2008 BMW 135i

The 135i is powered by the N54B30, which is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and an incredible 300 lb-ft of torque from lower RPMs such as 1,500 rpm. With direct piezo gasoline injecion, twin low mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooling, optimum performance and economy is achieved with no loss in throttle response.

The standard M Sports Package of the 135i offers more performance and more striking looks. This Package include, M Sports Suspension for better traction and reduced body roll, 18 inch wheels with performance tires, M logo doorsill trims, an M leather sport steering wheel and an M logo footrest for the driver's left foot. The leather appointments on the gearshift lever and handbrake, as well as the handbrake handle are finished in high quality soft leather. The roof lining on the M Sports Package comes in Anthracite, and the interior features offered in this package are rounded off by Glacier Silver aluminum interior trim that highlights the sporting character of the cockpit. The innovative interior design incorporates high-quality and sophisticated trim elements with luxurious upholstery and color choices. The control console for the entertainment and air conditioning functions is integrated smoothly and harmoniously into the dashboard through its soft radii and flowing surfaces. The Controller featured in the optional iDrive control system is integrated to the center console, again following BMW's characteristic philosophy.

The M Sports Suspension also comes with a performance brake system which features six-piston fixed calipers on the front axle and two-piston fixed calipers at the rear. The M Aerodynamics Package includes custom designed front, rear bumpers as well as special rocker sills and fog lamps. These customizations give the 135i Coupe a signature sporty Beemer M look in a tasteful yet distinctive manner.New 135i Coupe comes not only with a sports suspension, but also with appropriate modifications of the ASC and DSC driving stability systems, taking the particularly sporty character of the car into account. And as a further point the top model in the range has an even more spontaneous control map for the gas pedal. This BMW 1-Series Coupe benefits from BMW's industry-leading brake and stability control systems. Standard ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and ASC (Automatic Stability Control) prevent the drive wheels from spinning while CBC (Cornering Brake Control) stabilizes the car whenever necessary during application of the brakes in a bend. To ensure enhanced traction when the DSC is completely switched off, a software-controlled lock function slows down the drive wheels when spinning in an appropriate, properly controlled process. This enhances the car's traction without any negative effects on its steering behavior.