Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 1 Series - M140iBMW modelsOverviewBMW repositions its 1 Series hitman to tempt buyers away from VW’s Golf R29 Sep 2017 By TIM ROBSON AS THE spectre of front-wheel drive looms in its future, the long-lived BMW 1 Series range revels in the fact that it’s essentially the only player in the game that offers a front-engined, rear-drive combination in such a small form factor. The second-generation car has been around in largely the same form since 2011, and its finest form – in five-door F20 guise, at least – is the M140i. Powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight six and sending 250kW and 500Nm to the rear wheels, it’s unlike anything else in the premium light car space. With a solid price drop and a minor makeover for 2018, BMW is unabashedly targeting punters who are shopping for a non-premium branded sportscar with around sixty grand in their pockets. GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 September 2017 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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