German tuner AC Schnitzer is taking BMW's 1-series coupé closer than ever to the M3 (and possibly beyond it) with this, its take on the 135i.The Aachen-based firm's modifications take the 135i's twin-turbo, straight-six engine to a heady 355bhp and 332lb ft, enough to propel the baby 2+2 to 62mph in under five seconds and a top speed of 186mph.Beyond the engine upgrades, the Schnitzer 1-series coupé gets sports suspension, an additional strut brace, a rear wing and roof spoiler, revised front aerodynamics and 19in alloy wheels.Schnitzer isn't limiting its mods to the range-topper, either; it is also offering diesel upgrades that will add around 30bhp.
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Re: One to the power of Three
Yawn.
There is plenty of stuff more interesting than another Autocar endorsed BMW.
Re: One to the power of Three
They probably wont be able to hit it with the inverse ugly stick though. There must be something more original and interesting out there to buy for that kind of cash