Under the Hood
The 135i's turbocharged inline-six makes 300 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque. It works through a six-speed manual or BMW's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Either car hits 60 mph in about 5 seconds, BMW says. The M Sport Package adds a sport-tuned suspension with high-performance, six-piston front and two-piston rear brakes.
If that seems like too much, consider stepping down to the 230-hp, normally aspirated 128i, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
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M Dynamics
The 1M's dynamics are typical M — balanced and controllable overall. The car
enters turns with practically no understeer, and rear traction can be broken
loose through both acceleration and lift. ...
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile
function. For more information, contact your
service center.
Transmission takes place via:
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