Tuned 390bhp BMW M135i takes on M2 - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Xeno
I have owned a 4 door M135i and a M140i xdrive.
I now own a F80 M3.
I can tell the following,
From a standing start, the standard M140i xdrive will destroy the M3 completely for the first 100/200 meters even in dry conditions.
The M3 is just more fun to drive, but even in comfort mode in the M3 is harder then the sport plus setting in a M140i.
Also the steering is harsher in the M3.
I would have no problem at all to go back to a M140i.
A M2 is no option for me due the kids and back problems.
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I have owned a 4 door M135i and a M140i xdrive.
I now own a F80 M3.
I can tell the following,
From a standing start, the standard M140i xdrive will destroy the M3 completely for the first 100/200 meters even in dry conditions.
The M3 is just more fun to drive, but even in comfort mode in the M3 is harder then the sport plus setting in a M140i.
Also the steering is harsher in the M3.
I would have no problem at all to go back to a M140i.
A M2 is no option for me due the kids and back problems.
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ChawenHalo
its great that Autocar makes the effort to show us this kind of build. Still Dan will have to take the tuning and prep of this M135i a lot further for to get anyway near the M2. Comparing new car price with built 2nd hand? Well you'll need to mention the pros and cons namely resale value (you loose all the worth of the upgrades, manufacturer warranty, reliability etc. Would be fab if you take it further with upgraded internal (engine and auxiliaries) and see how they match up!
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its great that Autocar makes the effort to show us this kind of build. Still Dan will have to take the tuning and prep of this M135i a lot further for to get anyway near the M2. Comparing new car price with built 2nd hand? Well you'll need to mention the pros and cons namely resale value (you loose all the worth of the upgrades, manufacturer warranty, reliability etc. Would be fab if you take it further with upgraded internal (engine and auxiliaries) and see how they match up!
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German
I thought the pneumatic wastegates from pre July 2013 Build M135i's were limited to 369bhp from a map because the wastegate, it cant handle the back pressure generated near the top end, and as a result bleeds some of the boost off uncontrollably.
The electronic wastegate cars are capable of well over 400bhp. So Im quite sure your claims of 390bhp are incorrect sadly.
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I thought the pneumatic wastegates from pre July 2013 Build M135i's were limited to 369bhp from a map because the wastegate, it cant handle the back pressure generated near the top end, and as a result bleeds some of the boost off uncontrollably.
The electronic wastegate cars are capable of well over 400bhp. So Im quite sure your claims of 390bhp are incorrect sadly.
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Andy
Where in the video does the M135 take on the M2. Thanks for telling us about the car though, -the body is much better controlled- -the suspension works well- -the tires are pressed into the road so you get better grip- -the car is very usable but faster then a standard M135-. This video is a bunch of obvious nonsense.
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Where in the video does the M135 take on the M2. Thanks for telling us about the car though, -the body is much better controlled- -the suspension works well- -the tires are pressed into the road so you get better grip- -the car is very usable but faster then a standard M135-. This video is a bunch of obvious nonsense.
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knightridres
Great video! These are the performance car bargain of the century! Some tunes are safely getting around 420hp with air intake/exhaust/intercooler packages. Plus you also have the practicality of a 5 door hatch -
One question, what about the brakes? That would probably be the one other thing I-d look at.
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Great video! These are the performance car bargain of the century! Some tunes are safely getting around 420hp with air intake/exhaust/intercooler packages. Plus you also have the practicality of a 5 door hatch -
One question, what about the brakes? That would probably be the one other thing I-d look at.
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autos
Brilliant cars and thanks, enjoyed the video!
I guess my concern would be that if something went wrong on the M135i it would be a fortune and a pain to fix, whereas at least the M2 would have some kind of warranty. Of course that's assuming there's the funds to make a choice between them in the first place!
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Brilliant cars and thanks, enjoyed the video!
I guess my concern would be that if something went wrong on the M135i it would be a fortune and a pain to fix, whereas at least the M2 would have some kind of warranty. Of course that's assuming there's the funds to make a choice between them in the first place!
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Jack
well this video isn't very accurate because up until mid/late 2013 is when the actuator on the M135i switched from vacuum to electronic the vacuum one blows open under back pressure where as the electronic one can hold it which is when you will get 410-420 ish bhp
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well this video isn't very accurate because up until mid/late 2013 is when the actuator on the M135i switched from vacuum to electronic the vacuum one blows open under back pressure where as the electronic one can hold it which is when you will get 410-420 ish bhp
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Alex
I drive M135iX with a KW V3 suspension, I dropped the bad EDC. Handling, performance and comfort on rough roads are outstanding. After the last M-Drive tour with M2, M3, M4, M5 I was still very happy to have so mutch more fun to drive a optimized little hothatch.
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I drive M135iX with a KW V3 suspension, I dropped the bad EDC. Handling, performance and comfort on rough roads are outstanding. After the last M-Drive tour with M2, M3, M4, M5 I was still very happy to have so mutch more fun to drive a optimized little hothatch.
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ungov
I have an M135i LCI, stage 1, with Competition LSD diff, KW, M4 LCA, mperformance exaust, 245 tires front and 255 back, manual transmission, and this is a beast. So fun to drive and better than a M2 for much cheaper.
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I have an M135i LCI, stage 1, with Competition LSD diff, KW, M4 LCA, mperformance exaust, 245 tires front and 255 back, manual transmission, and this is a beast. So fun to drive and better than a M2 for much cheaper.
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Goffy
Great review mate, i have just bought a m135I for that very reason. I love the M2 but will never afford one. i hope to do a review of my one soon. Well done, your narration and videography is great well done!
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Great review mate, i have just bought a m135I for that very reason. I love the M2 but will never afford one. i hope to do a review of my one soon. Well done, your narration and videography is great well done!
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