BMW launched the all-new M760Li xDrive with the M Performance package a couple of days ago, the 7-Series` flagship being followed by the no-cost “Excellence” version, which kills off the M badge.

If the genuine 760Li xDrive M Performance beautifully highlights the M division`s signature at the exterior and inside, the no-cost “Excellence” might seem to have nothing in common with the company`s hardcore division.

Just as the M760Li xDrive, we should have expected the same M features wrapping the body, instead all we got from the version is just a shadow of a genuine M Performance car. Let`s take for instance the M lettering at the back which was replaced with the “V12” badge.

Other features that mimic an M version are the 20-inch Individual lightweight alloy-wheels, bright chrome trimmings as well as the black brake calipers.

In return, the no-cost “Excellence” version packs the same twin-turbo V12 engine with 600 horsepower, 19-inch brakes or the Executive Drive Pro adaptive suspension system, as the real M760Li xDrive.

On the other hand, the M760Li xDrive M Performance adds up the 19-inch M Sport brakes with blue metallic brake calipers, as well as the 20-inch rims finished in matte Cerium Grey metallic. Not to mention the slight mods added at the body, like updated bumpers, side skirts or the dual exhaust system.

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Finally there’s an end to all the rumors, guesses and estimates on the faith of the M badged version of the BMW 1 Series.

The confirmation came from Dr. Kay Segler, BMW M GmbH’s Managing Director and it took place in an interview given to German online magazine “Auto-News”.

It would seem than that all those spyshots of the BMW 1 Series prototype seen around the Nurburgring lots and lots of times and which had been rumored to be an M version of the BMW 1 Series E82 Coupe.

As to be expected, this model will not be sporting the M1 badge as that belongs only on the original M car and nothing else. Most likely it’ll be the 135i M or something of sorts but Segler did say that the car will be hitting the market around the second quarter of 2011. The production will be quite limited to start with.

While Mr. Segler wasn’t very generous with details this is still a set of good news that will probably fuel M fanatics and fans of the E82 until the car is actually available. One of the biggest sources for debate concerning this BMW will be what engine is going to power it. Most would say (same people who rumor the 135i M name) that it will be an upgraded version of the BMW 135i’s 3 liter turbocharged straight six engine.

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