: To fit these larger parts, the standard 1-Series body was stretched, resulting in the iconic "angry" flared wheel arches.
Initially, BMW planned to produce only 2,700 units worldwide. However, the response was so overwhelming that they eventually built 6,309 units before production ended in 2012. BMW 1M E82 V1R100 1.44
: Unlike other M cars of the era that used naturally aspirated V8s, the 1M featured a twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight-six, making it the first turbocharged M car in history. Rarity and Reception : To fit these larger parts, the standard
