2013 BMW M135i: not a real M, but its rapid m

The 1 series M coupe is going out of production, but there will be a successor: here is the M135i, the most powerful derivative of second generation 1 series. But before you get out your checkbook, I know that is based on the three-door and five-door hatchback, and it is for this reason that there is little chance that it will be offered in the United States.

We compare M135i to his spiritual predecessor, the 1 series M coupe, although the new car was noticeably subdued. BMW did a real m drive, but rather part of the line m recently launched performance that started with turbo diesel models tri only for Europe, but will expand to include the series 3 as well. M m instead of performance means that the placement of the car is less strong, but it is offered with more options. While the old car was only available with a manual, the M135i will be offered with a manual six-speed gearbox and an eight-speed automatic; This year will be adding a version of all-wheel drive. For the ultimate camouflage, even you'll be able to do it with five doors.

The M135i weighs 154 pounds less than 1 m in pursuit of better performance and fuel efficiency. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, output is rated at 315 hp; maximum torque 332 lb-ft is available at just 1300 RPM. According to BMW, the M135i requires 4.9 seconds to reach 62 mph with the automatic and 5.1 seconds with the manual. Those numbers are probably a bit conservative, but not for long. For reference, the BMW 1 series M Coupe estimated with its engine-335 hp twin turbo to hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. In our tests, it reached 60 in 4.5. Likely that weight savings is what keeps the M135i so close, despite being down 20 horses over 1 M.

Despite our enthusiasm for 0 to 60 times on par with M, we are less happy about the fact that the great hydraulic power steering makes electromechanical power steering mode. We found the steering to be sticky in some great BMW, although it worked well in a 335i we recently tasted.
Visually, the M135i looks the part. Sits on 18-inch specific wheels and 225/40 rubber front 245/35 at the rear. There are the large front air intakes that take the place of the fog, there is a unique body kit and exhaust system with two high-performance tips. The Interior is a steering wheel, seats and Alcantara instrumentation highlighted in red.The M135i will face fierce competition, in particular the Audi RS3 Sportback and upcoming AMG Mercedes-Benz A45. As great as those machines are or will be, we think that the BMW is special because it is the only car rear traction in this group, and why you can still get a manual transmission. And we certainly think you could arrive in the United States as well.
The M135i, of course, is only the most attractive member of a whole family of models of series 1 has three launch this year in Europe. There will be the petrol models ranging from 101 HP to 215 hp turbo-diesel and ranging from 114 hp to 215 hp, equipped with four Turbo-firecrackers. Awesome, but it will still six.