BMW 1 Series M 0–60 Times
The BMW 1 Series M 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 110.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which took 5.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.
Across the 4 verified production tests of the BMW 1 Series M, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.95 seconds at 109.40 mph.
Fastest 0–60 4.20sec 2011 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 4.55sec Across 4 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.95sec @ 109.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.10sec 2011 Coupe
Across 4 verified production runs, the BMW 1 Series M ranges from 4.20 to 5.10 seconds 0–60, with a 4.55-second average.
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BMW 1 Series M Performance Overview
Built for a single model year, the BMW 1 Series M compresses its performance story into 2011 to 2011, covered here by 4 verified tests. Every recorded run comes from the same rear-drive gasoline coupe, powered by the 335-hp twin-turbocharged N54B30TO inline-six. With no generation changes and no hybrid or electric variants, its data set is unusually concentrated: the quickest 2011 Coupe reached 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 12.8 seconds at 110.2 mph, while the full sample spans 4.2 to 5.1 seconds to 60 mph.
That narrow production window means the model’s performance evolution is really about test variation rather than hardware changes. Across the four independently recorded results, the average 0-60 time lands at 4.55 seconds and the average quarter-mile at 12.95 seconds at 109.4 mph. Other recorded anchors include a 4.4-second 0-60 result for a 2011 Coupe and a slower 5.1-second 0-60 pass from another 2011 Coupe, underscoring how launch and conditions shaped outcomes more than specification changes.
Today, the 1 Series M stands as a fixed-point modern BMW M entry: one year, one engine tune, one body style, and a best verified quarter-mile of 12.8 seconds with a current and all-time quickest 0-60 of 4.2 seconds.
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BMW 1 Series M 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 production tests · 1 year ▾
2011 BMW 1 Series M
4 production runs Avg 0–60 4.55 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.95 sec
Production Tests 4
#01
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.20sec 0–60
12.80s ¼ mi @ 110.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4 production runs
#02
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.40sec 0–60
12.90s ¼ mi @ 108.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 108.4 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4 production runs
#03
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4 production runs
#04
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
5.10sec 0–60
13.10s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 110.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 26 H / 20.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4 production runs
How we verify BMW 1 Series M performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 1 Series M trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 1 Series M 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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BMW 1 Series M performance FAQs
8 questions The 2011 BMW 1 Series M reaches 60 mph in as little as 4.2 seconds. Across 4 verified tests, its average 0-60 time is 4.55 seconds, with recorded runs ranging from 4.2 to 5.1 seconds. All recorded examples are stock coupes rated at 335 hp and 332 lb-ft.
The fastest BMW 1 Series M on record is the 2011 Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 12.8 seconds at 110.2 mph. Since all 4 recorded tests are stock production cars, that same run is also the overall benchmark.
The fastest stock BMW 1 Series M is the 2011 Coupe at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 4 production tests on record and no modified examples, so the stock leader is also the overall leader. The same car’s best quarter-mile pass is 12.8 seconds at 110.2 mph.
The BMW 1 Series M Coupe averages 4.55 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest recorded run is 4.2 seconds, while the slowest is 5.1 seconds. Quarter-mile results average 12.95 seconds at 109.4 mph, with all tested cars using the 335-hp, 332-lb-ft twin-turbo N54B30TO engine.
The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 4.2 to 5.1 seconds, with a 4.55-second average across 4 tests. Quarter-mile times range from 12.8 to 13.1 seconds, and average 12.95 seconds at 109.4 mph. Every recorded test is a rear-wheel-drive, stock coupe with 335 hp and 332 lb-ft.
The BMW 1 Series M remains a quick car, with a best 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds and a 4-test average of 4.55 seconds. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 12.8 seconds at 110.2 mph, and the overall quarter-mile average is 12.95 seconds at 109.4 mph. Those are still strong numbers for a 335-hp rear-wheel-drive coupe.
Every recorded BMW 1 Series M test uses BMW’s N54B30TO 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine, rated at 335 hp and 332 lb-ft. In stock rear-wheel-drive coupe form, that setup produces 0-60 times from 4.2 to 5.1 seconds and quarter-mile times from 12.8 to 13.1 seconds. Curb weight is consistently listed at 3,296 pounds.
The 2011 BMW 1 Series M runs the quarter-mile in 12.8 to 13.1 seconds across recorded tests. The fastest pass is 12.8 seconds at 110.2 mph, while the overall average is 12.95 seconds at 109.4 mph. Those results come from 4 stock coupe tests, all using the 335-hp twin-turbo N54 engine.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 1 Series M can do, not a single marketing claim.
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