Presentation of the regional final topping BMW 1 Series M Coupe has followed the opening ceremony of the 2012 years of regular 1-Series Coupe model and Cabriolet. No mechanical changes updated models (135th received the N55 twin-scroll turbo in the spring of 2010), the BMW turning its attention to some subtle design changes and improved aerodynamics, as well as various improvements to the controls, and new exterior paint colors , upholstery and interior design.
New exterior design accents are limited to the headlights and taillights reunited with LED strips, new styles for the alloy wheels of 17 inch and 18 inch alloy and the addition of two new paint finishes red Brown bright and Marrakech.
BMW designers also resize the vertical vents in the front apron to channel air into the wheel wells and create what they describe as an "air curtain" or aerodynamic screening effect the front. The Bavarian company says the change reduces the drag in this area.
Inside, buyers and the coupe and convertible models greets the new features and interior trim options. In addition, BMW has added a new leather steering wheel with gearshift and steering wheel M leather steering wheel gearshift back to list of alternatives to cars.
Other changes include new markers in the DSC button on the instrument panel, as the letters DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) has been replaced by a new international symbol, while the control center of light and the control panel climate in the center console now has a chrome edging.
In the U.S., the 1 Series Coupé and Convertible being offered with a choice of two engines, a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder with 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque for the 128i, and a line 3.0-liter six [N55] with a twin-scroll turbocharger to deliver 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque at 135i variants.
The 135i is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard or clutch transmission option with BMW 7-speed double-(DCT). For the 135i Coupe acceleration 0-60 mph [96 kmh] is done with the six-speed manual transmission as standard in 5.1 seconds, while the complete model TCD same sprint of 5.0 seconds.
A 6-speed Steptronic automatic is optional on the 128i. With this configuration, the 128i Coupe runs 0-60 km / h in 6.7 seconds or 6.1 seconds with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
The update for model year 2012 a series coupe and convertible models will be marketed in the U.S. this spring.
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