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Originally Posted by Grovsnus
The weakest Motorsport (M) model has 444 hp. The US X1 regardless of line/trim has 240 or 300, depending on model.
Then there's the lack of a manual shift (in the US). No, an rpm-restricted ability to shift up or down on an automatic gearbox does not count.
And yes, the brakes on the X1 are a tad underdimensioned, especially for the 300 hp 35i, and the weight distribution isn't exactly Motorsport either.
Calling it an M is pretentious, like adding false embellishments to your name.
The X1 is a great car, and you may be a great person, but adding an ///M badge (or III to your name) just marks you as a wannabe.
Now if you have a window decal or license plate holder that marks you as an M fan, that's different - it doesn't make a claim.
That said, if the claim is as absurd as to clearly fall into parody, it's different. Like the GT emblem I saw on a 2CV, or an old BMW 1600 with Spirit of Ecstasy on the hood.
Be proud of what you have - what you don't have doesn't in any way diminish what you do have.
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Pretty much everything you said is incorrect.
1. The M3 has only 414 horsepower, and the 1M has 335. With the JB4 stg 2 and e85, my X1 is just over 400 horsepower at the crank. Even without e85, my X1 is still faster than a 1M.
2. The vast majority of M cars are sold with automatic gearboxes
3. The brakes on the 35i are actually bigger than the 28i's and are quite good.
4. Weight distribution is nearly 50/50. What are you talking about?
I haven't added an emblem to my x1, but it doesn't change the fact that the 35i M sport is practically an "M" car. Things would be different if BMW had never come out with the X5 M or X6 M, but now that they have, there is practically no differentiation between the 35i M sport and what they would come out with a X1 M. Again, I'll run down the list for you:
The X 1 35i M sport already has:
1. M suspension
2. M DTC and stability control software
3. More power routed to the rear wheels than the non-m version
4. 19 inch M wheels and p-zero tires
5. M specific bodywork
6. M badges on the sills, steering wheel, and wheels
7. With the JB4, a 0-60 faster than the M3's and a 12.9 1/4 mile - faster than a Cayenne turbo S
8. Nearly 50/50 weight distribution.
So again, what's missing from a X1 "m" ?