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An upgraded M140i version will soon replace the the M135i as the top model in this range. Though the car has been unveiled a few months ago, there were only very few photos that came with it. Bimmerpost just spotted an Alpine White one in actual German roads.
The new 2016 BMW M140i is powered by an upgraded version of the B58 3.0 liter TwinScroll Turbocharged engine. It is able to deliver 250 kW/340 hp which is a 10 kW/14 hp increase compared to its predecessor. Peak torque is at 500 Newton meters (369 lb-ft) between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm and generates maximum output at 5,500 rpm.
Both 3-door and 5-door variants reaches 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and that if it has the standard six-speed manual gearbox. With the optional eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, it gets a bit faster at 4.6 seconds. The all-wheel drive is the best option so far. On this option, the car drops to 4.4 seconds and that’s faster than the manual BMW M2. Not to mention, it is only 0.1 seconds slower than the DCT version. These actual numbers are pretty impressive!
The standard guide says that the M140i has an M Sport suspension lowered by 10 millimeters, 18-inch M light-alloy wheels in exclusive double-spoke design, an M Sport braking system, Variable Sports Steering with Servotronic function, a model-specific M aerodynamic package and exterior mirror caps in Ferric Grey metallic.
The interior is adorned by cloth/Alcantara sports seats with blue contrast stitching, the M leather steering wheel and an M driver’s footrest.
