M135i F20

The BMW M135i F20 features turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine (2,979cc) producing 316-322 horsepower (235-240 kW) depending on pre-facelift (2012-2015) or LCI facelift (2015-2016) specification with 332 pound-feet (450 Nm) torque from 1,300-4,500 rpm through six-speed manual transmission or optional eight-speed Steptronic automatic and rear-wheel-drive at 1,505kg (3,318 pounds) curb weight achieving 4.8-second 0-60 mph acceleration (5.1-second 0-100 km/h) and 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically-limited top speed. Engineering specification includes BMW TwinPower turbocharging technology, double overhead camshaft 24-valve cylinder head design, and rear-wheel-drive configuration maintaining traditional BMW performance philosophy in compact five-door hatchback platform establishing M Performance variant between standard 1 Series models and dedicated M1 concept.

M135i F20 launched 2012 represented BMW first M Performance hot hatchback offering turbocharged inline-six power and rear-wheel-drive dynamics in premium compact segment, competing against Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A45 while maintaining distinctive rear-wheel-drive character differentiating platform from all-wheel-drive rivals. Model gained enthusiast following for traditional BMW longitudinal engine layout and rear-wheel-drive configuration enabling engaging driving dynamics with proper weight distribution supporting both daily usability and spirited driving applications, succeeded by F40-generation 1 Series adopting front-wheel-drive transverse architecture ending rear-wheel-drive compact BMW tradition making F20 M135i final expression of classic BMW hot hatchback philosophy combining turbocharged six-cylinder performance with rear-wheel-drive chassis balance establishing model as sought-after platform among enthusiasts valuing traditional BMW engineering principles.