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Answering the call from enthusiasts of the company’s ‘1’ series, BMW expanded its ‘M’ line of performance cars to the entry-level, but the 1M Coupe is anything but a starter car. Powered by a 3-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6, the 1M produces an impressive 335 horsepower and runs from 0-60 in only 4.7 seconds, perfect for getting away from whomever – or whatever – you’re up against in Need for Speed The Run.

We are heading to Gamescom next week. We plan to bring you the latest news and information on The Run and NFS:World. If you have any questions about either game, or general Need for Speed questions, ask them now.

See below for the current schedule that Drew, Coulter, and the rest of the NFS Team have during Gamescom.

Taken from Needforspeed.com

We’re only few short days away from GamesCom so we thought it was about time to let everyone know what we’re going to be up to over there! Not only is The Run heading to Germany but NFS World and Burnout CRASH! will be there as well. First and most importantly, there are a number of big events we’ve got planned that you won’t want to miss out on:

– New Need for Speed The Run trailer on Tuesday, August 16th. If you want a hint of what it’s going to feature just look at the picture above…
– New Need for speed World trailer on Thursday, August 18th but I can’t say what it’s about
– Three EA.com Live Chats on Thursday, August 18th. This is your chance to ask the developers your questions about the games. The three live chats we have lined up are:
– NFS World with John Doyle @ 4:30am PST / 1:30pm CET
– NFS The Run with Jason De Long @ 6:30am PST / 3:30pm CET
– Burnout CRASH! with Richard Franke @ 7:00am PST / 4:00pm (CET)

In addition to the great events above, we’ve got a lot additional coverage planned. You can expect:

– On the ground coverage of the show on the Need for Speed Twitter feed
– Daily photos albums posted on the NFS Facebook page showing all the cool stuff happening at the show.
– NFSCoulter and I will be posting daily wrap up blogs telling you about our days out in Germany
– A couple of the wrap up blogs will feature interviews with dev teams and producers
– We’re going to recording a special GamesCom Edition Podcast that will post on Friday, August 19h
– NFS World contest starting on Thursday, August 18th

Be sure to look for ND4SPDWorld if you’re able to attend the Gamescom.

The purpose of this maintenance window is to conduct server maintenance and add a new product to Need for Speed World. No client changes are forthcoming. See Release Notes below.

Date:
August 9, 2011

Duration(s):
— Completed —

Affected Users:
During the maintenance window, the servers will be offline and users will not able to log in and play Need for Speed World. Players who are already logged in and playing NFS World will be disconnected from the server and therefore, disconnected from the game.

New Items:
– The Porsche 911 GT3 RS has been added to the game, and is available for purchase from the Car Dealer

The Silvia S14 is now the latest car to be unveiled in the lineup for Need for Speed The Run.

As you can see this car is especially pleasing to see in the car lineup for Rob as he owns the an S14a and uses as his daily driver, with an abundance of performance mods of course.

It was known as the 200SX in Europe and the Silvia in Japan. Featuring a bigger turbo than its predecessors, the Nissan Silvia has won the hearts of many around the world. A hit in the Tuner crowd, and a force in the drift world (including being a Team Need for Speed car), you can expect this rear-wheel drive compact to be a fan favorite in Need for Speed The Run.

With its low stance and aggressive lines, the Scirocco R is more than just a hatchback. Putting its power to the front wheels, the turbocharged 265hp takes cues from the Golf, but offers much more bang for the buck. In Need for Speed The Run, you’ll need every bit of the engine as you put the pedal down through the mountains, or long stretches of desert. This European favorite hasn’t been released in the US, making The Run the only place you can drive it across the country!

Be sure to pre-order your copy of Need for Speed:The Run before November 15, 2011 to get the exclusive content.

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Get the ultimate head start and access to exclusive challenges with the Need for Speed The Run Limited Edition! Get the ultimate head start and access to exclusive challenges with the Need for Speed The Run Limited Edition! You’re in a battle for your life and going to need every advantage you can get. By purchasing the Limited Edition you’ll get the following three elite cars:

Lamborghini Aventador – Open up this 700hp untamed beast on the highway and you’ll see the fear in your rival’s eyes.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – When your life is on the line the Camaro will be bullied by no one.

Porsche 911 Carrera S – Finally, who wouldn’t want to drive the most highly anticipated car of 2011? With its raw power and pin point handling, the Carrera S is exclusive to Need for Speed The Run.

Now that you have your elite cars, the five exclusive Limited Edition racing events will put them to the test. The Limited Edition serves up all new opportunities to battle your friends on Autolog and the chance to master your driving skills while earning bonus rewards and achievements.

Furthermore, it gets even better because we’ve got bonus offers for those who pre-order The Run. Depending on which retailer you pre-order from, you get access to one of our exclusive Challenge Series:

NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN MOST WANTED CHALLENGE SERIES
If you preorder from Gamestop, you’ll get access to two bonus cars and three events inspired by Need for Speed Most Wanted. Upon getting behind the wheel of the BMW M3 GTS, and Razor’s famed Mustang Boss 302, you’ll scream down open highways with cops hot on your tail and battle your way through a variety of racing challenges. Experience the thrill of Need for Speed Most Wanted all over again!

NEED FOR SPEED THE RUN UNDERGROUND CHALLENGE SERIES
If you pre-order from Amazon you’ll get access to two bonus cars and three events inspired by Need for Speed Underground. Behind the wheel of the Nissan 370Z, and the famed Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, you’ll race through nighttime city streets against the hottest tuner cars while you battle for your street cred. Experience the thrill of Need for Speed Underground all over again.

For more information about the Limited Edition and the pre-order bonus offers, click here.