What motor is in a 135i?
From 2007 to 2010, the 135i was powered by the N54 twin-turbo 3.0-litre engine with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. From 2010, the 135i engine was upgraded to the N55 single-turbo 3.0-litre engine with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
How long do BMW 135i last?
You want your BMW 135i to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your 135i has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more.
Are 135i twin turbo?
Like the redesigned 535i, the 135i will drop the current 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six for the new twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six (dubbed the N55). More importantly, the 135i will be offered with an optional 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT).
Is the 135i AWD?
In normal running the 135i xDrive is front-wheel drive, just like most other new 1 Series’ (the engine is mounted transversely this time in all versions).
What kind of engine does a BMW 135i have?
Easy. The BMW N54 engine featured in the 135i, 335i, and 535i is one of the most tune-able engines ever. Some people call it the ‘2JZ’ of German engines, but we think the N54 is on a whole new level.
Is the BMW E82 135i a good mod?
The BMW E82 1-Series represented a return to the fundamentals for BMW – small, light, RWD. These same characteristics also make it a great platform for modding, and given the fact that many E82 BMW 135i’s are cruising around with BMW’s incredibly-tuneable N54 and N55 turbo sixes, the E82 is something of a “perfect storm”.
What does a BMW 135i performance exhaust do?
Exhaust: Following the downpipe upgrades, a performance 135i exhaust will not only sound fantastic but also allow you to run that software we keep mentioning. The improved exhaust will help with your overall horsepower output as well as provide endless entertainment thanks to the throatier and more enjoyable exhaust tones.
Is the BMW 335i a good car to upgrade?
The BMW 335i and 135i are great cars to upgrade if you’re looking for extra performance. The 3.0 liter turbocharged N54 engine can see massive horsepower and torque gains with the use of simple bolt-on parts such as a ECU Tuning, downpipes and a catback exhaust!