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Just_me · 10-23-2007, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinbo

Give me a hotted up 3 door hatch any day.

AMEN!

ghusheshe · 10-23-2007, 04:08 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1 .*

Sorry AdEvo but Edmund's Inside Line does not agree after driving the car Quote " Search if you will, but you can take it from us; there is simply no more accomplished car for $30,000 than the 2009 BMW 135i." and this one "The 2009 BMW 135i cuts right to the heart of what a BMW is meant to be about. You can argue about its appearance and complain about packaging, but in just about every other respect, it delivers a unique and exhilarating driving experience, which is what matters most."

AdvEvo · 10-23-2007, 04:24 AM

nice journalists talk.

That s a guy talking who drives a 150hp fwd car on a daily basis from home to work. Yes of course he finds a 135i fantastic.

I have driven a lot of cars with horse power. And horse power is the first thing you get used too. A light weight good handling car brings the smile a lot longer on youre face believe me. I am fed up with the horse power wars between the manufactures.

Let bmw build a 3 doors hatch m version that would be perfect. I have a 130i myself now. It s almost perfect like i have it now.

It s just so easy for bmw to make something special from it by M.

A little wider wheel arches.
New M front and rear bumper.
Carbon roof.
Csl style seats
Limited slipp diff.
3.0 alu mag engine 265hp you can easy get 310hp from with some throttle bodies and a nice air intake. In a race class they have already 340hp from it.
light wheels.
Lighter engine hood.
130i is 1350kg now. If they could manage 1300 or lighter i would just be perfect.

then you have a winner.

Just_me · 10-23-2007, 04:30 AM

Ferrari F430 Scuderia weigh 1350 kg, thats impossible weight number for 135i, afterall 135i isnt meant for the track like the Scuderia.

1500kg, M version of 1er that I would like to see, below that is impossible unless its a CSL.

ghusheshe · 10-23-2007, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdvEvo

nice journalists talk.

That s a guy talking who drives a 150hp fwd car on a daily basis from home to work. Yes of course he finds a 135i fantastic.

I have driven a lot of cars with horse power. And horse power is the first thing you get used too. A light weight good handling car brings the smile a lot longer on youre face believe me. I am fed up with the horse power wars between the manufactures.

Let bmw build a 3 doors hatch m version that would be perfect. I have a 130i myself now. It s almost perfect like i have it now.

It s just so easy for bmw to make something special from it by M.

A little wider wheel arches.
New M front and rear bumper.
Carbon roof.
Csl style seats
Limited slipp diff.
3.0 alu mag engine 265hp you can easy get 310hp from with some throttle bodies and a nice air intake. In a race class they have already 340hp from it.
light wheels.
Lighter engine hood.
130i is 1350kg now. If they could manage 1300 or lighter i would just be perfect.

then you have a winner.

Agree, but remember the 135 was never meant to be an M car, i.e. light, carbon fiber roof, wider wheel arches etc. As it is, I think its more than sufficient for its purposes. Also have a M sport 130i and would love a real M version of that hatch…

AdvEvo · 10-23-2007, 06:09 AM

Yes that would be perfect

135i coupe 306 hp turbo or a hatch 310hp atmo M version.

dr Dunkel · 10-23-2007, 05:06 PM

Found at 1addicts.com!

Based on the new BMW 1 Series Coupé being presented to the world public for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007, this fascinating design study is the consistent evolution of BMW’s compact two-door with a clear focus on uncompromising sportiness. With its aerodynamically optimised body, a wide range of lightweight features serving to minimise the weight of the car and its axle load distribution, as well as an interior tailored specifically to the ambitious driver, this concept study clearly offers a high level of driving dynamics right from the start.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1935

bmer · 10-23-2007, 05:15 PM

Whoa, that's almost like M1/M2 CSL Concept! Interesting details like pedals from the Z4 Coupe Concept, special kidneys and a white(!) rev dial. Thanks, Dunkel!