BMW 1-Series Forum (F20) 135i - 1Addicts.com > Second Generation 1 Series Forum > 2012 BMW 1-Series Sporthatch (F20) Discussion > BMW 1-Series 3-Door and M135i (F21) Official Wallpapers, Info, Specs, Videos
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      05-12-2012, 06:17 PM   #1
BMW 1-Series 3-Door and M135i (F21) Official Wallpapers, Info, Specs, Videos

BIMMERPOST / Official Coverage
BMW 1-Series 3-Door and M135iF21

M135: 320hp / 332lb-ft. 0-62 in 4.9 Sec




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 (332lb-ft torque) 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


Vital Stats F21 3-door 1 series
  • Second body variant added to the new BMW 1 Series
  • Available petrol engines: BMW 114i (102 hp), BMW 116i (136 hp), BMW 125i (218 hp)
  • Available diesel engines: BMW 116d (116 hp), BMW 118d (143 hp), BMW 125d (218 hp), BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition (116 hp)
  • Also available from November 2012: BMW 118i (170 hp), BMW 120d (184 hp)
  • Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport Package available
  • increased body length (+85 millimetres), wheelbase (+30 millimetres), track width (front: + 51, rear +72 millimetres) and width (+17 millimetres) in comparison to the predecessor model, with vehicle height remaining the same; Choice of two or three seats respectively at the rear, 21 millimetres more legroom at the rear, luggage compartment increased by 30 litres to 360 litres; Storage capacity of up to 1 200 litres thanks to foldable rear seat back (40 : 20 : 40 split folding optional).
  • xDrive featured for the first time in the BMW 1 Series on the models BMW M135i xDrive and BMW 120d xDrive; BMW xDrive simultaneously available also for the 5-door version of the BMW 1 Series
  • Six-speed manual standard, eight-speed automatic optional
  • The F21 3-door 1 series won't be available in the US



PRESS RELEASE + Expand

FULL PRESS RELEASE: The_new_three_door_BMW_1_Series.pdf

The sporty and elegant design of the new three-door model, along with additional engine choices, are distinguishing features that sharpen the unmistakable profile of the BMW 1 Series as the recognised standard of sheer driving pleasure in the premium compact car segment.



Summary:
  • Second body variant added to the new BMW 1 Series; Latest edition of the three-door version impressively underscores the compact model’s sporting characteristics; Sporty, elegant design and attractive supplements to the drive portfolio strengthen the BMW Series’ unsurpassed position within the segment characterised by the unique rear-wheel drive system and superior handling; Highlight in the model range: the BMW M135i.
  • New three-door BMW 1 Series with powerful, brand-typical proportions; Unique appearance thanks to dynamically stretched side line; Wide doors with frameless windows; Side window graphics flowing seamlessly into the B pillar and strongly retracted side window graphics; powerfully contoured side panels with particularly distinctive accentuation of the rear wheel arches; Side sill line extending to the front, underscoring the dynamically stretched character of the vehicle’s silhouette.
  • Precise individualisation thanks to BMW Sport Line, BMW Urban Line and M Sport Package; Harmoniously matching, exclusive design and equipment features as an alternative to the basic variant; BMW M135i with model-specific exterior and interior design directly attuned to the technical requirements.
  • Interior features, sporty appearance and handling profit from increased body length (+85 millimetres), wheelbase (+30 millimetres), track width (front: + 51, rear +72 millimetres) and width (+17 millimetres) in comparison to the predecessor model, with vehicle height remaining the same; Choice of two or three seats respectively at the rear, 21 millimetres more legroom at the rear, luggage compartment increased by 30 litres to 360 litres; Storage capacity of up to 1 200 litres thanks to foldable rear seat back (40 : 20 : 40 split folding optional).
  • Widened choice of petrol and diesel engines featuring
    BMW TwinPower Turbo technology; BMW 114i as new entry-level version with 75 kW/102 hp; Also available at market launch:
    BMW 116i (100 kW/136 hp), BMW 125i (160 kW/218 hp),
    BMW 116d (85 kW/116 hp), BMW 118d (105 kW/143 hp) and the
    BMW 125d (160 kW/218 hp) and the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics Edition with 85 kW/116 hp, additional fuel efficiency measures and a CO2 emissions level of 99 g/km in the EU test cycle.
  • First ever BMW M Performance automobile to feature a petrol engine: BMW M135i with a 3-litre, straight six-cylinder engine and 235 kW/320 hp as well as M-characteristic suspension components and aerodynamically optimised body features; Highest level of performance and the most outstanding efficiency within the competitive environment; Typical M-style coherence between drive, suspension technology and aerodynamic balance as well as model-specific interior design for unmistakeable driving pleasure in a compact model; BMW M135i also available as a five-door version.
  • Also available from November 2012: BMW 118i (125 kW/170 hp),
    BMW 120d (135 kW/184 hp) as well as intelligent four-wheel drive BMW xDrive featured for the first time in the BMW 1 Series on the models BMW M135i xDrive and BMW 120d xDrive; BMW xDrive simultaneously available also for the 5-door version of the BMW 1 Series.
  • All engine variants come with optimised six-speed manual transmissions as standard; Unique option in the compact segment: eight-speed automatic transmission or eight-speed automatic sports transmission; Comprehensive use of BMW EfficientDynamics technology including Auto Start Stop function in conjunction with manual and automatic transmissions as well as ECO PRO mode, which can be activated in conjunction with the Driving Experience Control function offered as standard.
  • Vehicle concept perfectly attuned to driving pleasure, with longitudinally mounted engines, rear-wheel drive, harmonious weight distribution and sophisticated suspension technology; Best agility in the segment combined with optimised riding comfort; Double-joint spring-strut front axle, five-link rear axle; Exceptionally precise electromechanical power steering free from drive train influences; Variable sports steering as an option; DSC Dynamic Stability Control including DTC and Active Differential Brake (ADB-Sport) on the rear axle as standard; Torsion-resistant body structure; Comprehensive safety features.
  • Optimised premium interior ambience thanks to excellent material quality and craftsmanship; Interior with driver-oriented cockpit;
    Control display of the optional operating system iDrive fitted as a firmly integrated onboard monitor sporting an exclusive BMW flat screen design.
  • Wide range of driver assistant systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive that are unique in the compact segment:
    High-Beam Assistant, Adaptive Headlights, Rear View Camera, Lane Departure Warning incl. Rear Collision Warning, Parking Assistant,
    Cruise Control with braking function, Speed Limit Info with No Passing Indicator, Internet access, enhanced integration of smartphones and music players, Real-Time Traffic Information and Apps for personalised web radio reception and for access to Facebook and Twitter.


Wallpapers

BMW 1-Series 3-Door (F21) Wallpapers

M135i On-Location at Press Launch

M135i Interior

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

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

BMW 1-Series 3-Door - 125d

BMW 1-Series 3-Door Interior




Videos










Dimensions

Length
170.2in.
4324mm.
Width
69.5in.
1765mm.
Height
55.9in.
1421mm.
Wheelbase
105.9in.
2690mm.
Track (f)
60.6in.
1539mm.
Track (r)
61.8in.
1570mm.
Weight, unladden (M135i)
3306.9lbs.
1500kg.



Reviews


Autocar M135i Review
Autoexpress M135i Review



Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 06:47 PM   #2
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Looks good. Nice to see the non M sport model.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:19 PM   #3
AKRAPOVICOWNS
Captain
572
Rep
636
Posts

Drives: bmw 335i
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: brazil

iTrader: (0)

Are we going to get the M135 5-door aswell?
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:20 PM   #4
cncmastr
Colonel
cncmastr's Avatar
United_States
1631
Rep
2,422
Posts

Drives: E30 M3 Cecotto, F85, G05, G07,
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Outside Atlanta

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
2018 X5 M  [10.00]
2020 M2 CS  [10.00]
2005 BMW X5 4.8is  [10.00]
2006 BMW M3  [10.00]
No U.S. no care.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:21 PM   #5
mPlasticDesign
Major General
mPlasticDesign's Avatar
696
Rep
5,073
Posts

Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr'

iTrader: (16)

Garage List
I like the 3-door M135i!
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:21 PM   #6
southlight
Moderator / European Editor
southlight's Avatar
1590
Rep
6,752
Posts

Drives: X3M
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS View Post
Are we going to get the M135 5-door aswell?
Yes, M135i will be available both as 3-door and 5-door model.


Best regards,
south
__________________
Those forums...WHY NOT?


JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:25 PM   #7
bimmerJP
First Lieutenant
bimmerJP's Avatar
United_States
11
Rep
380
Posts

Drives: 2008 e90 335i
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas, the United States of America, Planet Earth, Universe

iTrader: (0)

Yup, this car look A LOT better with ///M treatment. I kinda like the 1 now.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:38 PM   #8
JA///MES
PLZRACE
JA///MES's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
361
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 M3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico now fml...

iTrader: (3)

Woo hoo!!! Yet another car with an M badge! Let's just put them on every single car BMW makes so everyone can have an M!!!!
__________________
2011 E90 JBM ///M3 DCT l Gintani Catless X-Pipe w/ Hybrid Exhaust l Vishnu Procede V5 with Meth l l RE Pulleys l Tecnocraft Envy l Arkym CF Diffuser l CF BMW Spoiler l Arkym CF Front Bumper l GB ///M Badge l GB Side Markers l GB Kidney Grills l PSS 275/255/35/19s l VMR VB3s in Hyper Black l CF Steering Wheel Trim l ///M Pedals l Black Tow Hooks l Eibach Springs l GP Thunder Bulbs l IND Key Hole Cover l BMW PSW l Verstrabe Paddles
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:43 PM   #9
ellekz
Private First Class
ellekz's Avatar
Canada
63
Rep
146
Posts

Drives: F22 M235i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: GTA

iTrader: (0)

They're releasing an 114i? Isn't the 116i already underpowered enough?!
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:48 PM   #10
Evice
Major
Evice's Avatar
199
Rep
1,457
Posts

Drives: E92M3
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Somewhere here

iTrader: (1)

I hope M135 series coupe that will be in US, will not have N55. What's the point?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:51 PM   #11
aajami
Brigadier General
aajami's Avatar
United_States
436
Rep
4,567
Posts

Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Manhattan Beach, CA

iTrader: (4)

The HP rating on the 125d is a bit high
__________________
'09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather | ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL | link 1 / link 2
Mods: M Performance exhaust | ZCP retrofit | Euro airbox | GTS DCT flash | JPN 240 ECU flash | Euro LCI taillights | CRT lip | OEM alarm retrofit | Space Gray bumper plugs | BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 07:52 PM   #12
southlight
Moderator / European Editor
southlight's Avatar
1590
Rep
6,752
Posts

Drives: X3M
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by aajami View Post
The HP rating on the 125d is a bit high
No idea what you're talking about.


Best regards,
south
__________________
Those forums...WHY NOT?


JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:01 PM   #13
SomeRandomer123
Colonel
SomeRandomer123's Avatar
England
317
Rep
2,612
Posts

Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK

iTrader: (0)

Will the 114i be able to move without a good shove?
__________________

Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT
Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT
Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT
On Order: 2015 Audi A6 Avant Ultra, Black Edition (sorry!)
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:18 PM   #14
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

Worryingly I prefer the look of the less sporty brown one than the estoril blue m sport one. Design is cleaner and more resolved, if less sporty.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:23 PM   #15
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

When is it out? Refers to the 120d available from November.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:26 PM   #16
Cuz5150
Major
Cuz5150's Avatar
224
Rep
1,489
Posts

Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

"M135i won't be available in the US"

such ah cock suckers
__________________
-Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"-
07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X
04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/
06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/
09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:26 PM   #17
eezzee
First Lieutenant
6
Rep
325
Posts

Drives: F20
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: UK

iTrader: (0)

The white 5dr M135i looks best of all.
Appreciate 1
      05-12-2012, 08:32 PM   #18
joew12
New Member
Canada
0
Rep
22
Posts

Drives: 2013 335 Mpack
Join Date: May 2012
Location: canada

iTrader: (0)

Sound good
Rush for M335i specs before I order my 2013 335i M pack in june.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:40 PM   #19
mpm3
Captain
mpm3's Avatar
United_States
72
Rep
819
Posts

Drives: 2007 M coupe
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2007 BMW M coupe  [10.00]
2011 BMW M3  [0.00]
Wish the US was getting the 3 door !
__________________
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:42 PM   #20
Zebra99
Colonel
Zebra99's Avatar
Canada
113
Rep
2,855
Posts

Drives: 2011 335is E93
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
Hideous light design for that nice front end...

I'd never buy it just because of that lol. And another member said it..everyone has an M, yay!!! Not lol
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 08:43 PM   #21
TheBingoBalls
Brigadier General
TheBingoBalls's Avatar
Canada
4278
Rep
4,846
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
If you could get passes the hideous headlights, it's actually a good looking car. The interior definitely looks of quality.
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2012, 09:06 PM   #22
NYe60chrisIU
NYe60chrisIU
United_States
5
Rep
350
Posts

Drives: '08 5er
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: 516 / 812

iTrader: (0)

no thank you. keep this fake ///m shite out of the states
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:29 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST