800PS in the BMW 1er Coupe! Why not…?

Thomas Wachsmuth 10 October 2013 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, BMW, News vehicles

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800 HP in the BMW 1 Series Coupe: A top-class adrenaline shot! Could a BMW 1 Series Coupe really have a whopping 800 hp? It's hard to believe, but the latest modifications have made the almost impossible possible. Such horsepower figures aren't exactly commonplace in such a small car, but that's exactly what makes the whole thing so fascinating.

The engine: a heartbeat that impresses

There's something under the hood of the modified BMW 1 Series Coupe turbo 3,2-liter in-line six-cylinder. And not just any six-cylinder. It is the legendary engine from the BMW M3 E46. This power plant achieves incredible things 800PS, which catapult the little 1 Series into a completely different league.

Parts of the big in the small: technical highlights

But an engine alone doesn't make a completely redesigned car. There were no half-measures here. From the steering to the differential, many components come from its stronger brother, the BMW M3 E92. This means that in addition to the engine, this too Chassis, differential and steering arise from this stronger model. But that's not enough. One provides the necessary stopping power Brake system from K-Sportso that the speedster is not only fast but also safe on the roads.

The result of all these modifications? A BMW 1 Series Coupe that is not only a visual highlight, but also blows everyone away in terms of performance. Who would have thought you could pack so much power into such a compact package? This car impressively shows that almost nothing is impossible in the car world. And who knows, maybe we'll see more of these power surprises on our roads soon. It remains exciting!