BMW 1M (Super Street)
The BMW 1M is a compact German muscle coupe built as a limited-run halo car for BMW’s 1 Series range. Based on the E82 chassis, it pairs a turbocharged inline-six with rear-wheel drive and a short-wheelbase platform that gives it a lively, old-school performance-car personality.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 (BMW N54, front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: 335 hp (250 kW)
Redline: ~7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: ~1,495 kg
Dimensions: ~4,380 mm long × 1,803 mm wide × 1,420 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,660 mm
Tires: Performance street tires on BMW alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The BMW 1M is a punchy, compact rear-drive street car that feels eager, playful, and a little unruly at the limit. Its short wheelbase and torquey turbo six make it feel quick in real-world corners and especially entertaining in the sim, where you can feel the chassis rotate readily on lift or trail braking. It rewards smooth hands and disciplined throttle control, but it also has enough torque to make it feel aggressive when you lean on it.
Engine & Sound: The N54 twin-turbo inline-6 delivers a deep, boosted growl with a strong mid-range surge and a classic BMW straight-six character underneath the turbo noise. It doesn’t need high rpm to feel fast — the useful power arrives early, making the car feel muscular and responsive on corner exit.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Sharp and eager to turn, with noticeable rear rotation if you enter too hot or lift abruptly.
Traction: Good road-car grip, but the torque can overwhelm the rear tires in first and second gear.
Braking: Strong for a street car, though the short wheelbase makes the car sensitive under hard braking.
Top Speed: Respectable, but the 1M is more about punchy acceleration and corner-to-corner fun than big straight-line numbers.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the rear settled. It shines on tight, technical circuits where rotation matters more than outright power, and it’s especially fun in sprint races or casual hot-lap sessions.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 1M has a squat, aggressive stance with flared arches, a purposeful front bumper, and classic BMW proportions. Even in a sim, it looks like a serious little homologation special — compact, muscular, and unmistakably BMW.
Whether you're carving up a canyon-style track or attacking a short sprint circuit, the BMW 1M is one of those cars that feels instantly entertaining — accessible, torquey, and full of character.