AMI 2012: BMW F21 M135i World Premiere - BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i

Jason · 06-01-2012, 04:29 PM

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AMI 2012: BMW F21 M135i World Premiere

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The recently announced BMW F21 M135i 3-door hatchback has just made its world public debut at the AMI 2012 show today. Here are the vitals on this newest model to the BMW M Performance Automobiles lineup. The F21 M135i will unfortunately not make it to North America. Coverage by moderator Dackelone.

Full M135i technical info and official thread @ http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690505

Vital Stats M135i

First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine
BMW M135i with N55 3-litre, straight six-cylinder engine and 235 kW/320 hp
450Nm between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm
0-100kph in 5.1 seconds (4.9 with automatic)
M-characteristic suspension components and aerodynamically optimised body features
Highest level of performance and the most outstanding efficiency within the competitive environment
BMW M135i also available as a five-door version.
Also available: M135i xDrive
M135i won't be available in the US

BMW F21 M135i

BMW 1-Series M135i 3-door (F21) Wallpapers

BMW 1-Series M135i 5-door (F20) Wallpapers

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untiedshoes · 06-01-2012, 04:55 PM

Hi Guys, new here

well, actually not, been a member for a long time, just haven't posted..... so here's my first.

Sorry BMW, but I'm just feeling this

It is no doubt a fabulous car, and will go like hell, but it just doesn't sit right? It's to high, the offset looks way off.... it just doesn't work somehow? I still prefer my 130.....

Hope I don't offend anyone?

Diver · 06-01-2012, 04:56 PM

Very nice car. I think in a year or so when we see the revised coupe (2 series) in North America this car will turn out to be a fairly accurate preview in terms of drive train, suspension and interior details.

My E90 · 06-01-2012, 05:07 PM

Not liking the placement of the steering wheel controls. Why move the volume to the right side of the wheel?? Keeping it on the left frees my right hand to stay near the gear shift, rest on the arm rest or hold my wife's hand and still control the volume with the left hand.

Also thought the cruise control leaver was perfectly placed. Oh well. Progress?

Spoolin Montego · 06-01-2012, 05:11 PM

"•First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine" what?

Ian///M · 06-01-2012, 05:16 PM

Ohh that colour ... wish the 1M had that paint option

RiefferD · 06-01-2012, 05:27 PM

Sucks to even see this. Why won't BMW make this car availiable in the U.S.? I recently had a newborn, and didn't realize how much the utility of the car sucks until I tried to install a child seat. The additional storage space, and opportunity for more doors would be great.

Nang Vann · 06-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Nice color for this little beast!

Diver · 06-01-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My E90

Not liking the placement of the steering wheel controls. Why move the volume to the right side of the wheel?? Keeping it on the left frees my right hand to stay near the gear shift, rest on the arm rest or hold my wife's hand and still control the volume with the left hand.

Also thought the cruise control leaver was perfectly placed. Oh well. Progress?

You have sharp eyes to spot that on the shot if the steering wheel.

G2G · 06-01-2012, 06:01 PM

does anybody think that it will be able to compete with the 1M ?

ilya335 · 06-01-2012, 06:03 PM

I was so excited reading about it. Then saw that it'll be available in all wheel drive!

And then I saw this....

"M135i won't be available in the US"

. Thanks again BMW for making a car I'd buy not come to the states. Just like that X5M diesel... bastards.

ATX78703 · 06-01-2012, 06:11 PM

god, so many things come to mind when looking at this car... amazing. i'm so pissed right now, i guess we'll get the f31, but there won't be anything performance oriented about it.

kiln · 06-01-2012, 06:52 PM

Whats the color of the blue one

tonmonde · 06-01-2012, 07:17 PM

will we be getting the f31 in the US? i'd take a 5door version

antzcrashing · 06-01-2012, 07:18 PM

i must say this car looks great in blue. Wheels are a bit small and headlights are still wrong, but it looks overall nice

beemerman1984 · 06-01-2012, 07:19 PM

Why do I keep looking at these posts, it just makes me want one, then BMW says no... Why can't we have anything good here

antzcrashing · 06-01-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

"•First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine" what?

cars that start with M in the name, i.e. M550d are considered M Performance, and these have only been non-gasoline in the path

fndrsn · 06-01-2012, 07:32 PM

I wasn't a fan of the F20 when it was first unveiled but I've grown to love it...this just makes me want one even more!!

JoeyBananaz18 · 06-01-2012, 07:51 PM

Looks so much better than a regular f20. Sadly we'll never see it. Thanks BMW!

Cuz5150 · 06-01-2012, 07:55 PM

"The F21 M135i will unfortunately not make it to North America". Boooooo

I would buy that in a heart beat! It would be a great DD hatch back.
I would camp at the port in N NJ standing at the dock with a check in hand

bmw1mc · 06-01-2012, 10:13 PM

Still don't like the look of this car...

Fraggy · 06-01-2012, 10:52 PM

The inside looks cheap, no luxury at all. Cute car on the outside tho.

06-01-2012, 04:29 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,252 iTrader: (0)	AMI 2012: BMW F21 M135i World Premiere BIMMERPOST NEWS AMI 2012: BMW F21 M135i World Premiere 32 COMMENTS Tweet The recently announced BMW F21 M135i 3-door hatchback has just made its world public debut at the AMI 2012 show today. Here are the vitals on this newest model to the BMW M Performance Automobiles lineup. The F21 M135i will unfortunately not make it to North America. Coverage by moderator Dackelone. Full M135i technical info and official thread @ http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690505 Vital Stats M135i First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine BMW M135i with N55 3-litre, straight six-cylinder engine and 235 kW/320 hp 450Nm between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm 0-100kph in 5.1 seconds (4.9 with automatic) M-characteristic suspension components and aerodynamically optimised body features Highest level of performance and the most outstanding efficiency within the competitive environment BMW M135i also available as a five-door version. Also available: M135i xDrive M135i won't be available in the US BMW F21 M135i BMW 1-Series M135i 3-door (F21) Wallpapers BMW 1-Series M135i 5-door (F20) Wallpapers Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE This is No Ordinary M Performance F30 3 Series F31 3 Series Touring in Full M Performance Parts Trim Sibling Rivalry: BMW M235i Coupe vs M135i Hatchback
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06-01-2012, 04:56 PM	#3
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,058 iTrader: (0)	Very nice car. I think in a year or so when we see the revised coupe (2 series) in North America this car will turn out to be a fairly accurate preview in terms of drive train, suspension and interior details. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com Last edited by Diver; 06-01-2012 at 05:05 PM.

06-01-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
My E90 Captain Drives: '11 135i Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Floorida Posts: 743 iTrader: (2)	Not liking the placement of the steering wheel controls. Why move the volume to the right side of the wheel?? Keeping it on the left frees my right hand to stay near the gear shift, rest on the arm rest or hold my wife's hand and still control the volume with the left hand. Also thought the cruise control leaver was perfectly placed. Oh well. Progress? __________________ Ordered for ED & PDC - '13 M3 E92 6MT '11 \| 135i \| 6MT \| M Sport \| Premium \| HK \| Nav \| ED & PCD

06-01-2012, 05:27 PM	#7
RiefferD First Lieutenant Drives: Crimson Red 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	Sucks to even see this. Why won't BMW make this car availiable in the U.S.? I recently had a newborn, and didn't realize how much the utility of the car sucks until I tried to install a child seat. The additional storage space, and opportunity for more doors would be great. __________________ Thats whats good about this site though, you try it so that I know not to....

06-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#8
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,147 iTrader: (0)	Nice color for this little beast! __________________ Moving on up!

06-01-2012, 04:55 PM	#2
untiedshoes Registered Drives: 130i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys, new here well, actually not, been a member for a long time, just haven't posted..... so here's my first. Sorry BMW, but I'm just feeling this It is no doubt a fabulous car, and will go like hell, but it just doesn't sit right? It's to high, the offset looks way off.... it just doesn't work somehow? I still prefer my 130..... Hope I don't offend anyone?

06-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
Spoolin Montego Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 233 iTrader: (0)	"•First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine" what?

06-01-2012, 05:16 PM	#6
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,611 iTrader: (0)	Ohh that colour ... wish the 1M had that paint option

06-01-2012, 06:01 PM	#10
G2G Sold: E46 330CI, E90 320dA with 270000km Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vienna Posts: 179 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00]	does anybody think that it will be able to compete with the 1M ?

06-01-2012, 06:03 PM	#11
ilya335 Private First Class Drives: BMWs Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West L.A. Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	I was so excited reading about it. Then saw that it'll be available in all wheel drive! And then I saw this.... "M135i won't be available in the US" . Thanks again BMW for making a car I'd buy not come to the states. Just like that X5M diesel... bastards.

06-01-2012, 06:11 PM	#12
ATX78703 Captain Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 765 iTrader: (0)	god, so many things come to mind when looking at this car... amazing. i'm so pissed right now, i guess we'll get the f31, but there won't be anything performance oriented about it. __________________ 2011 X5 xDrive 35i Premium - 8AT, Cnv, Tch, 3rd Row, Cmfrt 2011 328i 4dr, 6MT - Sprt, Prm, Cmfrt

06-01-2012, 06:52 PM	#13
kiln First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 366 iTrader: (6)	Whats the color of the blue one

06-01-2012, 07:17 PM	#14
tonmonde Second Lieutenant Drives: e82, e93 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 296 iTrader: (1)	will we be getting the f31 in the US? i'd take a 5door version __________________ e60, e90, e92, e82 : retired e93 n55: active F30 335 ED 09/10/12

06-01-2012, 07:18 PM	#15
antzcrashing ... can I get a 1M Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami FL Posts: 933 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [5.00]	i must say this car looks great in blue. Wheels are a bit small and headlights are still wrong, but it looks overall nice __________________

06-01-2012, 07:19 PM	#16
beemerman1984 Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	Why do I keep looking at these posts, it just makes me want one, then BMW says no... Why can't we have anything good here

06-01-2012, 07:32 PM	#18
fndrsn Enlisted Member Drives: Nothing...yet! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I wasn't a fan of the F20 when it was first unveiled but I've grown to love it...this just makes me want one even more!!

06-01-2012, 07:51 PM	#19
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY Posts: 3,622 iTrader: (2)	Looks so much better than a regular f20. Sadly we'll never see it. Thanks BMW! __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......

06-01-2012, 07:55 PM	#20
Cuz5150 Major Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0)	"The F21 M135i will unfortunately not make it to North America". Boooooo I would buy that in a heart beat! It would be a great DD hatch back. I would camp at the port in N NJ standing at the dock with a check in hand __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Cp-Mystic/Black/6MT/Comp/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD

06-01-2012, 10:13 PM	#21
bmw1mc Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 1M Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 282 iTrader: (0)	Still don't like the look of this car...

06-01-2012, 10:52 PM	#22
Fraggy Brigadier General Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (11)	The inside looks cheap, no luxury at all. Cute car on the outside tho. __________________ Step--Premium--Sport--Nav--20% Tint--Blacklines--18" Beyern Mesh--Michelin Super Sports--Bastuck Exhaust--M3 Steering Wheel--BMW Performance Springs--Koni--M3 Front/Rear Sways--

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