BMW 135: overview, specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Auto show "BMW" in 2004 launched the first series of BMW. The second generation of the model was released in 2011 by the Bavarian automaker under the designation F20.

The car aroused interest from both ordinary people and international media, but in practice it turned out that motorists had a lot of questions about the concern related to the exterior of the model, while the technical side did not cause any complaints.

An updated version of the first series was presented by the BMW Motor Show at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015. The model received an improved interior and exterior and noticeable improvements in the technical component, coupled with an expanded package of options. The basic version of the updated first series delights even the most scrupulous and demanding motorists, but the charged modification of the BMW 135i attracts the most attention.

Exterior

The updated version of the first series, made in the classic BMW-style, compared to its predecessor has a more coherent and harmonious appearance. The front part of the body is designed in the style of the second series and received a large radiator grille,elongated hood, LED head optics and a massive front bumper, which emphasize the sporty design of the car.

The charged version of the BMW 135i, unlike the basic configuration, is equipped with a front bumper without fog lights, which adds aggressiveness to the exterior.

Swift and dynamic profile of the car is achieved by elongated hood, sloping roofline and short overhangs. Inflated wheel arches with R16-R18 alloy wheels and stylish stampings located along the body draw attention to the car.

The stern design of the BMW 135 is classic, while the rear bumper and exhaust pipes, spaced apart from each side of the diffuser, emphasize the sporty character of the car.

Vehicle dimensions

According to the official description of the "BMW 135" from the Bavarian concern, the car has the following dimensions:

• Body length - 4329 millimeters.
• Width - 1765 millimeters.
• Height - 1440 millimeters.
• Wheelbase - 2690 mm.

The clearance of the top modification "BMW 135" is somewhat less than that of the basic version - 130 millimeters. Reducing the ride height by 10 millimeters made it possible to improve the economy and aerodynamic performance of the model, however, such a change had a negative impact on the car's patency, especially in poor domestic roads.

Interior

Leveltechnical equipment, interior design and architecture of the front panel are made in the traditional style of BMW. A multifunctional steering wheel, a dashboard with informative instruments in a classic design and a color liquid crystal display of the on-board computer are located in front of the driver.

The center console is turned towards the driver and has a high level of information content. At the top is a multimedia information system with a 6.5-inch or 8.8-inch display. Under the display are the ventilation system deflectors and the climate and audio control unit.

The quality of the materials used for interior trim and assembly corresponds to the class of the car and does not cause any complaints: the interior design is made of soft plastic, genuine leather and aluminum inserts.

The "BMW 135" sports front seats are equipped with excellent lateral and lumbar support, position memory and seat center upholstery to hold the driver in high-speed cornering.

The range of electric seat adjustments allows any passenger to comfortably accommodate. The disadvantage noted in the reviews of the BMW 135 is the second row of seats, which does not differ in comfort and free space. If necessary, three passengers can be accommodated in the back row, but they can only dream of convenience.

Luggage compartment capacity is 360 liters, but it can be increased to 1200 liters by folding the rear seatbacksa row, which allows you to create an almost flat floor. In the underground of the luggage compartment, neither a stowaway nor a full-fledged spare wheel can be placed - there is only a battery and a repair kit.

Specifications "BMW 135"

The range of power units of cars offered on the Russian market is represented by three engines:

• 1.6 liter base engine with 136 horsepower, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The dynamics of acceleration to the first hundred takes 8.7 seconds, the maximum speed is 210 km / h. Combined fuel consumption is 5.6 liters.
• Intermediate 1.6-liter engine with 177 horsepower, complete with eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The maximum developed speed is 222 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 7.2 seconds.
• The top version of the power unit is installed only on the M135i modification and is represented by a three-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 326 horsepower. In this configuration, the car is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission with xDrive all-wheel drive system. Torque is distributed in a ratio of 40x60 to both axles, but if necessary, it can be completely transferred to one of the axles.

The top version accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, the maximum speed is limited by the electronic system to 250 km/h. Despite the impressivespecifications "BMW 135", fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers.

The second generation of the first series is built on a rear-wheel drive platform, represented by a five-link design at the rear and traditional McPherson struts at the front. The body of the model is made of high quality steel. Aluminum parts - only safety spars and bumper beams. The curb weight of the car, depending on the modification, varies from 1375 to 1520 kilograms.

A feature of the "BMW 135" is the ideal weight distribution along the axes, which improves the car's handling at high speeds.

Strong cornering behavior is provided by sport-tuned shock absorbers, the negative side of which is the high stiffness of the suspension, which negatively affects the comfort of the driver and passengers.

Security system

"BMW 135" belongs to the premium segment and has the appropriate level of active and passive safety, including the following systems:

• Adaptive cruise control.
• Stability Program.
• Tire pressure monitoring and anti-lock braking system.
• Systems for tracking the state of the driver and the "blind" zones of the car.
• Three-point seat belts.
• Front and side airbags.
• Hill assist and stabilization systems.
• Auto triggeredbrakes that hold the car on a slope.
• Rear view camera.
• Parktronic, facilitating city parking.
• Headrests front and rear.
• Drive assistant.
• Scope tracking and collision warning.

BMW designers have increased the rigidity of the body of the model, which increased the safety of the driver and passengers in the event of a frontal or side collision. The sporty version of the "BMW 135" is equipped with an efficient braking system with disc mechanisms, providing a sharp deceleration.

Packages

Basic modification of the BMW 135i includes:

• Six airbags.
• Multifunction sports leather steering wheel.
• Central locking and immobilizer.
• Full power package.
• Heated all seats.
• Keyless motor activation system.
• Anti-lock braking system.
• Stability and stabilization systems.
• Recorder with touch screen.

Option Packs

Additional option package introduced;

• Leather trim.
• Adaptive bi-xenon head optics.
• Driving and parking assistant.
• Harman-Kardon premium audio system.
• Navigation system.
• Marking tracking system.
• BMW alarm system.
• Driver's seat with memory function and other options.

Modification of the BMW M135i with the xDrive system on the Russian market is sold for 2.66 million rubles.

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The designers of the Bavarian concern BMW have made great efforts to create a premium car BMW 135 - a model that is ideal in terms of both the technical component and the exterior and interior.