BMW 1 Series M

• Ultra-rare – only 450 produced worldwide
• Two owners from new
• Just 11,500 miles covered
• Iconic Valencia Orange paintwork
• 6-speed manual gearbox / rear-wheel drive
• Widely regarded as one of the last true M cars

The BMW 1M Coupe needs little introduction. With just 450 cars worldwide, it has already cemented its place as a modern classic and is regarded as one of the most important M cars of the last 20 years.

This particular example is finished in the model’s signature Valencia Orange, the launch colour that has since become synonymous with the 1M’s bold and aggressive character. With just 11,500 miles from new and only two owners in its history, it is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a car that has been both carefully preserved and sparingly used a true standout among the few surviving cars.

Under the bonnet lies the 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged N54 straight-six, producing 335bhp and 450Nm of torque, with an additional 50Nm available through overboost. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels through a short-throw 6-speed manual gearbox and an M variable differential lock, delivering the sort of direct, mechanical driving feel that BMW M has become famous for.

To give the 1M its unique character, BMW M borrowed extensively from the E92 M3, fitting it with the wider track, suspension, braking system, and rear differential from its bigger brother. Wrapped in a smaller, lighter shell with those unmistakable flared arches, the result is a car that feels planted, muscular, and thrillingly alive on the road.

It is this combination — compact proportions, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and serious performance hardware that has led enthusiasts to hail the 1M as one of the last true M cars. Unlike modern M models, which have grown larger and more refined, the 1M retains the raw edge, analogue simplicity, and driver involvement that defined BMW M’s golden era.

This example’s rarity, mileage, and provenance make it particularly special. With so few produced worldwide, and even fewer in such outstanding condition, the 1M is not only a car to be driven and enjoyed, but also one to be cherished for the future.

A modern icon in every sense, the 1M Coupe offers an intoxicating blend of rarity, heritage, and sheer driving pleasure that continues to captivate enthusiasts. Finding another like this will not be easy.

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