Memories for sale. Are you going to fall in love with the new 135i BMW Coupe?
Wednesday, 3:59 PM
San Diego
Howdy…
As I am a great admirer of smaller cars that pack power intelligently, the BMW 135i Coupe should fit neatly into my ideal garage. The 135i Coupe is a good ball of fire that brings back our crazed youth in various BMW 2002’s. High performance in a tight little package, the 135i harks back to the iconic BMW 2002. The design of the 135i is a huggable bad boy car. The rigors of German premium car construction and modern safety regulations make this 1-series Coupe a much more substantial-feeling experience than any 2002tii. For many Americans, the 1 coupe will represent a new level of affordable BMW performance when it goes on sale in spring of 2008.
Potent performance it promises…
Packing a 300 horsepower twin turbo six-cylinder, 18 inch wheels and tires, sport suspension, beefy Brembo brakes. Turns can be fun. It is easy to click off the Dynamic Traction Control and then the entire Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system via the upper dash button…the fun button, as this is the 135i’s natural state. The DSC on the 135i is designed specifically for spirited driving, including a gas pedal with a quicker response rate and electronic rear brake management to simulate a differential lock for stronger acceleration in turns.
BMW 335i v 135i
Despite their similar weights and specifications, the two cars have vastly different characteristics that reveal themselves from the moment you catch a glimpse of them. Not only is the 135i’s styling more youthful thanks to its M Sport body kit and 18 inch wheels, its interior is also geared toward a younger audience. Where the 335i’s interior is all good taste and seriousness, the 135i’s is ever so slightly more playful without being garish. It’s certainly smaller, with a more intimate cockpit than the spacious 3 Series.
The release of this car should be a home run for BMW.
See you on the road.
Sammyg
