Next to the 5-Series GT Concept at the Geneva Motor Show, BMW will also show its new Performance Power Kit, which ups the boost on its 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine. BMW is offering this for the 1-Series and the 3-Series (i.e 135i and 335i cars), sorry 535i.
As a complement to the some of the performance upgrades already available from BMW, the engine’s output is increased by 20 hp, bringing the total to 320 hp. The peak torque is increased to 317 lb-ft on manual gearbox models, and 332 lb-ft on models with automatic transmission.
A BMW 335i sedan with the BMW Performance Power Kit accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.4 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than its regular production counterpart. And acceleration from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph) is 0.5 seconds faster than in the regular model.
Press release after the jump.
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As reported at the beginning of the month, BMW is preparing a Motorsport version for the future 1-Series. The folks over at AutoBild took some of the current 1-Series car elements and mixed it with some classic elements of the 2000 and 2002 model cars to come up with this rendering.
Some speculation has this car as just a special edition of the 135i model. But AutoBild thinks the car may be more purpose-built. Possibly this car could come with no rear seats, a carbon roof like the M3 and lightweight doors and dampers. The engine could be a turbocharged 2.0 or 2.2-liter four cylinder making 300 hp. While that is the same power as in the 135i, the weight savings from the lighter materials, removed equipment and smaller engine would still give the car exceptional performance.
The name for this little hot one is still a little disputed. It cannot be called the M1 because that already holds another place in BMW’s history. So other possible names could be Motorsport, Super Sport or (fingers crossed) tii. No matter what it’s called, we would be very happy to have this car on American shores. BMW built its reputation on four-cylinder engines, so it would be nice for the U.S. to have the option of at least one four-banger...especially one this cool.
BMW may be going ahead with plans to sweeten the 1-Series. Reports are indicating that there may be a special edition of the 135i in 2010 that could make up to as much as 330 hp (30 more than standard). This car would also feature upgraded suspension, upgraded brakes, unique body kit and lightweight carbon fiber panels.
Sounds like a job for a “M” car right? Well maybe not. The car is rumored to carry “Motorsport” badging (although Motorsport is exactly what “M” stands for in the hot BMWs, “Motorsport” never gets used on the insignia.) Plus BMW can’t call it the “M1” because that’s already been used in it’s history to mark a very different kind of car (and it may be making a comeback.) If BMW was really wise about the naming the car it would stick with the “tii” from the concept, which goes back to the classic 2002 model.
But the name doesn’t matter as long as the car makes it to the production line. There is still is a long way to go in an uncertain economy before the 2010 model year.
The BMW 1-Series is very limited in the U.S. It was available throughout Europe since 2004 as a three-door and a five-door model, but the upright hatch look of the smallest Bimmer would have surly scared off the wagon-fearing U.S. market (anyone remember the 318ti of the late 90s?) So BMW wisely waited until a proper trunk was added before it was unleashed on North America last year.
But the coupe design created a new problem; it made the 1-Series a too close sibling to the 3-Series. So what’s BMW to do? Rumors are swirling that the German company is going to unleash the very European 1-Series three-door on the U.S. When the restyle arrives in a few years, the “shooting brake” (think coupe with a wagon back end) may be on the boat. Unlike the current three-door car, the shooting brake will trade some high-back functionality for some sexier curves.
If all goes well the 1-Series three-door could look like an updated version of the Z3-era M Coupe…If all goes wrong, it could look like, well, the current 1-Series hatchback. As long as the next 1-Series doesn’t mess with the current formula (large engines, light weight and classic BMW handling), we can forgive some awkward bodylines. After all, we won’t hop into bed with every young German that knocks on our door, but personality goes a long way in attraction.
Although BMW has only been selling the 1-Series on these shores for this year, it has been on the international scene since 2004. So its about time for a refresh. This is welcomed by some who have criticized the baby Bimmer for being a stub-nosed version of the 3-Series, but we instantly forgive the car because it is the closest thing BMW has given us to the model 2002 in a long time. We love the 1-Series because it combines light wight with large engines (the twin turbo 135i has performance figures close to the old M3.)
The company is now preparing the next generation 1-Series (codename F20) that will likely show up between September 2010 and March 2011. It will come with new engines and EfficientDynamics technology as standard. The international gas powerplants and trims should be as follows: 116i - 1.3 liter turbo 136 hp, 118i - 177 hp 1.3 liter turbo, 120i - 218 hp 2.0 liter turbo, 130i - 272 hp 3.0 liter, 135is - 326 hp 3.0 liter twin turbo . And diesel: 118d - 150 hp 2.0 liter turbo, 120d - 2.0 184 hp liter turbo, 123d - 211 hp 2.0 liter twin turbo.
As long as BMW mess with the 1-Series, chemistry (large engines, light weight and classic BMW handling), the new little Bimmer can show up with a pig nose in hot pink paint, and we’ll still happily drive the doors off it.
The famous company Hartge, which developed the first inline six-cylinder engine with twin turbo-chargers, offered an amazing additional ECU to the Bmw 135i Coupe capable of changing the 3-liter engine into a superpower generator of 350 hp and 480 Nm of torque. It can now satisfy the driver and experience high speeds up to 280km/h reaching 100km/h faster than the original 135i.
The 135i Coupe from Hartge can provide also a new sound experience due to the sonorous exhaust note emerging from the dual round tail pipes of the stainless steel rear silencer included in both sides of the rear air diffuser. A completely equipped 135i Coupe can reach 48,162 euros or $70,875 without other optional accessories.
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Tired of your Bmw’s M-Pack aero kit? If you are, we got great news. AC Schnitzer released a new body kit specially created for the BMW 1-Series vehicles fitted with the M-Pack. The new kit consists in a front lip spoiler, new side sills, and a new stylish rear bumper featuring a rear air diffuser with integrated exhaust system. The body kit is completed with the 19-inch alloy wheels featuring AC Schnitzer’s signature design.
The tuning company offers not only has new upgrades like a new suspension system, but also some engine improvements like the 135i’s engine can be upgraded from 306 to 360 hp. No words about the price yet.
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Hartge unveiled finally its aero kit for the small but sporty Bmw 1-Series Coupe. The new kit contains a stylish front spoiler, new side skirts, a trunk lip spoiler, a roof spoiler and a rear air diffuser, but this available only for the 135i versions fitted with the M Aerodynamic package.
Also a new exhaust system was added together with a sport steering wheel at the interior. In order to push the limits of the car Hartge boosted the 3.0 liter gasoline engine up to 350 hp making the sprint from 0-100 km/h be achieved approximately 5 seconds. No words about the price yet!
BMW today unveiled the 2009 1-Series, a model that comes with four body variations (5-door, 3-door, Coupe and Convertible), the widest range of engines in the segment, uncompromising premium quality and even more innovations.
For the 2009MY BMW offers two new 4-cylinder diesel engines for the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The power ranges from 122 bhp in the BMW 116i to 306 bhp in the BMW 135i.
The 2.0 litre, 1143 bhp 4-cylinder diesel engine of the model which was voted “World Green Car of the Year” in 2008 is now also available for the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The new BMW 118d Convertible accelerates in 9.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h and sets new standards for open-top four-seater vehicles with its average fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the EU test cycle and a CO2 emissions level of 129 grams per kilometre.
The BMW 123d Convertible accelerates in just 7.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h. Its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres, and its CO2 level is 144 grams per kilometre.
Full details in the press release after the jump.
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KW, the well-known coilover suspension manufacturer unveiled its new customization programme for the Bmw 1-Series Coupe. For this the specialist unveiled three versions of its suspensions in basic and inox-line. The first version permits customized lowering of the suspension and creates an optimized balance of sportiness, comfort and safety, while the second version represents the ideal system for sporty drivers, the third version represents the ultimate solution for the truly technically demanding drivers.
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