2012 G-Power BMW 1M Coupe
Price |
-- |
Production |
-- | ||
Engine |
3 liter inline-6 |
Weight |
-- | ||
Aspiration |
supercharger |
Torque |
435 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | ||
HP |
435 hp @ 6000 rpm |
HP/Weight |
-- | ||
HP/Liter |
145 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- | ||
0-62 mph |
4.5 seconds |
Top Speed |
186 mph |
(from G-Power Press
Release) G-POWER 1M Coupé with 435 hp: After the power output
enhancement by G-POWER the BMW 1M Coupé is now at eye-level with its
big brother the BMW M3
It is not just the „M“ in the name of the BMW 1M Coupé that
identifies it as a member of the “M-Family” it is the design, as
well. The BMW 1M Coupé is closely related to its bigger brother the
BMW M3 with which it shares the same front and real axles.
Unfortunately when it comes to the power output figures the BMW 1M
Coupé does not play in the same league with the rest of the family.
Help is coming from G-POWER with its latest package for the youngest
member of the M-Family.
G-POWER 1M Coupé
The G-POWER program for
the BMW 1M Coupé covers all key components that let it join up with
the other M-Models. Thereby the G-POWER engineering department has
used the know-how gained from the development of the G-POWER
supercharger systems on the BMW 3.0l straight six cylinder engine.
After all the ASA supercharger used by G-POWER for its supercharger
systems is conceptual closely related to the turbocharger used by
BMW, since both variants use a centrifugal compressor to build up
boost.
Based on this know-how G-POWER has put together a performance
package for the BMW 1M Coupé, which goes well beyond all electronic
performance output enhancements available on the market, and covers
hardware components that are directly and indirectly related to the
forced induction. It starts with flow optimized downpipes to reduce
the exhaust gas temperature and an enlarged capacity for the boost
cooling system so that the operating temperature of the engine is
kept at an output optimal level under all circumstances.
Exhaust sides a complete exhaust system made from Titanium with 4
Carbon or Titanium tail pipes provides for a sporty sound, which can
be enhanced up to racing level by a wireless control switch. At the
same time the use of the ultra light material Titanium enables a
weight reduction compared to the stock exhaust system by approx. 20
kg.
The G-POWER power output enhancement is completed by a custom-made
engine software that, taking into account the hardware modifications
and the individual product variance, defines new parameters for the
fuel amount and ignition timing; in addition the boost level is
slightly raised.
All the G-POWER engine modifications for the BMW 1M Coupé add up to
a power output enhancement from 340 hp / 500 Nm to 435 hp / 590 Nm.
So the G-POWER 1M Coupé surpasses its bigger brother the M3 by 15 hp
and a giant 195 Nm of torque. Prepared like this the G-POWER 1M
Coupé propels itself from stand still to 100 km/h in just 4.5
seconds and the top speed is reached at 300 km/h.
Concerning the suspension at first one will notice the 20 inch
G-POWER SILVERSTONE SILVERSTONE wheels, wrapped with tyres from the
G-POWER’s technology partner MICHELIN in the dimensions 255/30 ZR 20
and 295/25 ZR 20. The double spokes, typical for the G-POWER design,
highlight the spectacular design of the BMW 1M Coupé. Further
improvement of the road handling is realized through the
continuously height-adjustable G-POWER coil-over suspension GM1-RS
with nine selectable settings each for bound and rebound.
Of course the negative acceleration is in the focus of G-POWER, as
well. The perfect cure against the fading effect is a G-POWER
Braking System. With its up to six brake pistons and up to 396 mm
brake disc diameter, the G-POWER Braking System enables a
substantially higher brake force than the standard braking system.
At the same time, the heat generated due to the braking process can
be dissipated more effectively. The G-POWER brake package is
completed by brake pads with a larger pad area, higher friction rate
as well as metal-coated brake lines. With this set-up, the G-POWER
Braking System always provides maximum brake force and the braking
point remains precise in any case. In addition the G-POWER ceramic
braking system reduces the unsprung mass by 50% percent, compared to
a system with steel brake discs. Accordingly the cornering and road
handling is improved significantly.
The cost for the G-POWER power output enhancement Bi-Tronik V3
including the G-POWER Titanium exhaust system is 10.238,00 Euro plus
installation. The 20 inch G-POWER SILVERSTONE DIAMOND complete wheel
set incl. MICHELIN Pilot Sport tires in the dimension 255/30 ZR 20
and 295/25 ZR 20 is 4.474,78 €, the G-POWER coil-over suspension
GM1-RS is 1.721,00 € and the G-POWER Ceramic braking system for the
front axle is 14.460,50 Euro and 11.778,15 for the rear axle,
respectively 6.466,38 € and 4.785,71 € for the steel version.