BMW unveils 1 Series M Coupé at Sepang racetrack
The 1 Series M Coupé features a twin-turbocharged 3.0L engine.—Picture courtesy of BMW MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — BMW Group Malaysia today unveiled the all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the high-performance variant of the company’s compact model.
Highlighting the vehicle’s prowess, BMW chose the M Track Experience Asia 2012 at the Sepang International Circuit as the venue for the introduction.
Powering the 1 Series M Coupé is the award-winning 3.0L TwinTurbo producing 340bhp and 450Nm, capable of powering the car from 0-100kph in a claimed 4.9 seconds
“With the all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupé, the fascinating driving experience offered by a high-performance sports car is brought to the premium compact segment in Malaysia for the very first time,” said Sashi Ambi, corporate communications manager for BMW Group Malaysia.
“The new car will deliver a whole new dimension of sports-style driving pleasure to our customers.”
The 1 Series M Coupé is priced at RM508,800 without insurance.
