Hartge H1

[Danny]

450hp in a 1-series?

Nice

Watch out, as HARTGE has just introduced the fastest BMW 1 Series in the world: The HARTGE H1 5.0 was revealed and reveled at the Essen (Germany) Motorshow in December 2004.

Once again the HARTGE engineers created something special, this, by transplanting a BMW 5.0L V8 into the newly released 1 series. And this isn't your normal BMW V8, as it features modified cylinder heads, revised camshaft, and its own engine software mapping; resulting in an output of 450 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque.
To translate this phenomenal power to the ground in the 1 Series, a special drive shaft and 6 speed manual transaxle are installed, along with a new rear sub-frame. With a curb weight of just 1,445 kg (~3200 lbs.), rendering a weight to power ratio of 3.23 kg/hp (7 lb/hp), the H1 catapults from 0-100 km/hr (0-62.5 mph) in just 4,6 sec. The amazing thrust continues to an ultimate top speed of 300 km/h (188 mph).

Having this much power on tap necessitated other improvements, typical of those applied to other HARTGE BMW conversions. It starts with the adjustable HARTGE sport suspension, lowering the car 30mm (1.2") and featuring specific rate springs and shock absorbers, as developed and defined by HARTGE engineers on the Nurburging as well as the Autobahns and roadways of Germany, to provide a both sophisticated and athletic handling. The best grip to the street with this suspension is enabled by the high-performance tires (from Pirelli or Continental) mounted on 19" HARTGE Classic wheels. The fronts are 235/35R19" while the rears measure 265/30R19.

The H1 not only gets up to speed quickly, it also scrubs off that speed effectively, using a specific high-performance brake system from HARTGE. This system includes eight piston front brake calipers and 380 mm cross-drilled floating rotors to create race-car-level deceleration values and street-proven durability.

The appearance is upgraded, starting with a newly designed front spoiler, and aesthetically supporting what lies beneath the skin. At the rear, a new and exclusive center mounted stainless steel rear silencer shines with dual round tail pipes, announcing the "bark" that accompanies the "bite" in this pedigreed automobile. Finally, a new rear spoiler completes the look, one to which most other drivers will be exposed.

Last but not least the owner and passengers are given the HARTGE treatment, as the interior of the H1 is professionally sport-styled. Included in the package are motorsport racing seats, a HARTGE leather sport steering wheel, carbon-fiber interior panels, an aluminium handbrake handle, gear knob, and foot pedals. Finally, a special HARTGE 320 km/h speedometer is fitted, revealing to the privileged pilot the vehicle's potential.

The HARTGE H1 is another standout offering in the world of automotive accomplishments, continuing HARTGE's heritage of transforming BMWs to the next level. In this automobile, HARTGE transforms a premium entry-level sedan to a pure-blooded sports car. The full HARTGE program also offers individual drive and styling components for the entire BMW product range, in addition to the new 1 series, allowing any BMW owner to experience what HARTGE calls . . . "the fine way of being fast!"

 

[BAR]

450 bhp! and 188mph! absolutely nuts!

 

[ND4SPD]

Its like the M 1 series that BMW hasn't made yet.

 

[Event]

Its like the M 1 series that BMW hasn't made yet.

I doubt the M1 would have that much power, considering the M3 doesn't have too much power. I preict that the M1 will have only about 300hp. I doubt it will be anything like the first M1.

 

[mr_pushrod]

This is great, loads of power and it doesn't look that different to standard. Bit lardy though, lol.

 

[Joey D]

Wow I was thinking it would be a huge off road vehicle, but cool never the less.

 

[Emohawk]

Now it's got some stupidly fast to go with it's stupidly ugly! I wonder how it handles with a V8 replacing an I4 up front?

I would expect the eventual 1M (I heard that's what they'd call it) to only have 210-220 hp, using the 2.5l version of the R6 (same as the 325i). It only has 150/160 hp now, 300 would be a huge jump.

 

[inferno]

300 makes sense for the M1. The M3 will make 400 hp with it's 4 liter V8. The next closest 3 series, the 330i, makes 250 hp. going from 160 to 300 is about right. Also consider it will probably get an inline 6 of perhaps 2.8 -3.0 liters. also about right for 300 hp. it would be kind of cool:

M1: 3.0 I6-300 hp, M3: 4.0 V8-400 hp, M5: 5.0 V10-500 hp.

Now if only they had that engine lineup with the old styling.

 

[McLaren]

Great, now a BMW 1 SERIES can snap my car like a twig.

To be honest, I thought this was some type of Hummer.

 

[Revheadnz]

That is so cool. The 1 series isn't great looking but the fact that there is a stonking great V8 under the bonnet all but makes up for it.

I would expect the eventual 1M (I heard that's what they'd call it) to only have 210-220 hp, using the 2.5l version of the R6 (same as the 325i). It only has 150/160 hp now, 300 would be a huge jump.

The 1 series M is going to be the coupe (called the M Coupe to avoid confusion with the BMW M1 sports car of old) and it will either have the 350hp 3.2L 6 from the M3 or a new 3L turbo. A BMW engineer said that so I'm fairly convinced of it's authenticity.

 

[F1GTR]

Wow,it's a BMW 1 series! I thought it was some Hummer

 

[G.T]

Wow,it's a BMW 1 series! I thought it was some Hummer

I thought it was a Hummer too. A car that size with that much power will equal very fast performance.