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The BMW 1M Coupé is a one-off factory-installed limited specification of the E82 1 Series Coupé, built in 2011-2012 with a production of around 6,300 cars worldwide. The official model name is BMW 1 Series M Coupé, generally abbreviated to 1M Coupé or 1M. The package includes factory-installed 340 hp biturbo 3.0-litre N54 inline-six (shared with the 335i but factory-installed boost-increased), factory-installed exclusively manual six-speed gearbox (no automatic factory-installed available), factory-installed rear-wheel drive with factory-installed Active M differential, factory-installed widened bodywork (approximately 55 mm wider than E82), factory-installed wheels from the E92 M3 Competition Package, and factory-installed bucket seats with factory-installed M tricolor stitching. Factory-installed paint colours: Valencia Orange Metallic, Alpine White, and Sapphire Black Metallic. For collectors the 1M Coupé is substantially scarce and already a collector class within the modern BMW M line. A BMW 1M Coupé is not sold to just any buyer; it is passed on to someone who knows the factory-installed rear-wheel-drive BMW M culture.
BMW M unveiled the 1M Coupé in December 2010 as a one-off limited specification. The 1M's design emerged from internal BMW M culture: a group of BMW M engineers wanted a modern successor to the factory-installed compact rear-wheel-drive BMW M culture that began with the E30 M3. The 1M was not intended as a regular model line but as a factory-installed limited project. What resulted was a factory-installed compact M with factory-installed widened bodywork, factory-installed biturbo N54 engine (from the 335i, factory-installed boost-increased), factory-installed manual six-speed gearbox factory-installed exclusively, and factory-installed rear-wheel drive with factory-installed Active M differential. For BMW M purists the 1M Coupé is the spiritual successor to the E30 M3 and E36 M3.
The central technical point of the 1M Coupé is the factory-installed biturbo 3.0-litre N54 inline-six engine. The N54 was at launch in 2006 the first BMW engine with factory-installed two turbos since the M88 in the E28 M5. The factory-installed N54 in the 1M is derived from the 335i with factory-installed boost-increased mapping for the 1M: factory-installed 340 hp and factory-installed 450 Nm regular, factory-installed brief 500 Nm via factory-installed overboost function. The N54 is known for factory-installed strong character, factory-installed linear boost build-up, and factory-installed potential for substantial power increase via factory-installed software mapping. For collectors, factory turbo condition and factory-installed N54-specific service (factory-installed waste-gate rattle, factory-installed fuel pump condition) are essential.
The 1M Coupé is available factory-installed only with manual six-speed gearbox; there is no factory-installed automatic version. BMW M took this decision deliberately to position the 1M Coupé as the factory-installed purest BMW M specification of its generation. For collectors this is substantially value-adding, particularly in the modern market where manual BMW M specifications are scarce (the F80 M3 and F82 M4 are the last manual BMW M models; the G80 M3 and G82 M4 are the last available). The factory-installed Active M differential technology strengthens the factory-installed rear-wheel-drive balance.
Total production of the 1M Coupé was around 6,300 cars worldwide, produced in 2011 and 2012 at the BMW factory in Regensburg. The factory-installed market allocation was: Europe around 2,700 cars, US around 740 cars, United Kingdom around 450 cars, rest of world around 2,400 cars. The factory-installed colour distribution was: Valencia Orange Metallic around 25% (the scarcest and most sought-after), Alpine White around 30%, and Sapphire Black Metallic around 45%. For collectors, confirmation of factory-installed market version via BMW Group Classic is essential.
Since the production stop in 2012 the 1M Coupé has seen a substantially strong appreciation curve. At launch the 1M Coupé cost around 50,000 euros new; since 2018 well-documented examples have traded consistently far above original new price, with factory-installed Valencia Orange examples in the highest price tier. The factory-installed collector class position of the 1M Coupé is strengthened by: factory-installed scarce production (6,300 cars), factory-installed manual gearbox exclusively, factory-installed rear-wheel drive, factory-installed biturbo N54, and factory-installed widened M bodywork. For sellers this means a well-documented 1M Coupé with proven service history at BMW M Classic or recognised M specialist, original factory specification, and BMW Group Classic certification attracts strong international interest.
The 1M Coupé was built in 2011-2012 with a production of around 6,300 cars worldwide. For collectors confirmation of factory-installed model year (early 2011, late 2012), factory-installed market version (Europe, US, Asian markets), and factory-installed production batch via factory chassis number is essential. Request BMW Group Classic certification.
The 1M Coupé is available in three factory-installed colours: Valencia Orange Metallic (the iconic signature 1M colour, around 25% of production), Alpine White, and Sapphire Black Metallic. For collectors Valencia Orange is generally the most sought-after and higher-priced specification. Alpine White and Sapphire Black follow. For confirmation of factory-installed paint colour BMW Group Classic certification is strongly recommended.
The 1M Coupé has factory-installed biturbo 3.0-litre N54 inline-six with factory-installed 340 hp and factory-installed 450 Nm (factory-installed brief 500 Nm via factory-installed overboost). The N54 is the same engine as in the 335i but factory-installed boost-increased for the 1M. For collectors, factory turbo condition, factory-installed N54-specific points of attention (factory-installed waste-gate rattle, factory-installed fuel pump condition, factory-installed walnut blasting), and factory-installed boost pressure status are essential.
The 1M Coupé is available factory-installed only with manual six-speed gearbox; there is no factory-installed automatic version. For collectors this is substantially value-adding (particularly in the modern market where manual specifications are scarce). Document factory-installed manual transmission condition, factory-installed clutch status, and factory-installed Active M differential service.
The 1M Coupé has factory-installed widened bodywork (around 55 mm wider than regular E82, with factory-installed broad wheel arches), factory-installed M bumpers front and rear, factory-installed wheels from the E92 M3 Competition Package (nine-spoke aluminium, 19 inch), and factory-installed dual exhaust. For collectors, factory-installed original wheels (not replaced by aftermarket) and factory-installed paintwork in factory condition are essential.
Service at BMW M Classic or recognised M specialist is essential. For 1M Coupé N54: factory turbo condition, factory-installed waste-gate rattle check, factory-installed fuel pump condition, factory-installed walnut blasting (every 60,000-80,000 km), factory-installed manual transmission condition, and factory-installed Active M differential service.
For 1M Coupé collectors low-to-moderate mileage (under 50,000 for 2011 model year, under 40,000 for 2012 model year) with full service history is more attractive. Number of previous owners, factory-installed market version, and geographic distribution are substantially value-driving.
Note: These factors may influence buyer interest. Value depends on many factors.
The 1M Coupé chassis number and type plate. Specific production batch (of 6,300 cars worldwide), factory-installed model year (2011 or 2012), factory-installed market version (Europe, US, United Kingdom, rest of world), and factory-installed 1M-specific equipment details. Request BMW Group Classic certification in Munich.
For 1M Coupé BMW Group Classic certification is substantially value-adding. Apply via BMW Group Classic in Munich via form. Confirms factory chassis number, factory engine number, factory-installed production date, original factory specification, factory-installed package elements, and factory-installed paint colour. For regular 1M specifications strongly recommended.
All invoices from BMW M Classic or recognised M specialist. For 1M Coupé N54: factory turbo condition, factory-installed waste-gate rattle check, factory-installed fuel pump condition, factory-installed walnut blasting, factory-installed head gasket status (N54 head gasket points of attention), factory-installed manual transmission condition, factory-installed Active M differential service.
The biturbo N54 has known factory-installed points of attention: factory-installed waste-gate rattle, factory-installed fuel pump condition (factory-installed high-pressure fuel pump), factory-installed walnut blasting (every 60,000-80,000 km for carbon build-up), factory-installed head gaskets, factory-installed charge pipes. Document factory diagnostic report from a recognised BMW M specialist.
The 1M Coupé is available factory-installed only with manual six-speed gearbox. Document factory-installed transmission condition, factory-installed clutch status, factory-installed Active M differential service. For collectors proof of factory-installed original transmission and clutch is essential.
Paint colour with BMW factory code: Valencia Orange Metallic, Alpine White, or Sapphire Black Metallic. Factory-installed wheels (nine-spoke aluminium, 19 inch, from E92 M3 Competition Package), factory-installed M bumpers, factory-installed widened bodywork. For collectors, factory-installed original wheels (not replaced by aftermarket) are essential.
Number of previous owners, mileage, factory-installed market version, factory-installed model year (2011 or 2012), any factory-installed trackday participation, geographic distribution. For collectors, low mileage (under 50,000 for 2011, under 40,000 for 2012) and proven service is substantially value-driving.
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