BMW Performance Boss Confirms New 1 Series M Hero Model: Report

The head of BMW's feared M division has confirmed plans for a successor to the mighty 1 Series M Coupe, according to enthusiast site BMW Blog. 

Speaking with the site this week, BMW M CEO Dr Friedrich Nitschke said that while a decision is still to come, he is "absolutely sure" that a new entry M model will appear, based on the 1 Series. 

For now, the top model in the new 1 Series range is the M135i, developed as a flagship in the M Performance range - one step down from true M status.