1 Series Sport Auto Supertest - BMW M135i (manual gearbox)

[Sunny]

I think "Asphalttemprature" for RS3 was 29C vs 19C for M135 just to give an idea how much difference testing in summer vs winter makes. On the other hand the colder temperature probably helped M135 make more power - maybe why it was dynoed at 340HP..

 

[DeDe]

On the other hand the colder temperature probably helped M135 make more power - maybe why it was dynoed at 340HP..

Probably. They managed the 340 hp at a temperature of 14,8 Degrees C.

 

[Zafiro]

I'm certain the laptime could be better if it was warmer. Those Supersport are pretty sticky when its warm. But Im not complaining, I would never be this quick if I had a M135i because my driving skill isnt even close to HvS

 

[Deckhook]

It's a catch 22, cooler temperatures make more power thus better pick up out of corners and better acceleration but a little less traction so longer braking distances and slower corner speeds. The question is how much is the temperatures effecting its time?

 

[DeTomaso]

Did anyone else notice the Astra OPC having 20 percent more torque than claimed? 482 Nm is an awful lot for a 2.0 litre engine.

 

[conneem]

Impressive time but I think it makes the time achieved by Horst in the old 335i coupe of 8.26 even more impressive considering that car was on 225/45/17 run flats compared to the much more aggressive Super Sport setup on the M135i not to mention the extra power the M135i has also.

 

[DeDe]

BMW M135i vs BMW 1M Coupé

 

[klier]

I guess you made that DeDe? Very nice man!!

 

[DeDe]

I guess you made that DeDe? Very nice man!!

Yes, thank you.

 

[Maarten M135]

Dede, thanks for sharing the articles! SportAuto is one my favourite mags, unfortunately no shipment to Australia..

I think one of the reasons the M135 is a little 'slow' on the Nshleiffe could be due to the manual gearbox. I own the 8speeder, and I guarantee, no human - not even HvS - can change a gear that fast! I reckon he'd shave off another 3-4 seconds if he tries again..

 

[DeDe]

Picture gallery online here.

 

[gralhon]

Dede, thanks for sharing the articles! SportAuto is one my favourite mags, unfortunately no shipment to Australia..

I think one of the reasons the M135 is a little 'slow' on the Nshleiffe could be due to the manual gearbox. I own the 8speeder, and I guarantee, no human - not even HvS - can change a gear that fast! I reckon he'd shave off another 3-4 seconds if he tries again..

Hello,
May be the 8 automatic looks quicker but the times in Hockenheim short show that the manual is slight quicker

I did test M135 with 8 automatic and I did not like it. I am very used to manual gerbox. I bought then the manual version and I am waiting for it mid July.

 

[Sunny]

Hello,
May be the 8 automatic looks quicker but the times in Hockenheim short show that the manual is slight quicker

I did test M135 with 8 automatic and I did not like it. I am very used to manual gerbox. I bought then the manual version and I am waiting for it mid July.

Congrats. Please do post pics and a review after you get the car.

 

[Deckhook]

As much as I love the ZF 8sp auto I still get more pleasure driving my son's 60hp Polo because of its 5sp manual. Its nice that some cars at least give you the option.

 

[martinbo]

As much as I love the ZF 8sp auto I still get more pleasure driving my son's 60hp Polo because of its 5sp manual. Its nice that some cars at least give you the option.

Just watch out for that dodgy ankle you old fart.



Sorry, but I owed you one.

 

[Deckhook]

^Mate have you ever felt the weight of the clutch on a 1.2L 3cyl Polo, you could even use it with a broken ankle. lol

Jokes aside nothing can beat the connection you get with a manual but apart from that as an inexperienced driver it teaches you the relationship between gear ratios and engine revs. Frankly learning on an automatic IMO teaches you very little about how to drive a car properly.

 

[Tumbo]

Picture gallery online here.

i can't help imagining how nice the car would be, without those horrible lights.

 

[DeDe]

Supertest scans (I deleted my previous photobucket-account): here.

 

[RS2000 4X4]

Exactly

I fall in love with this car... more and more... everything but the front!
Can't wait to see the 2-Series as I'm sure the M235i will be the best car in the world when price is considered too

Second that!!