The BMW M135i, which is the high performance version of the new 1 Series hatch, was unveiled last weekend. BMW released all the specifications and a set of images of the new M135i, however, they forgot to show us its interior. We'll cut straight to the chase and present the preliminary specifications of the M135i. The power comes from the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, which features a Twin Scroll turbocharger, high precision direct injection, and fully variable valve control. BMW's new M car has an output of 235 (kW) / 320 hp at 5800 rpm and 450 Nm of torque, which are available between 1,300 rpm and 4,500 rpm. BMW's official performance figures say that the M135i is able to get from naught to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.1 seconds (4.9 seconds automatic) and that it can reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
The M135i's top speed is electronically limited. The hatchback could probably reach much higher speeds if set free. In case you're wondering, the M135i is rated with an 8.0 l/100 km (7.5 l/100 km automatic) combined fuel economy and a 188 g/km CO2 emissions level.
BMW presented the M135i in the three-door body configuration, the Bavarian carmaker assures us it will be available as a five-door hatch too. The M135i comes with all the M division's bells and whistles, including a special balance between drive, suspension and aerodynamics.
At launch, the M135i will be available as a 2WD model, but from November 2012, BMW will also sell it with the xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive system. The M135i will be the first 1 Series hatch to feature the xDrive system.
In terms of exterior design, the BMW M135i comes with a few unique features. These include the front apron with large air intakes, monster brakes, three-dimensional flaps on the outer air vents, distinctive side skirts, 18-inch alloys, and a rear apron, which frames a set of dual exhaust pipes. At the interior, the BMW M135i features aluminum door sills, an M leather steering wheel, an Anthracite roofliner, and various other styling details.
The BMW M135i specs say that the car will come as standard with Servotronic, Variable
Sports Steering. Special features include electronically controlled dampers and an M Sports Suspension, both reducing the M135i's ride height by 10 mm.
The BMW M135i's price has not been announced yet.
Full BMW M135i Specifications:
Body
Number of doors/seats 3 / 4 (5)
Length/Width/Height (unladen) mm 4 340 / 1765 / 1411
Wheelbase mm 2 690
Track front/rear mm 1512 / 1532
Ground clearance mm 130
Turning circle m 10.9
Tank capacity approx. l 52
Cooling system incl. heating l 6.7 (7.2)
Engine oil1) l 6.5
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1425 / 1500
(1440 / 1515)
Max. load to DIN kg 530
Max. perm. weight, overall kg 1955 (1970)
Max perm axle load front/rear kg 950 (960) / 1110
Max perm trailer load (12%)
braked/unbraked
kg – / –
Perm roof load/trail download kg 75 / –
Luggage capacity L 360 – 1200
Air resistance cX x A 0.33 x 2.14
Engine
Configuration/No. of cyls. /valves R / 6 / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct
injection system High Precision Injection, fully variable valve control
(VALVETRONIC) and double VANOS variable camshaft timing
Capacity cc 2979
Stroke/bore mm 89.6 / 84.0
Compression ratio :1 10.2
Fuel grade At least ROZ 91
Max output kW/hp 235 / 320
at rpm 5800
Max torque (with overboost) Nm 450
at rpm 1300 – 4500
Electrical system
Battery/installation Ah/– 80 / luggage comp
Alternator A/W 210 / 2940
Driving dynamics and safety
Suspension, front Double-joint spring-strut axle, aluminium
with M-specific geometry
Suspension, rear Five-link rear axle, light steel, with double elastic bearings
Brakes, front Four-piston aluminium floating-calliper
Diameter mm 3) / vented
Brakes, rear Two-piston aluminium floating-calliper
Diameter mm 3) / vented
Driving stability systems
Standard: DSC incl. ABS, ASC and DTC (Dynamic Traction
Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry
Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant
Safety features
Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags
for driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats,
three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt latch
tensioner and belt force limiter integrated in the front seats, crash sensors, Tyre
Steering ElectricD Pofwetr ISdtei eritng (EPS),
variable sports steering
Overall steering transmission :1 15.0
Tyres front/rear 225/40 R18 88Y/
245/35 R18 88Y
Wheels front/rear 7.5J x 18 LM/
8J x 18 LM
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BMW ConnectedDrive
Comfort Optional: BMW Assist incl. Enquiry Service, remote-control
functions and V-Info+ (Traffic Info plus), Real-Time Traffic Information, BMW
TeleServices,
integration of mobile devices
Infotainment Optional: Internet access, BMW Online incl. Park Info,
National Info, Google Local Search, News, Real-Time Weather,
BMW Routes, Office functions, Bluetooth Audio Streaming,
Online Update Music Tracks, Apps
Safety Optional: Adaptive Headlights with cornering lights, variable
light distribution and adaptive headlight range control, High Beam Assistant,
Park Distance Control, rear-view camera, Active Cruise Control with braking
function, Parking Assistant, Lane Departure Warning with rear-end collision
warning, Speed Limit Info incl. No Passing Info, Automatic/Advanced
Emergency Call
Transmission
Type Six-speed manual (optional: eight-speed automatic with Steptronic)
Gear ratios I 4.110 (4.714)
II :1 2.315 (3.143)
III :1 1.542 (2.106)
IV :1 1.179 (1.667)
V :1 1.000 (1.285)
VI :1 0.846 (1.000)
VII :1 – (0.839)
VIII :1 – (0.667)
R :1 3.727 (3.295)
Final drive :1 3.077 (3.077)
Performance
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW 6.1 (6.1)
Output per litre kW/l 78.9
Acceleration 0–100 km/h s 5.1 (4.9)
0–1000 m s 23.9 (23.8)
In 4th gear 80–120 km/h s 4.3 / 5.0
Top speed km/h 250 (250)
BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics
measures as standard
Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering (EPS),
Auto Start Stop function, gear shift indicator (manual transmission), ECO PRO
mode, intelligent lightweight construction, on-demand operation of ancillary
units, air flap control, map-controlled oil pump, final drive with optimised warmup
behaviour, tyres with reduced rolling resistance
Fuel consumption EU
Urban l/100 km 11.2 (10.3)
Extra-urban l/100 km 6.2 (5.8)
Composite l/100 km 8.0 (7.5)
CO2 g/km 188 (175)
Emissions classification EU5
Insurance category
KH / VK / TK 3) 3)
Technical data valid for ACEA markets/part of data relevant to homologation only apply to Germany (weights)
Figures in parentheses apply to automatic transmission
1) Height including roof fin: 1440 mm
2) Oil change quantity
3) Information not yet available
