[OmarKareem]

Sometimes automakers release teasers that make us highly anticipate the new vehicle, creating a lot of suspense around the introduction. Other times, there is too much done over a such a long period, to the point where a lot of the buzz dissipates. BMW would have to fall in the previous category with the 1-Series M

Audi even had time to preempt BMW with the launch of the RS3 Sportback, which won’t be making its way to the United States. Initially, news about production of an M model for the current generation 1-Series was a surprise – many expected the M model not to launch until the next generation car arrived

The new 1-Series M has the distinction of the M designation being applied behind its name, unlike the M3 and M5. This is due to BMW’s reluctance to call the car M1. To that, we say good move BMW – save that name for a new supercar, or never use it again. Regardless, the 1-Series M looks to be more of a successor to the original M3 than the current M3. The M3 has gotten bigger over time

After many different shots shown previously with camouflage, we get to see a glimpse of the 1-Series M totally uncovered in a new video from BMW. Horsepower figures have yet to be revealed – the information trickle isn’t over yet. Expect the 1-Series M to make a debut at next month’s North American International Auto Show