Another Black 135i

SCA · 09-12-2007, 10:46 AM

Credit goes to jim328i. Pic taken at the Performance Delivery Center in Greer, SC.

Edit: I just noticed the numbers on the front tag. This is the same car that was shown to BMW Center employees at various locatons throughout the US.

1ster · 09-12-2007, 10:52 AM

This is actually pretty exciting.

That must be the 128 if it's not a 135 and it's in America (I know it's a Euro-spec car, but still). Those brakes look mighty big, even if they're not the full BMW branded 6-pot stoppers. Actually, maybe it is a 135i, judging by the size of the brakes and the rear lip spoiler... Hmmm...

Am I correct in concluding that it has Shadowline trim? I hope they give us that option.

The interior looks, maybe, like Lemon??

jopali · 09-12-2007, 11:00 AM

I'm guessing 128, it doesn't have the silver accent around the greenhouse

SCA · 09-12-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jopali

I'm guessing 128, it doesn't have the silver accent around the greenhouse

That does not matter, this is a Euro spec 135i. The trim is Shadowline which is part of the M Sport Pkg. in Europe. Also notice the front bumper cover (M Sport) and the front calipers (6 pot).

joelk · 09-12-2007, 11:04 AM

:wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub::wub: :wub: :biggrin:

i'm guessing that's a 135 based on the size of the front breaks ... something that looks like a small spoiler on the back and a large opening in front for the intercooler...

if it is the same one that was in the earlier black photos then yeah it appears to be lemon ...

i don't care for the wheels but the rest is hot. did i mention :wub:

1ster · 09-12-2007, 11:06 AM

I just want the Shadowline trim! That looks soooooo much better than the Chrome. Graphite Grey, Coral Leather, and Shadowline is sounding mighty good right now.

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 09-12-2007, 11:08 AM

I prefer the chrome Shadownline trim!

SCA · 09-12-2007, 11:09 AM

It is the same car that was previously viewed by BMW Center Employees.

See pics here: http://www.edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/30/bmw-135i-review/

joelk · 09-12-2007, 11:13 AM

is that sapphire or regular black?

jopali · 09-12-2007, 11:15 AM

the shadowline trim looks cheap to me, i think the chrome accent makes it look more stately...granted that might be at odds with what the vehicle is intended for.

SCA · 09-12-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by joelk

is that sapphire or regular black?

Black Sapphire (metallic) Overcast conditions make it appear as though it is Jet Black.

jopali · 09-12-2007, 11:28 AM

i'd like to see jet black next to metallic black, i can't decide. i like jet black, but it seems a bit cliche

jopali · 09-12-2007, 11:29 AM

i also like that sparkling graphite gray from an earlier post

Flugtechnik · 09-12-2007, 12:06 PM

Sweet! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled in case it goes out on the open road. I work about 10 miles from there in Greenville. I saw two of the Z4 M coupes cruising down the interstate about a month before they were anounced.

03///m3 · 09-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Is the 135 bigger than an Z4 M coupe?

IrvRobinson2 · 09-14-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 03///m3

Is the 135 bigger than an Z4 M coupe?

without remembering the official dimensions, from the top of my head, yes it is, but not by much.

Imola.ZHP · 09-14-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jopali

the shadowline trim looks cheap to me, i think the chrome accent makes it look more stately...granted that might be at odds with what the vehicle is intended for.

lol

I hope Shadowline trim is at least available on the 135i, though I doubt it will be...

I love it on my ZHP, though I have almost burned my arm on it a few times when rolling down the window and sticking my arm out for whatever reason. It gets hot!

If its not available and I do purchase a 135i, it'll be one of the first things to change, I just dont do chrome...

NJKSC27 · 09-14-2007, 11:18 AM

i am pretty sure the shadowline trim is part of the M-package aero kit

Imola.ZHP · 09-14-2007, 11:22 AM

^ but every "US" picture so far has chrome trim...

Look at BMWUSA.com, all of the pictures of that model have chrome trim. Doesnt mean it couldnt change, but I have a feeling we'll see it just as it is on that site...

BMWeber · 09-14-2007, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imola.zhp

lol

I hope Shadowline trim is at least available on the 135i, though I doubt it will be...

I love it on my ZHP, though I have almost burned my arm on it a few times when rolling down the window and sticking my arm out for whatever reason. It gets hot!

If its not available and I do purchase a 135i, it'll be one of the first things to change, I just dont do chrome...

+1 I'm with you if it doesn't come with the shadow line trim I'll probably have my dealer get done at there body shop before I even pick it up.

MikeT · 09-14-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03///m3

Is the 135 bigger than an Z4 M coupe?

It's 10 inches longer.

Z4 coupe: 161.9"
1er coupe: 171.65"

Oregon · 09-14-2007, 08:49 PM

The blacked-out shadowline trim had better be available to us or some modification/treatment to the glaring and tacky chrome-lookin' trim will be in order. With the 264 wheels that's as good as it gets.

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