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Races and Chases Watch BMW M140i hit 155+ mph on the Autobahn with zero efforts

Watch BMW M140i hit 155+ mph on the Autobahn with zero efforts

It's the last BMW hot hatch with six cylinders.
By Anthony Karr 16 July 2023
Spy photos BMW 1 Series facelift still being tested, M135i spied in Scandinavia

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?

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

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

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
13:44 Races and Chases UK: Toyota Supra drag races BMW M140i with same engine and power

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
07:54 Aftermarket / Tuning UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car

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

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
09:06 Races and Chases VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown

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

BMW 128ti hits top speed in new Autobahn video

The front-wheel-drive BMW hot hatch is fairly quick.
By Chris Bruce 04 May 2021
01:16 Races and Chases BMW 128ti vs VW Golf 8 GTI drag race leaves us disappointed

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 Anthony Karr 06 April 2021
00:48 Races and Chases Watch how the BMW 128ti performs under hard acceleration

Watch how the BMW 128ti performs under hard acceleration

Is it fast enough to lure you away from that GTI?
By Adrian Padeanu 26 February 2021
04:50 Races and Chases Three-cylinder BMW 1 Series hits the Autobahn for top speed run

Three-cylinder BMW 1 Series hits the Autobahn for top speed run

Top speed runs are fun for everyone.
By Chris Okula 21 February 2021
09:36 Races and Chases 2021 Audi S3 drag races AMG A35 and BMW M135i

2021 Audi S3 drag races AMG A35 and BMW M135i

Spoiler alert: the track is wet.
By Matthew Crisara 22 November 2020
02:57 Spy photos BMW 128ti looks like a proper FWD hot hatch at Nurburgring

BMW 128ti looks like a proper FWD hot hatch at Nurburgring

We don't hate it.
By Anthony Karr 10 November 2020
06:40 Races and Chases See BMW M135i drag race M140i in damp conditions

See BMW M135i drag race M140i in damp conditions

It’s four cylinders versus six.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 March 2020
11:25 Aftermarket / Tuning BMW M135i models its new M Performance Parts on video

BMW M135i models its new M Performance Parts on video

One hot hatch to rule them all?
By Matthew Crisara 12 July 2019
Design 2020 BMW 1 Series: Have a closer look with 7 official videos

2020 BMW 1 Series: Have a closer look with 7 official videos

Get to know BMW's answer to the latest Mercedes A-Class hatchback and the upcoming next-gen Audi A3 Sportback.
By Adrian Padeanu 28 May 2019
07:23 Races and Chases Hot hatch race: Focus RS vs AMG A35, BMW M140i, Golf R, Audi S3

Hot hatch race: Focus RS vs AMG A35, BMW M140i, Golf R, Audi S3

It's American versus European hot hatches. Which one would you place your bet on?
By Jacob Oliva 18 March 2019
Official New BMW 1 Series Saloon goes on sale in China

New BMW 1 Series Saloon goes on sale in China

Does it preview the next-gen 1?
By Adrian Padeanu 28 February 2017
News Watch a BMW 1 Series M Coupe crash at the Nürburgring

Watch a BMW 1 Series M Coupe crash at the Nürburgring

The driver was OK. His car, not so much.
By Jake Holmes 08 June 2016
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