Photo Shoot: BMW 1M on HRE Wheels

This fine 1-Series M Coupe is a testament to BMW’s more pure design, which is rarely seen these days. The Bavarians didn’t build a market filler, they just came up with the most fun vehicle they could make out of the 1er platform, using M3 parts and a 3-liter turbo engine.

To say that we love it would still be an understatement. And when it comes to making changes we’re a bit skittish. But this one, belonging to LA owner Alberto, looks quite nice on its HRE C20 wheels and with dark tinted windows. It’s also got a red vinyl wrap, some carbon fiber splitter and a few extra accent pieces.

“normally don’t shoot at night in Los Angeles because quite frankly, it’s ghetto and who knows who or what might pop out to attack. The only time I’ve shot at night in LA was when Marcus was with me. And when I do shoot at night, I usually bring a gang of people just in case. I’ve heard horror stories before and I’ve witnessed drunk guys doing donuts and burnouts around there in midday so who knows what can go on at night,” said John Zhang from 1013 Photography.

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