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Autoblog shares their review and impressions from some time behind the wheel of a 1 Series powered by BMW's new 1.5L 3 Cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine (the "B38" engine). This is the engine you will see in many of BMW's forthcoming FWD models, including the recently revealed Concept Active ... CONTINUED
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Sport Auto takes the BMW 1M coupe and M135i to the Hockenheim track for a track and performance showdown.
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Auto Express UK track tests the new BMW M135i versus the Subaru WRX STI 340R. Here's how they compare on paper. BMW M135i: 3 liter inline 6 cylinder 316 hp / 450 Nm torque 0-62 mph (0-100kmh) in 5.1 seconds (manual), 4.9 seconds (automatic) Weight: 3174 lbs Subaru WRX STI 340R: 2.5 liter 4 cylinder 316 hp ... CONTINUED
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Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear reviews the BMW M135i in a recent Sunday Times UK issue. See what amusing and insightful things Mr. Clarkson has to say about the M135i inside.
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The latest issue of EVO magazine features the EVO Car of the Year feature. The BMW M135i makes the short list of great cars under consideration. The results are as follows (from best to worst), according to EVO: 1) Pagani Huayra1) Lotus Exige V6 (tie)3) Porsche ... CONTINUED
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BMW is putting huge effort in launching a revolutionary, new "three" [full technical details inside]. Before you get too excited, let's be clear that what we are talking about is not the next generation of the quintesssential sports sedan. The "three" refers to the entry-level iteration of BMW's new, ... CONTINUED
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The 2014 M3 (F80) prototype which was spotted in Los Angeles this past weekend has made its way into the California Mojave Desert's Death Valley for high temperature testing. With high temperature testing always comes the removal of some front end camouflage, necessary to increase the prototypes' air intake and cooling; ... CONTINUED
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The press drives of the BMW M135i are underway and with that come the first reviews, and they are very positive. See inside for more.
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BMW Car Magazine undertakes a fraternal twins rivalry comparison in pitting HP Autowerks' BMW 1M coupe against its tuned 135i coupe. The tuned 135i coupe is equipped with DCT transmission and tuned to be 400+ HP / 420 lb-ft torque with piggyback tune, intake tubing, M3 suspension arms/bushings, coilovers, and exhaust ... CONTINUED
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The team at Fifth Gear reviews the 2012 BMW F20 1 Series Hatchback. See video inside.
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Carbuyer reviews the 2012 F20 1 series hatchback, calling it more comfortable, with better interior, and more boot space, all the while maintaining its sporty handling and being the only RWD hatchback available in its segment. Check out their video review.
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Here's one of the first reviews of the BMW 335i Performance Edition Retrofit Kit, which is a factory tune which retains the factory warranty. Horsepower increase from 300 to 320, torque increase from 300 to 317ft-lbs for a manual transmission, and to 332 for automatic transmission. This all ... CONTINUED
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Fifth Gear Web Review evaluates the 2012 F20 1 series 5-door hatchback and comes up with both pros and cons on the new model. Check out their findings inside.
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Autocar has now posted their first drive review of the F20 1-series 120d hatchback. Overall it's a bit of a mixed review. See inside for what we mean.
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We've seen plenty of photos and videos on the F20, but how does it perform? Reviews are beginning to flow in from this week's first press drives and Autoexpress has come in with their first impressions. Here's how their first experience with the F20 went... read on inside.
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We haven't seen a good ole 135i review in quite some while, but Edmunds has chimed in with their review of a 135i equipped with with the slick DCT transmission. 1-series fans will like what they have to say about the smallest BMW offering, calling it arguably the most BMW ... CONTINUED
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We've had reviews from several 3-series owners after the 100k miles mark, but this is the first time we've heard from a 1-series owner with over 100k miles on the car, already a pretty amazing feat considering this 1-series coupe began its service in April 2008. As with the ... CONTINUED
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Many feel that the spirit of the E46 M3 lives on in the 135i, so the two cars are often compared. 1addicts member PKumarM3, longtime owner of a track prepped E46 M3, recently shared why he feels the 135i not only matches but exceeds a stock E46 M3.
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