Upon its launch in 2011, the BMW 1M came in for a bit of criticism for being something of a parts-bin car. Take one regular ...

BMW’s 1-series M Coupe of 2011-2012 ... The Akrapovic’s rasp and the engine’s eagerness mask the 1M motor’s more humble origins and make it feel far more like a ‘proper’ M engine.

The 1M was built to thrill drivers and maximize engagement. Under the hood of the spicy two-door BMW was the excellent N54 ...

The BMW 1-series M Coupe arrived at evo with big questions that needed answering. Firstly, after decades of sparkling, responsive and high-revving naturally aspirated engines, could the 1M’s ...

Putting one under the hood of a 135i, though, might just be the best thing you can do with the old S65 engine. My position on the 1M would be dramatically different, however, had it been fitted ...

There was something of a ‘back to basics’ feel about the 1 Series M Coupe from 2011, with its compact dimensions, straight-six engine and ... ceased in 2012. The BMW 1M, which was a freak ...

Our friend Jon Sibal has spoken to BMW about the possibility of a lighter, faster 1M, and he offers up the rendering above – a CSL-ified coupe. Yes, we're licking our chops at the idea of a race ...