BMW has created their follow up to one of the most popular coupes ever - the original M3. BMW's 1-Series M Coupe "embodies the unmistakable M feeling in a highly concentrated form," according to the auto maker.

The 1-Series M cabin boasts sports seating, Boston leather upholstery, and Alcantara trim. Extras include a revised instrument cluster, a sport steering wheel, and orange contrast stitching. Options for customers will include dual-zone automatic climate control, comfort access, a Harman Kardon audio system, BMW ConnectedDrive internet and GPS navigation with an 8.8-inch display.

The car has aggressive lines, much like the latest 3-Series from the German auto maker. Striking bi-xenon headlights, flared wheel arches, 19-inch light-weight alloy wheels; this vehicle is a thrill just to look at. Only three exterior colors are available: Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic and Valencia Orange Metallic.

Power will be provided by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline V6, with 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. It's mated exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission, allowing the 3295 lb car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds, 0-124 mph in 17.3 seconds, and to an electronically-limited 155 mph top speed. The vehicle has an average US fuel consumption of 24.5 mpg.

BMW engineers installed an "aluminum-intensive suspension" - this uses a double pivot front axle and a five-link rear. Furthermore, the coupe has been fitted with an M differential that "responds to differences in rotational speeds in the right and left rear wheel, redirecting drive torque within a fraction of a second."

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe will debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

Stay tuned for more information on it at Bert Smith BMW - 3800 34th Street North Saint Petersburg, FL 33714.

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