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Originally Posted by Boss330
1M is not a "pseudo" M model because of the number in front of the letter?
It would be sacriledge to call it the M1... The M1 is an icon and a production model based M car should not be named after the most iconic M car through history...
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Sure the naming factor is related to the legacy of the M1. Rumor I heard though was that focus groups preferred M1 but the BMW Board made the final call on the name. However, the 1M is a "special" (literally less than special) M car in many ways. No other M car has been made from such a parts bin type of approach. BMW developed the car in record time (and I'm sure at record low cost as well). Some passionately call it a true M car, others don't. Of course I am the big, bad jealous M3 owner in the latter camp...