The 2008 135i is looking alot better... (High-Res inside)

[killa325i]

wow, i dont like that at all (coupe version)....now a 135i 2 door hatch......

[e34john]

Looks good, cool color too but I have to have it Alpine White and as a hatch.

[Silence*]

Yup. I want one in Red, with the 6-speed stick please.

[BDSax]

wow, id hump it. ill probably have one some day

[JasonC]

It's a new car and i like it. (thats very rare for me) If i had the money i'd buy one.

[BimmerBall]

Must.......have.......one...

[Kruzen]

From http://www.bmwusa.com/

Quote from the main page regarding the original 2002. BMW claims to be doing the same thin 40 years later.

quote:

"...the glorious day as arrived, and the resulting automobile is everything the faithful could have been hoping for. A larger, smoother engine in their smallest vehicle...that's pure BMW... it goes like bloddy hell"

This my friends, is the new driver's car/2002/e30, according to BMW.


People are reporting getting 380HP from just a chip and exhaust alone on the 335i (same engine).

STATS:

Platform: e46
Engine: 305HP I-6 Twin Turbo, 300lb/tq / avail 1400-5000RPM
0-60 in 5.3
6-speed stick or AT available
35k for the 135i available spring 2008
Comes standard with Motorsport dressings and features such as
Better power to weight ratio than the last M3.
M Aerodynamic Kit is standard.

M-inspired performance for the 135i Coupe
The 135i Coupe offers more performance and a striking look thanks to M-inspired
components. Features include an Aero kit for additional downforce at speed, better
brake cooling and enhanced aesthetics while the Sports Suspension offers higher
traction and reduced body roll with 18-inch wheels and performance tires. The Sports
Suspension also includes with a high-performance brake system incorporating six-
piston fixed calipers on the front and two-piston fixed calipers at the rear


Here's some new High-res's


















Look at the size of those brakes :O