Performance Review: BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 1 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular BMW 1 Series has a 2979cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The 1 Series shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 1 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1560 kgs (3439 lbs) this makes the BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 1 Series shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2979cc 24V St6 engine produces 302 bhp (225 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 1 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V2 - Classic JDM (218.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 1 Series.

The BMW 1 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 193.5 bhp per ton and 189.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 1 Series competing with the 1995 Subaru Impreza WRX STI V2 - Classic JDM (218.5 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Porsche Boxster T 2.0 Turbo 982 (218.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 1 Series generating around 189.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1996 Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo (214.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 (213.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport as fast as the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs). This BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1 Series and the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF 6.3L V8

When talking about the performance of the BMW 1 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.12 secs @ 96.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF 6.3L V8 (14.05 secs), the 1969 Bristol 411 6.3 V8 (14.05 secs), and the 2004 Porsche Boxster S 3.2 987 (14.05 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 1 Series equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2007 1 Series Rivals List.

A Brief History of BMW

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