According to a report originally posted at Germancarzone and then repeated at BMW Blog, a certain Bavarian automaker is currently working on a new performance version of its 1 Series. Although it wouldn’t be called an M1 — since that moniker is reserved for supercar status — the so-called 135i SuperSports would get a bunch [...]

German Tuner HARTGE has given the world’s first inline six-cylinder engine with twin turbo-chargers and a second generation direct-injection system a power boast of 44 hp – and that at the same time as maintaining its extremely good fuel consumption of only 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres (EU combined).     HARTGE not only offers an [...]

The BMW 135i achieved an “Excellent” overall score and outpaced all its competitors to become Consumer Reports’ top-rated sporty car in testing for the October issue. The 135i drew praise for its splendid handling, a punchy engine delivering a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of 5.2 seconds, and its overall fun-to-drive quality. Other highly-rated cars in [...]

On the same day this driver test drove E90 M3, he drove an Alpine White BMW 135i Convertible. He lets you see that from his video (below). He advises to “make sure that you turn the sound up when watching the walkaround video.” Thanks to Horatiu for such a great editing job. http://www.vimeo.com/1604348 More BMW [...]

Now that BMW’s 1-series has a solid presence on dealer lots, enthusiasts of the Roundel can start with lusty customizations that pay homage to the great BMWs of the past. In the case of this Alpine White 135, we can say that BMW started it with its Concept tii that made the rounds in late [...]

The photos below are from a fellow member at e46fanatics.com. Boosted_ZHP is the lucky and proud owner of a beautiful 135i alpine white coupe. Thanks to him for the photos below. Right now the car has H&R sport springs, AW kidney grilles, BB mod, CDV delete, Escort 855 hardwire, BMW Perf Pedals, and 8500K DDEs Phase [...]