The BMW M135i Concept consistently utilises the dynamic potential of the new BMW 1-Series for the concept of the first BMW M Performance automobile featuring a straight six-cylinder petrol engine. The body design of the BMW M135i Concept assigns the youthful and sporty looks of the new BMW 1-Series to a three-door compact model, complementing it with the distinctive athleticism so typical of a BMW M Performance automobile.
BMW M Performance automobiles offer an ideal symbiosis of outstanding performance and everyday suitability. As a result, BMW M Performance automobiles have noticeably increased agility, precisely controllable handling characteristics and an emotional design. The BMW M135i Concept's exterior mirror caps in Ferric Grey and side window surrounds in BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line are a further feature of BMW M Performance automobiles.
The wide doors are a further characteristic feature of the BMW M135i Concept's body design. Thanks to a distinctively sports-oriented appearance, the BMW M135i Concept offers attractive prospects for the further development of the BMW 1-Series model range. The pre-series concept car BMW M135i Concept offers a fascinating outlook on a corresponding offer in the premium compact segment.
There had been widespread rumors that the M Performance Automobiles brand, which launched with the Europe-only, tri-turbo M550d xDrive, would remain an exclusively diesel and all-wheel-drive brand.
The arrival of the Concept M135i confirms BMW's intention to flesh out its "straddle" sub-brand, created to cross the gap between the standard BMW range and the powerhouse M models, throughout its full model range.
BMW has revealed a hot turbocharged six-cylinder Concept M135i model that also showcases the 1 Series three-door bodystyle for the first time.
The new BMW Concept M135i will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 as a concept but expect the three-door bodystyle to go on sale later in the year - with the new BMW M Performance M135i model possibly acting as a high performance halo for the range.
BMW says the M Performance hallmarks are 'notably increased agility, precisely controllable handling characteristics and an emotional design'.
BMW will also fit bespoke suspension and an M Sports braking system (note the blue brake calipers), and M-style 18-inch wheels.
It is obviously significant for the BMW 1 Series range, because it reveals the three-door bodystyle for the first time.
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