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Originally Posted by mkoesel
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Let me guess. Front wheel drive?
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This is a UKL car, so yes, non-xDrive models will be FWD.
I think this really looks great. I am wondering if this is going to be branded as a 1 Series or 2 Series. If the latter, I would expect it to be referrred to as a Gran Coupe, though it doesn't necessarily look the part. This is still a concept though, so we'll see.
Although what we enthusiasts all really want a sub-3 RWD sedan, I think this car still has potential to be great even sitting on the UKL chassis. However a performance-focused AWD system (like the one you'd find used for an EVO X, for example) is absolutely essential. If they limit this to a proper M model, well, so be it, but it needs to be there for this to have any sort of winning value proposition against a WRX or Focus RS. Well I suppose it will have the WRX beat handily in the looks department in any case.
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UKL has been quoted as RWD compatible so it's not dead in the water but I wouldn't bet against you on it being FWD.
Real shame.
My gf has just bought an M135i and it'll be a damn shame if it's the last "small" fast RWD BMW (excepting the M2) make.
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Originally Posted by Manbnda
I think there's something wrong from the side profile.
Looks like a good looking fat boy. Short front and short back.
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The front and rear wheels look too far backwards to me