While the M135i is far from being BMW‘s fastest car, it can still easily call itself one of the world’s top hot-hatchbacks.
This particular one stopped by the German automaker’s Abu Dhabi dealership wearing Valencia Orange, which is one of BMW’s three current shades of orange available in their catalog. It has a red-ish tone that can appear lighter or darker depending on the lighting.
BMW actually debuted this color on the original 1M, but then went on to use it on other models as well, like the 1-Series hatchback for example.
In terms of performance, this M135i can hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds thanks to its 326 PS (321 HP) and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) 3.0-liter straight-six engine. It may lag behind (slightly) the likes of the Mercedes-AMG A 45, but at least on paper, it’s comparable to the Focus RS.
BMW will sell you this car with either an 8-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual in both xDrive and RWD form, though potential customers might want to hold out for the M140i, set to add an extra 15 PS (14 HP) and 53 Nm (39 lb-ft) of torque – taking the output to 341 PS (335 HP) as peak torque passes the 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) mark.
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