One word that describes the 2009 BWM 135i Coupe is "Hot!" With a powerful engine linked to a six-gear manual transmission, every trip I made became a hot lap. My "trips" weren't long, but even a ...

Like its 3 Series brethren, the 2010 135i is receiving BMW's single-turbo I-6 and twin-clutch transmission. The engine, known internally as the N55, makes 300 hp and 300 lb.-ft. of torque, the ...

The 2011 BMW 135i promises to become a little bit sportier. The athletic sports coupe will receive a heart transplant, as the current 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight six will leave the engine ...

2011 BMW 135i Gets New Single-Turbo Engine, Dual-Clutch Gearbox. Nelson Ireson January 11, 2010 Comment Now! View All. 3. photos. Nelson Ireson ...

The biggest news for the 1-series concerns its mechanicals: Like the 2011 X6 xDrive35i and 335i, the 135i coupe and convertible will get BMW’s new N55 3.0-liter single-turbo inline-six.

The 135i blends old-school BMW feel with modern turbo power. On the Ring, it delivers the best of both worlds—tight cornering balance, brutal midrange torque, and effortless stability at speed.

TONY QUIROGA. Thirteen years ago we heralded the $36,000 E36 M3 for its 5.6-second sprint to 60 mph. Now we have a $36,000 135i that lops nearly a second off that 0-to-60 time and is quicker and ...

The 135i is plenty fast but could easily be made even faster with a tune upgrade. That's the nice thing about turbos—the 335i I owned had 50 HP more than the stock 300 HP with a simple Dinan tune.