(We’ve already known most of this, but I’d thought I’d let it post anyway!)

The BMW 1 Series Coupe, drawing inspiration from the BMW 2002 from 40 years ago, made its North American start at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In delivering sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerful engines and seating for four, the 1 Series Coupe is reinventing the niche started by the BMW 2002.Beginning sales in Spring 2008, the 1 Series Coupe will be available in two versions; the 128i and the 135i. Powered by a 3.0-liter, 230 horsepower inline 6-cyinder engine that generates 200 lb-ft of torque, the 128i Coupe will feature Valvetronic valvetrain management and aluminum/magnesium contruction-core elements of BMW’s EfficientDynamics.

The powerful 135i Coupe features BMW’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque from as low as 1,400 rpm. With its direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooling, optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in engine response. For the 135i Coupe, acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5.3 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Both engines feature on-demand engine coolant pumps that improve fuel economy and reduce parasitic losses for increased output. Read more here …