Believe it or not, but a BMW 1-Series can have the performances of a Gallardo. With a little help from Vishnu Performance, the little 135i managed to compete with the supercar.
Pretty impressive performance! Watch the video and see the little "beast" in action.
BMW unveiled the Performance Aerodynamics Kit for the 1-Series in March at the Geneva Motor Show, and now you have the chance to watch the BMW 135i performance kit in this new promotional video.
The Performance kit includes updates for the suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics, and cockpit of the car. The BMW Performance Aerodynamics Kit optimises the dynamic driving qualities of the car and at the same time guarantees a powerful look in everyday traffic.
BMW is already working on a new generation 1-Series that will be launched sometime in 2009-2010.
The basic architecture will be carried over on the new 1-series, but there will be more aluminium used in the construction, a suite of revised engines (thought to be the 1.4 and 1.6 four-cylinder motors made in Hams Hall and already seen in various Minis and PSA group products) and, possibly, four-wheel drive.
The reason why BMW has chosen the 4WD system is the launch of the new X1 – a junior SUV to slot right at the bottom of the BM ladder. Plus it has historically always sold ’x’-badged models in mountainous regions like the Alps, where buyers often rule out anything without four-wheel drive.
BMW will launch a new generation 1-Series in 2011, and here are the first spy shots of the test mules that prove this. Even if the car looks pretty much the same, it is considered that BMW is testing the chassis, drivetrain and other components.
The next-generation 1 Series will be using four-cylinder engines developed by BMW and PSA. The engines will range from 1.4 liter to 2.0 liter and they will include the twin-turbo as well.
We can’t tell you for sure if BMW will bring the 1-Series hatchback in USA, but there is definitely a demand for it that BMW might take in consideration.
Who do you think will be the winner? The 306 hp 135i or the 420 hp V8 powered M3. The video reveals other fact regarding the Nismo 350Z and you’ll definetely be surprised about what the car can do.Watch the video and find out!
Following the ACS1 Coupe the ACS1 Cabrio based on the Bmw 1-Series Convertible was unveiled today by the German tuning company AC Schnitzer. The new vehicle features heigh-adjustable suspensions, exhaust silencer and allpy wheels available in different sizes. At the interior the silver-carbon insertions ad a plus of sportivity to the car while the aluminium pedals and accesories together with the new gear knobs and velour floor mats complete successfully the tuning kit.
In order to obtain more power AC Schnitzer re-programmed the ECU and the results are as follows: 360 hp for 135i, 240 hp for the 123d and 200 hp for the 120d.
According to some of us the Bmw 135i Coupe is the best competitor for the recently launched Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, but some of you folks would not agree with this test. As you know the Bmw is rear–wheel drive vehicle while the Japanese car has a high-tech AWD system. The engine of the Mitsubishi is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine while the Bavarian coupe features a 3.0-liter straight-six developing 306 hp. Who will be the winner of this test? Watch the video and find out!
Although the Bmw 1-Series Convertible was recently launched, H&R hurried to offer the newcomer a set of sport springs in order to make the car handle better on all the roads. H&R offers new level of customization for the 1-Series Convertible: the front of the car is lowered with 50 mm while the rear gets only 35 mm. This modifications not only make the car look better, but also improve the driving dynamics. Besides the usual H&R quality, all parts come with TÜV certification as standard.
For all the folks who don’t know, H&R sport springs offers sport springs for cars like the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG or Porsche Carrera GT but also in the DTM or Formula 1.
BMW is digging social network Facebook to promote their new BMW 1-serie. The current contest use the Graffiti tool. Graffiti offers you to make 3 year old style drawing if you are working with your mouse. But for those of you lucky enough to own a graphic pen and tablet you can sometime do cool graffitis.
If you are on Facebook and you want to do some creative automotive work, go to the BMW graffiti page and try to win your way to the first place. By the way Topspeed.com is one of the guest judge on this one so if you make something, don’t forget to make a ’holla to topspeed.com on the design ;) that might help you get to the top!
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