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CAR Magazine: BMW approves Tii
Details are sketchy, it could still be just a pack of some type and not a production model:
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04-02-2008, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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Interesting, but I don't think it should sway anyone from getting their 1 now.
The phrase "extremely limited production" comes to mind...
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IMO, what makes the 135i so good is its engine. To make a lightweight version while sacrificing the awesome N54 to me is not worth it. Unless we are talking about huge weight saving (Think, S2000 or even Exige).
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I don't really know how much weight they'll save in the process, but the closer it gets to 3000lbs, the better. I wouldn't be surprised if the tii bodykit is lighter than the standard 135i kit. |
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04-02-2008, 05:33 PM | #6 |
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Thank goodness I have not placed any sort of money down on a 135i. Please, please, please make this car affordable (preferably N54-less, as well).
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04-02-2008, 06:53 PM | #7 | |
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From the article:
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According to leftlanenews.com, it looks like in CAR they said the next gen 1 series will have a tii model, but this generation will just be a whole lot of performance parts, like a chip and such.
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04-02-2008, 08:44 PM | #9 |
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i think a very smart move. Maybe offer with a boost in power by BMW perf.
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04-02-2008, 09:11 PM | #10 | |
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Umm, you read the article where it said 2011 right? lol I hope you have plans until that time
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Seeing as I just bought a MINI less than six-months ago, I am actually pleased that it wont be out for a while, if you know what I mean...
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04-02-2008, 09:41 PM | #12 | |
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i'm extremely glad to hear it and exactly the way they are doing it (although i REALLY hope i like the F20 as much aesthetically as i like the e82)
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awesome news. |
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04-02-2008, 10:02 PM | #13 | |
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Very well said. None of us performance advocates are trying to take anything away from the 135i....sheesh. I love how he's saying they're wont be an M1 over and over. Lets see if Scottyboy is right about this M135i.
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"BMW chief Norbert Reithofer has confirmed to CAR Online that a range of tii performance options will be launched soon on the company's smaller models. He has finally ruled out a rumoured M1 version of the 1-series and said the tii spec would be the most performance-oriented model, claiming the the twin-turbo 135i was quite fast enough (it does 0-62mph in 5.3sec, after all)."
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04-03-2008, 01:50 AM | #15 |
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M1 (new engine) -> no M135 (more "M" version of 135) -> hmm... seems as if they are using the tii moniker to represent the new version of performance oriented bmw's that follow the efficient dynamics regime where as ///Motorsport are no holds barred powerful performance versions. also neat to hear that this (tii) trend will likely be following into the 3 series as well. |
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Works for me! I thought the final question quoted was very appropriate ... I'm not looking for tii cosmetics (okay maybe a little) but some true substance.
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As for the topic, I don't see how any enthusiast loses if they introduce a new performance model. If you just bought a 135i, but would actually prefer the tii, either sell off the 135i at some loss when the tii comes out, or hang on to the 135 for a few years and get a used tii -- or whatever performance 1er happens to be out at that time. |
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04-03-2008, 10:26 AM | #22 |
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It sounds to me like a Porsche clubsport...aka one of the most copied cars by Porsche owners. Why pay extra to have weight reductions done by the factory that can be done at home? Now the sunroof I concede would be nice...but eliminating rear seats, pulling carpets, removing window motors, replacing seats...all attainable w/the 135.
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