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"The BMW M135i Concept headed to the Geneva Auto Show is a mildly disguised preview of a sport-themed 1-Series with upwards of 300 bhp and optional all-wheel-drive. As part of the Bavarian automaker&amp;#039;s growing M Performance lineup, the M135i combines a more aggressive exterior with a twin-turbocharged inline-6 cylinder engine, for what should be scintillating performance. The 2012 1-Series M Coupe already proved the sporting credentials of BMW&amp;#039;s junior model. With 335 bhp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque, the M Coupe is a tire-smoking riot of driving excitement.        BMW M135i Concept    BMW&amp;#039;s Hottest Hatch   About the only negative with the M Coupe are the slightly strange lines of the car. Its 3-box shape is full of bulging fenders, but it&amp;#039;s not what you&amp;#039;d call traditionally handsome \u2013 from certain angles the stubby rear is particularly odd. The M135i headed to Geneva is sleeker, the deep front fascia and side sills are sportier, and the M brand colors along the flanks and rear are a cool retro touch. A set of 18-in. double-spoke M wheels is also fitted.        BMW M135i Concept    Compared to the current 5-door variant of the new 1-Series, BMW says the M135i Concept rides on a modified (i.e. lower and firmer) suspension. The brakes have been upgraded to M spec levels and, as we&amp;#039;ve previously noted, the car will be available in rear- or all-wheel-drive format. The previous M Coupe, which serves as the mechanical base for this new model, was available only with rear-wheel drive.        BMW M135i Concept    The engine will be a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 which, we believe, should match the 335 bhp offered in the last M Coupe. A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard, though it remains to be seen whether BMW will actually offer an optional automatic. European sales should begin later this year, and we should have more information about a U.S. on-sale date and pricing during the Geneva show. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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