2011,135i :quicker, M suspension and locking diff.

[Cookiemonster]

Not sure if this is a repost...I did a search and came up empty. I got this over at Bimmerfiles.

http://www.bimmerfile.com/2010/01/18...ble/#more-5468

Both models come as standard with a modified M Aerodynamics Package and M Sports Suspension. Other standard features include DSC Dynamic Stability Control with an individualised set-up, an electronically masterminded locking function on the differential, as well as model-specific control maps for Servotronic power steering and the gas pedal, again underlining the sporting character of both models.

The seven-speed double-clutch gearbox with Sport Automatic shifting gears without the slightest interruption in power and torque, is likewise designed and built for dynamic performance of the highest standard.

Sport Automatic offers not just the option to shift gears manually on the electronic gear selector lever or via the shift paddles on the steering wheel, but also the usual comfort and convenience of a BMW automatic transmission.

This significant reduction of fuel consumption, together with acceleration to 60 mph improved once again by 0.2 seconds, clearly confirms the progress made through BMW EfficientDynamics with this new engine and transmission technology.

The combination of these two innovations in a compact car naturally guarantees driving pleasure of a new standard never seen before. Accelerating from 0 – 60 mph in just 5.0 and from 0 – 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, the BMW 135i Coupe with its double-clutch gearbox offers the same supreme standard as a thoroughbred sports car even more than in the past.


On the same fuel consumption, this is better even than the acceleration and consumption figures of the respective models with a six-speed manual gearbox: the hand-shifted version of the BMW 135i Coupe accelerates to 60 mph in 5.1, the manual-gearbox version of the BMW 135i Convertible in 5.4 seconds (0 –100 km/h on the Coupe in 5.3, on the Convertible in 5.6 seconds).

[jc_lbc]

Hmmm... the two tone interior looks different in their pics. I think it might be a half cloth half leather seat. Is that new or just not available in the US?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorin...88878/sizes/o/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/motorin...53773/sizes/o/

[Bimmer-Bob]

Cloth seats are available in Europe and those appear to be Euro-spec cars (clear headlamps).

[titancrusher1]

Doesnt the Differential already lock?

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by titancrusher1

Doesnt the Differential already lock?

Not really. What we currently have (and what I'd imagine is still the case with this car being described) is a system where the ABS actuators are used to slow down a spinning wheel by braking it.

In theory it should work, but in practice it's not nearly as good as a true LSD.