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Originally posted by Rippley
The 1-series is designed to be an alternative/competitor to the VW Golf/Audi A3 hatchbacks. It is not a sportscar anymore than the rest of the standard BMX lineup is. When they put out an M1, then we can start talking about sportscars.
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Actually, according to BMW's new nomenclature structure, the performance versions of the 1 series will carry the #2 badge. Its expected that the M2 will carry a 2.4l turbocharged engine, and it will be delivered in 2006 (after the new 3-series and M4, in 2005)