BMW has repeatedly denied any plans of doing an M version of the 1-Series that would most likely be known as the M1 – however, teasers, rumors and spy shots of the car keep popping up on the web. The latest spy shots by Bridge to Gantry show a heavily modified 1-Series hitting up the [...]
2010 is going to be a very exciting year for BMW with some outstanding upgrades and additions to its 2011 model year lineup. The German automaker released a huge press release detailing the additions and upgrades and we’re going to highlight some of them so you don’t have to dig through the massive document. New [...]
Unlike the 2011 BMW 335i Coupe and Convertible, which dropped their 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 for a N55 3.0 inline-6 engine with a single twin-scroll turbocharger, the 2010 BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible keep their TwinPower Turbo Technology. With the help of High Precision Injection and fully variable VALVETRONIC valve management, the 2010 135i Coupe and [...]
BMW has confirmed that its 2011 BMW 135i model will get its 7-speed double clutch automatic transmission as an option. The transmission will replace the current 6-speed automatic while the Getrag 6-speed manual will remain standard. The optional transmission is expected to increase fuel-economy and performance of the 135i’s new N55 inline-6 engine with a single [...]
The fastest production Nissan ‘Z’ has landed and is ready to change the sports coupe segment forever – well, according to InsideLine. Powered by a 3.7L VQ37VHR that makes 332-hp, the 2009 Nissan 370Z offers Porsche Cayman S performance for a price that’s significantly below – at $29,930. The folks at InsideLine decided to pin [...]
The first time Hartge got its hands on the BMW 1-Series, it didn’t bother giving it any performance upgrade. Well, now Hartge is back with the 135 Coupe and it’s a whole different story this time around. With the help of some ECU calibration Hartge extracted an additional 44 horses from the 3.0L inline 6-clyinder twin-turbo [...]
Consumer Reports has given the BMW 135i an overall score of “Excellent” beating the Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Volkswagen R32, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (which followed the 135i in that ranking order). CR said that the BMW 135i “drew praise for its splendid handling, a punchy engine delivering a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of 5.2 seconds, [...]
As demand for V12, V10 and V8 engines dies down, BMW will be shifting towards smaller and more fuel-efficient engines. According to Manfred Schoch, chairman of BMW’s works council, BMW hasn’t produced its 8-cylinder engine in a three-shift operation in a long time. Schoch said that 6-cylinder assembly will be phased out in its Munich [...]
Classic BMW of Plano, Texas has taken a BMW 135i and converted it into the closest thing you’ll get to a tii using the BMW Performance Part’s 1-Series Aero Kit. Classic BMW says the parts include: Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers, Performance Steering Wheel, Lower Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser, Retrofit Front Suspension, [...]
