoming 2011 hatchback.  Power could come from either a naturally aspirated or turbocharged petrol.  Horsepower will range from about 105 horsepower with the base 1.3-liter engine, a retuned unit with 136 hp, or a 326 horsepower model.  If you prefer a turbo diesel engine, you will get a choice between a 150, 184, or 211 horsepower unit.  The driver will reign in that power with either an automatic transmission or a six-speed manual.

The rear-wheel-drive car is also getting touched up by the Efficient Dynamics crew at the automaker.  They will be doing their best to keep emissions low, while maximizing fuel economy.  Although we have photos of the interior, details are pretty hard to discern.  We can see a multi-function steering wheel apparently with a Bluetooth function built in.

We expect to see the debut of the 2011 BMW 1-Series within a year-and-a-half.

Comments

N20_Purge
June 9, 2009 10:25 PM
There is a postive side, it can't be worse than the current 1-series.... or can it?

RzGTmorio
June 10, 2009 2:10 AM
I want this for dinner! But well seasoned... lol I want this for dinner! But well seasoned, when an accident ... but I do not want to be together at the banquet this car xD

BabyMilo
June 10, 2009 2:44 AM
I like the current 1, i think that it looks good.

I hope that they do a good jon of this car, it is hard to tell becuase they have done such a good ob with the camo

Schizo0223
June 10, 2009 3:59 AM
I'm glad that someone else likes the current 1 series as well! It looks purposeful!

Maverick8
June 10, 2009 7:11 AM
I like the back end of the current 1-series but not the front, looks a bit too tame for the new design road for BMW.

Is a re-design to soon? Didn't it just come out last year?

AG4
June 10, 2009 8:10 AM
The current 1-series hatchback was launched in 2004. Next year it will be six years old.

Bristol411S3
June 10, 2009 1:14 PM
"Shooting Break"!!!!! Seriously, you guys are doing my head in... ;-)

sw1000
June 10, 2009 1:33 PM
I recently owned a 3 door 120d M sport hatch with the 18" wheels on, looks very nice when it's specced up. I have now traded and gone for the 123d M sport coupe with 18" wheels and red leather. The coupe gives it that little bit more of an aggressive look.

I love it plus it drives well.

HEMI426
June 10, 2009 3:17 PM
I hope bmw doesn't make it too long like the lancia delta, seat leon, subaru impreza or the new astra.

Paulds
June 10, 2009 7:21 PM
Totally agreed, sw1000, I owned a 5 door 130i and it´s awsome, fun to drive, great look (I think)... I hope the new one looks even better...

Triple_X
June 10, 2009 7:56 PM
Me too i love the design of the 1 Series.

Give it to me 3 doors, white and with 18 inches wheels.

sw1000: I drove a 123d coupé with M pack like yours. Loved it. But i never drove a 120d. IS there much difference?

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