Our german blog BimmerToday.de and Ade, one of their readers, are bringing u.s. today some exclusive spy photos of the next generation BMW 1 Series due out in 2011. The prototype was spotted on the Autobahn somewhere between Salzburg and Munich.

The F20 epitome continues to sport the now famous psychedelic camouflage making it hard for us to see the design lines prepared by BMW. If the beginning generation 1 Serial can exist described as being conservative with a safe blueprint, the new 1er models are expected to feature more revolutionary pattern elements and of course, the latest technologies, some already tested in the other BMW vehicles.

Looking to reduce the overall costs of a new car, BMW designed a new modular platform for the upcoming 1 Series family. The backbone of these models was designed peculiarly for this purpose so every model can take a variation backbone, simply be moving suspension points and firewalls to areas that will benefit each vehicle. Corroborated with more parts sharing, this new approach will permit BMW to reduce even more than the product costs.

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Overall details of the next i Series are however sketchy at this time, only the rumor manufacturing plant says BMW is looking into more 1er variants, from a 3-door touring, 3 and five-door GT, to v-door hatchback and a 3-door Coupe and Convertible. A smaller, compact Z2 Roadster volition also utilize the modular platform.

Even though the engine line-up has non been finalized, sources betoken many new three and four turbo engines volition exist used across the one Series models, from a 1.3 liter engine with 136 horsepower to a new ane.iii-liter turbo powerplant developing 177 hp. Moving up in the 1 Series class, the 120i volition get the a 218 hp 2.0-liter turbo, while the 135i volition continue using the N54 3.0 liter twin-turbo engine. Diesel and hybrid versions are going to be available as well.

One of the engine that volition most likely be featured in a 1 Series vehicle is the three cylinder hybrid one found in the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.

An Thousand-like 1 Series model will also be part of the new 1er family unit. Dubbed 135i SuperSport, the new sporty model will differentiate from the regular BMW 135i with the Functioning Package, past adding upgraded performance parts. The Supersport volition be limited to the Coupe body style and it will employ lightweight materials, such as Carbon Fiber Roof, hood or bootlid, lightweight glass. Upgraded suspensions and brakes will give the impression and feel of an M car, but without the M badge.

Some sources mention the start 1 Series model to launch in 2010, but our bet still goes on an early launch in 2011.

Thanks for the photos Ade!