2011 BMW 135i Coupe, all wrong. His fantastic 3.0-liter inline-6 now have direct fuel injection and a new dual-stage turbo in place of two turbochargers that previous iterations of BMW six-cylinder aspirated, but it was only the beginning. Model year 2011 marks the first time that the 135i Coupe will be most beautiful BMW's dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which perform automated manual link and let the sequential up-and downshifts by seven packed strained relations.
1-series BMW's smallest car (we do not count Mini), making 300 horsepower from the new engine makes a powerful muscle car, while the availability of seven-speed DCT smooth and quick-as-a - blink-throw adds a new dimension for those who are more love is not related to clutch pedal.
Performance
2011 BMW 135i is not as light as Whippet, you would want from a car that was 8 inches shorter than the 3 series, but the turbo inline-6 still produce the type acceleration slap-in-face-and velocity, indifferently made so many 135i premium as the car M3 V8-toting strong muscles - not much slower, either. And it is $ 24,000 cheaper.
numbers say that 2011 135i BMW Coupe with DCT mallet to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, a tenth faster than when using a conventional manual gearbox. Surprisingly, even the seventh gear is not overdrive, so DCT gives up 2 mpg on the EPA city cycle and 3 mpg on the highway cycle to a manual version of this car. However, the combination of 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway is good enough for a car with such a direct benefit.
We returned from our pages on a steep hill and maneuvering highlights the weaknesses of them with this DCT. That is, the gearbox smooth and reliable transition from reverse to forward in this situation. Magnificent machine has a torque-chested that the shift to discuss about this DCT included in fully automatic mode, but that can be in a hurry and sharpened by pressing the "Sport" button on the center console to call more aggressive shift and throttle mapping.
DCT is quite dear as an optional program to go - automated or otherwise - at $ 1,575, but the performance was not exceptional shortage, while those who must deal with a lot of traffic congestion, DCT is almost no compromise-grace to consider.
Comfort
Stretch-out room is not characteristic of the series 1 -, although some of them overcome the 2011 BMW 135i Coupe expect no more than a two-seat coupe that really will not be disappointed. The two front seats - sports package option is to just have to get these great seats - many offers adjustment and legroom. Rack them all the way back, though, and the rear seats, which are all very suspicious, useful for anything other than lap dogs.
Hack rear suspension 3-Series 135i runs strong and has a standard 18-inch Dunlop run-flat tires, no kiss is not going to a party. returns are great, not bad (if vaguely numb) steering response re-brand of BMW fans is valid.
Function
What is the function? 2011 BMW 135i coupe is the best go-fast is treated as a two seater. The car feels small and intimate, which is usually a good thing if you consider a car of this kind.
For the driver, the cockpit is a paragon of simplicity in order "everything you need and nothing that is not," an elegant principle that we expect from BMW, particularly the series of numbers starting with 1 or 3. No one can quibble with the instrument panel, but the center console is a strong foundation and look for a car $ 37,000, and this test car has no navigation system, although the $ 43,000 prize, reminders that the defendant 1-series.
Do not look for a lot of luggage capacity (10 cubic feet a little), the opening is not more exciting than soft luggage or groceries.
Design / Fit and finish
1-series is often ridiculed because he is a compact car with high-end prices, but the interior 135i and finish seems to cut to the same level as winning the BMW car, and there is a satisfactory lift to all controls and linkages. standard car "Boston" Leather upholstery is decadently rich, while all first-class interior finish.
1-series will never be remembered as one of the best view of BMW design, however. There is something about the relationship that your eyes are not kind. Even with the revised fascia and repair standard 2011-style aerodynamic bodywork, the car is seriously quick look does not comply with the performance.
