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The German automaker BMW is showing that efficiency can be fun their EfficientDynamics lineup will grow by two new models, a 135i Coupe and Convertible. At the heart of these compact sports cars is a 3.0 Liter BMW straight six boosted by a pair of twin scroll turbochargers and the integration of VALVETRONIC throttle less intake technology as well as VANOS variable valve timing, offering better throttle response and improved fuel efficiency while still making 300 HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. The motor is mated to an all new DCT 7 speed Double Clutch Transmission with dedicated paddle shifters where he driver has to pull back on the right lever to shift up and tug on the left one to downshift. Meanwhile creature comforts are taken car of with a top of the line Harman Kardon Surround Sound System as optional equipment. The 2010 BMW 135i Coupe an Convertible will arive in dealer’s showrooms later on this Spring. Press release after the jump. Press release BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy continues with the 2011 135i Coupe and Convertible models which feature the company’s latest twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six cylinder engine. Both models will feature the 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) as an option.  The new six-cylinder (N55 designation) develops maximum output of 300 hp at 5,800 rpm, with peak torque of 300 lb-ft available all the way from 1,200–5,000 rpm. This is the same level of performance as the current 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder but with the innovation of twin-scroll technology and the integration of VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology, this new engine promises even better throttle response and even more fuel efficiency. Thanks to VALVETRONIC, VANOS, and the twin-scroll turbocharger housing, peak torque is reached 100rpm earlier than with the previous engine, and engine boost response is improved across the entire engine speed range.  Harman Kardon Surround Sound System replaces HiFi System Professional as the upgrade sound system option. 3 comments: BMW 135i Bobby_Cruz (513) Posted on 01.13.2010 Definitely it may have a M Sport package also just like the past 1 series. Of course the car’s performance really improve a bit but needs to push up more power definitely 20-30 HP more and it’s nice to have a 7 speed double clutch transmission as an alternative.
 rielle_brown (859) Posted on 01.11.2010 WTF? Not heard of the 135i my friend? There’s not one Golf, Focus that has RWD, a straight 6, twin turbo’d 3 litre engine. And yeah, even if they did I’d rather drive a beemer anyways after owning numerous VW’s. And at sub 5 secs to 100km p/h it’ll eat whatever RS or Scirroco R / GTI R comes it’s way.
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Posted on 01.20.2010