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Refreshed BMW 1 Series could be a hotter hatch with 315 bhp
The hatch has a wide lower grille opening and quad tailpipes.
By
Brian Potter
8 November 2023
Races and Chases
Watch BMW M140i hit 155+ mph on the Autobahn with zero efforts
It's the last BMW hot hatch with six cylinders.
By
Angel Sergeev
16 July 2023
Spy photos
Facelifted BMW 1 Series spied on Nurburgring with less camouflage
This is a prototype of the hotter M135i, which could be renamed to M140i.
By
Brian Potter
9 June 2023
Spy photos
Next-gen BMW 1 Series spied with production-spec headlights
Production allegedly begins in 2024.
By
Brian Potter
26 April 2023
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series spied hiding mid-cycle refresh under full camouflage wrap
It should debut in the second half of the year.
By
Brian Potter
29 March 2023
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series facelift still being tested, M135i spied in Scandinavia
Multiple prototypes are seen in the snow, all with shiny quad exhaust tips.
By
Brian Potter
22 February 2023
14:07
Races and Chases
UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?
As the only FWD hot hatchback with a manual gearbox in this contest, the FL5 is at a huge disadvantage.
By
Brian Potter
23 January 2023
11:42
Races and Chases
UK: BMW M140i with RWD and 700 bhp drag races stock Porsche 911 Turbo S
The Porsche’s all-whee drive is its secret weapon.
By
Brian Potter
11 November 2022
Records
BMW 1 Series diesel does 0 to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds
The red hatchback has more than 1,000 bhp from a 3.0-litre diesel.
By
Brian Potter
30 September 2022
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series facelift spied in hot M135i trim with quad exhaust tips
Or could it be an even hotter M140i with close to 400 bhp?
By
Brian Potter
10 August 2022
Rumours
BMW X1 M35i, 1 Series M135i facelifts will have 315 bhp - report
That's a bit more than expected.
By
Brian Potter
29 July 2022
13:44
Races and Chases
UK: Toyota Supra drag races BMW M140i with same engine and power
On paper, these models are evenly matched. See how they compare in several races in this video.
By
Brian Potter
12 July 2022
Special Editions
BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupe Edition ColorVision introduced
The two compact models receive exclusive design features and equipment.
By
Brian Potter
25 May 2022
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series mid-cycle refresh to Include latest infotainment tech
It looks like it’ll borrow the interior from the new 2 Series Active Tourer.
By
Brian Potter
3 May 2022
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series spied with quad exhaust tips, could be M140i
Compared to the 1 Series in earlier photos, this one has a lower ride height and bigger brakes.
By
Brian Potter
5 April 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning
Manhart MH1 350 is s mean BMW M135i xDrive hot hatchback
It's got 350 bhp, red stripes, and enough black paint to blot out the sun.
By
Brian Potter
30 March 2022
Spy photos
BMW 1 Series hatch spied for first time and it’s covered in camo
It’s expected to debut in 2023.
By
Brian Potter
22 February 2022
07:54
Aftermarket / Tuning
UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car
The standard 1M is great but wouldn't it be better with a V8?
By
Brian Potter
14 December 2021
06:20
Races and Chases
BMW 128ti drag races the Toyota GR Yaris in hatchback showdown
It’s a battle to the finish line.
By
Brian Potter
25 November 2021
Official
2022 BMW M135i xDrive revealed with mechanical upgrades, fancy paint
Power stays the same, but the new tweaks should make it more engaging to drive.
By
Brian Potter
20 October 2021
Design
BMW Individual colours now available even for lowly FWD cars
The 1 Series hatchback and 2 Series Gran Coupe get 160 fancy colours.
By
Adrian Padeanu
23 August 2021
09:06
Races and Chases
VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown
See what diesel performance vehicles can do.
By
Chris Bruce
26 May 2021
02:50
Races and Chases
BMW 128ti hits top speed in new Autobahn video
The front-wheel-drive BMW hot hatch is fairly quick.
By
Chris Bruce
4 May 2021
01:16
Races and Chases
BMW 128ti vs VW Golf 8 GTI drag race leaves us disappointed
There's a clear winner here but we believe there must be a second run.
By
Angel Sergeev
6 April 2021
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