JetBlack5OC

The 1 series is coming to the US in early 2008, badged as the 135i. Most importantly it is going to have the 335i powerplant, 3.0 twin turbo. That thing is going to fly.

Here is a link to the story:

http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmar...-for-us-market/

LowOrbit

Nice!

With high gas prices, maybe Americans will finally wake up to the practicality/efficiencies of these smaller cars as Europeans do now.

diveleader

135i - i'd like to see that in the UK!
(bread could not be delivered so fast!)

Wilchwitz

I rented a 1-Series in Germany last week and was very impressed with everything but the power. The rental was brand new (23km) and very nicely equipped with nav and other features but it was a 116i. That's the lowest power engine they offer. It really struggled but the chassis was great and the quality of the interior and finish was first rate.

Most I could get on the Autobahn was 180 kph. BMW claims 200 kph top speed for this model but that's really optomistic.

However, with a six this Baby Bimmer will scream. Should make a killer autocross platform.

Torquey5

I'm sooooo gonna pick one up 6spd........ Just dying for this car with the twin turbo powerplant to be available to us!

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JetBlack5OC

Not sure what the weight diference is between the 1series and 3series. The power to weight ratio of 135i should be amazing. 300+hp in that tiny car, its going to move. It should handle like a go-cart, if you throw in some coil-overs. I'm 6'3 tall, but I would consider driving this thing.

BMWDK

The 130i is a killer and a blast!! imagine how the 135i is gonna be???