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2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe

It is said that the 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe is the poster child for a perfectly balanced car; this may be an understatement. From the second the commercial launched showing it doing doughnuts in a parking lot, it was easy to tell this vehicle would create quite a buzz.

Like the rest of the M line, the 1-Series is dominated by a very muscular look.

• Honey comb structured grille
• Overly large air intakes
• Discreet spoiler lip
• Quad chrome-tipped tailpipes
• 19-inch M alloy wheels with Y-spoke design
• Available in Valencia Orange Metallic, Alpine White and Black Sapphire Metal

The cabin takes a sporty approach yet manages to still be upscale.

• Sport seats covered in Boston leather with an embossed M logo and orange contrasting stitching
• Dark Alcantara with orange stitching covers gear shift, handbrake lever, dash and door panels and instrument cluster binnacle
• Leather M multifunction steering wheel

This is a car made for the performance-minded buyer with precise handling and lightning fast acceleration.

• 3.0-liter inline-6 delivers 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque
• Zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds
• Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
• Four-wheel independent suspension delivers a smooth ride

Although nicely loaded, the 1-Series M Coupe does offer Premium and Convenience packages for a few more bells and whistles.

• Optional Harman Kardon® sound system with 1 year subscription to satellite radio
• Navigation system that includes BMW iDrive electronics interface
• BMW apps to keep you connected

The 1-Series M Coupe proves that just because a car looks and handles like a sports car does not mean it can’t be as safe as a family sedan.

• Park distance control
• Post collision safety system
• Brake drying
• Cornering lights
• Tire-pressure monitoring system

The past three decades of M cars have been described as the ultimate driving machines; the 1-Series M Coupe is no exception.

Image thanks to blogs.motortrend.com