Dear BMW, Please build an X1M!

BlackJackel · 09-26-2013, 11:20 AM

Just saw the press release for the new M3/4. Wow!

Its based off the N55 engine...

So if they put the engine, power train, cooling, exhaust, etc in an X1 and maybe even some CF and M suspension goodies?

430 hp (the new engines output) would give it around 9/1 hp/wt and performance on par or better than a X5/6M! It would not be a threat to any other car/SAV in their lineup. If they "bump" up the X5/6M this could be a real option. Too bad they probably won't do it.

I love my X1 and the Dinan splits the difference between a "stock" X1 and a "stock" X5/6M.
I still love the big X-M SAVs, but they are an anachronism. My SRT8 Jeep ate gas, tires,etc at an alarming rate for the same reason. 5400 pounds just isn't as efficient as 3900 pounds...
Add in the MSRP of an X5/6 M being $100,000+ with reasonable options and I think many of us would gladly pay, for a loaded up model, say $60,000+ for a 430+hp, sub 3900# X1M SAV....

Thoughts?

eric9610 · 09-26-2013, 12:08 PM

+1

Vertigo//SD · 09-26-2013, 12:19 PM

+2

Lucky13 · 09-26-2013, 02:37 PM

Not going to happen. Probably will see an X4 M though but even that's not guaranteed. Figure you have another year at least until the M4 series coupes and convertibles are really out and production is ramping up and the X1 will be nearing to end of its life cycle going to a front wheel drive. More importantly is that they don't even offer a 3.0 in Europe and Europe sells a lot more X1's than the US.

edx1 · 09-27-2013, 09:00 PM

And the xdrive35i beats than the new RS Q3, which would actually be the closest X1M competitor, in many performance areas anyway.

Naambezet · 10-01-2013, 09:51 AM

No.
It is not M worthy. M needs to be pure. The X5 and X6M are also a disgrace for the M division.

EpistemicConfusion · 10-01-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naambezet

No.
It is not M worthy. M needs to be pure. The X5 and X6M are also a disgrace for the M division.

I think talking too much about germanic purity might be going too close to a Godwin's Law.

09-26-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
BlackJackel Private 5 Rep 80 Posts Drives: Black X1 35i, Dinan stage 2 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0)	Dear BMW, Please build an X1M! Just saw the press release for the new M3/4. Wow! Its based off the N55 engine... So if they put the engine, power train, cooling, exhaust, etc in an X1 and maybe even some CF and M suspension goodies? 430 hp (the new engines output) would give it around 9/1 hp/wt and performance on par or better than a X5/6M! It would not be a threat to any other car/SAV in their lineup. If they "bump" up the X5/6M this could be a real option. Too bad they probably won't do it. I love my X1 and the Dinan splits the difference between a "stock" X1 and a "stock" X5/6M. I still love the big X-M SAVs, but they are an anachronism. My SRT8 Jeep ate gas, tires,etc at an alarming rate for the same reason. 5400 pounds just isn't as efficient as 3900 pounds... Add in the MSRP of an X5/6 M being $100,000+ with reasonable options and I think many of us would gladly pay, for a loaded up model, say $60,000+ for a 430+hp, sub 3900# X1M SAV.... Thoughts?
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Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	Not going to happen. Probably will see an X4 M though but even that's not guaranteed. Figure you have another year at least until the M4 series coupes and convertibles are really out and production is ramping up and the X1 will be nearing to end of its life cycle going to a front wheel drive. More importantly is that they don't even offer a 3.0 in Europe and Europe sells a lot more X1's than the US. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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edx1 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 206 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wasatch front iTrader: (0)	And the xdrive35i beats than the new RS Q3, which would actually be the closest X1M competitor, in many performance areas anyway.
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Naambezet First Lieutenant 11 Rep 305 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sDrive 20i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	No. It is not M worthy. M needs to be pure. The X5 and X6M are also a disgrace for the M division.
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