BMW 135i 2011 (CARS DETAILS)

BMW 135i 2011

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED: $ 17,000 dls

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 182 cu in, 2979cc
Power (SAE net): 300 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 300 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

Options on test vehicle
Premium Package ($1,950); Sport Package ($1,100 -- includes Shadowline exterior window trim, M steering wheel, increased top-speed limiter, eight-way manually adjustable sport seats with adjustable lateral support bolsters, two-way headrests and thigh support); Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission ($1,575); Keyless Entry/Ignition ($500); Heated Front Seats ($500).

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.7 in Length: 171.7 in Width: 68.8 in Height: 55.4 in
Curb weight: 3420 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.5 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 25.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 143 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 328-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

Competitors: Leon Cupra, Audi TTS, Focus ST, Audi S3, Golf R

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