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 Post Posted: 16 May 2012, 14:34 
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This is the new BMW M135i, a 316bhp hatch and the fifth model to emerge from BMW’s new M Performance Automobiles tuning arm. While the new vehicle made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show this year as a concept car, the production version comes out slightly differently.

The M135i is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six producing 316bhp and 332lb ft sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. The BMW also offers a chunky front spoiler, grey strakes in the front bumper and door mirror caps, bigger sills, a new rear bumper with two exhausts and 18″ wheels that come standard.

As for the interior, the M135i sports both cloth and Alacantra trim and a new steering wheel, gearstick and handbrake.

The vehicle also features “an upgraded cooling system on the 135i, a unique ECU and special engine sound tuning” with an overhaul on suspension as well.


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Tail-lights look very similiar to that of the new Polo's
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Nice! This reminds me of the z3 coupe!

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Expect a few coloureds to steal the //M badge and druk it on their 118i's :roll:

Not smaaking the 1series range, looks rather odd

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GUMPTION wrote:
Nice! This reminds me of the z3 coupe!

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I've always liked the first generation 1-series .. esp the 135i coupe sedan ... and more recently the 1M.

Unfortunately, on more than one occasion I've mistaken the rear of the new hatch for a new gen Polo!!

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Not a huge fan of the 1-series (1st or 2nd gen). Don't like how those headlights taper inward toward the grill, and they really could have done a better job with the rims.
Anyways...a 3litre Turbo :smile:

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DJ7 wrote:
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But me luvs the 1M :twisted:

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