\u201cThis isn\u2019t just an additional model to the 1 Series range, we\u2019ve been planning the Coup\u00e9 since the start\u201d, begins a straight-talking Chris Bangle at the unveiling of the new sports model at Frankfurt.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an important car. The very concept of the 1 Series was originally derived from a coup\u00e9 concept \u2013 just ask Adrian.\u201d<\/p>\n
By whom he obviously means BMW brand design director Adrian van Hooydonk, who confirms the group\u2019s chief of design\u2019s claim.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, right from the definition of the 1 Series, a three-box coup\u00e9 was already on the cards.<\/p>\n
It had to have an evident boot distinguishing it from the fastback three-door, which is built on the same architecture as the five-door.\u201d<\/p>\n
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