BMW 1 Series Coupe...?

So is this the much discussed 2009 BMW 1 Series coupe that could be headed for the U.S.? Well, it sure looks ready for production and the fact that it's getting what looks like a full on brochure quality photo shoot in the American southwest would seem to point in that direction as well. For awhile there we weren't sure if the 1 Series was ever going to make it Stateside, but recent rumors suggest we'll be getting this coupe sometime next year. Although there are four-cylinder 1 Series models in Europe, our versions will be six-cylinder models only. With that in mind, expect this coupe to show up badged as either the BMW 130i or BMW 135i. Our money is on 130i as BMW will want to get the price down below $30K. Even still, were talking 230 horsepower and 200 pound feet of torque in a relatively small, rear wheel drive package.