The F40 BMW 1 Series range is set to grow larger with a new 128ti variant, which is set to be launched in November this year. Positioned directly below the range-topping M135i xDrive, the 128ti is currently undergoing final testing and will take on the latest Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 when it makes its full debut.
In terms of power, the 128ti will pack a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that provides 265 PS (261 hp) and an unknown amount of torque; good for a zero to 100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. By comparison, the M135i comes with 306 PS (302 hp) and 450 Nm, while the Golf GTI has 245 PS (242 hp) and 370 Nm, with both also using a 2.0 litre turbo four-pot.
An eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission and Torsen limited-slip differential are standard on the 128ti, but there is no xDrive all-wheel drive system like on the M135i. The front-wheel drive layout and other revisions make the 128ti around 80 kg lighter than its more powerful sibling, while other changes include an entirely different tuning for the car’s M Sport suspension and steering system.
BMW notes that the M Sport suspension drops the ride height by 10 mm and adopts the M135i’s pre-stressed stabiliser bearing and stabilisers. Additionally, the car will come with M Sport brakes by default, along with optional sport tyres.
Visually, the 128ti looks rather similar to the M135i, save for tweaks to the edges of both bumpers, which are marked out by swirly camouflage. There’s also a chrome grille surround and insert with vertical slats at the front, with other differences being the brake calipers that also painted red instead of blue, along with a more subtle tailgate spoiler. If you must know, the “ti” refers to Turismo Internazionale, and has been used on previous BMW models like the 2002ti.
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Bmw design nowadays:
Front :D
Rear >:[
I only dont like the front grille too
The rear is normal, altough looks like BMW X1 with small wheels instead of hot hatch
LOL so is a diffierent than Nvidia graphic card “Ti”
Maybe it’s because the design correlates to the owner’s face for this _entry level_ model.
Front: Owner’s face when driving
Rear: Owner’s face when hit with maintenance cost and monthly payments
Yes la finally something to compete with the A250 and GTI. Only 6.1 secs? It’s gonna be quicker than that for sure. Hopefully can see this coming in here since the 118i didn’t make it past our customs.
Yo mate! Ya drive the previous 3 series right? I just got my 330i g20 and finish running in the car. I m curious how fast my new 330i compared to the last generation for the acceleration from standstill and rolling race. Mind to come out for a friendly race? Yours is 330i or 330e? If anything below 330i or e then just forget about it. I drove 330e before this for 2 years but changed to 330i g20 m sport now due to afraid of potential hybrid problem. 330e is very instantaneous boost so if yours are 330e I am glad if you can have a friendly race. Cheers