Just saw this from 4wheelsnews site. I think its suspect, but wondered if any other source is reporting this? Maybe its from their April fools edition?
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/upcoming-...so-considered/
"Scheduled for 2012, the upcoming
Bmw 1-Series will follow the same recipe shown by the current version! In a recent interview, Mr. Klaus Draeger Bmw’s head of development, said that the future version of the compact car will carry a three-cylinder engine.
Now don’t imagine this will be a slow vehicle because the manufacturer is considering a supercharged version of this powerplant which will deliver more power but also a smaller fuel consumption. The big surprise is that the new 1-Series will also be offered in 100% electric version! Now let’s wait and see how this vehicle will look. As soon as we will find out something we will let you know!"