The M Formula

Following the M car formula, the 1M features increased power, a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, a modified suspension, fat tires and a distinctive look — perhaps more distinctive than the other Ms. The car's track is 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.8 inches wider in rear than the regular 1 Series, so the fenders have swollen as well, resulting in an exaggerated, almost cartoony style that might appeal to some BMW fans — and turn off others. Familiar 19-inch alloy wheels are shared with the M3's optional Competition Package.

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    Sport program and manual mode M/S
    Activating the sport program Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D. DS is displayed in the instrument cluster. This position is recommended for a performance- ori ...

    Reading out loud
    Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, tasks, and notes can be read out loud. 1. Select the desired message, appointment, task, or note. 2. Select the symbol. The following options are a ...

    Tire size
    Example: 255/55 R 19 107 V 255: nominal width in mm 55: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 19: rim diameter in inches 107: load rating, not for ZR tires V: speed rating, before the R on ZR ti ...