135i Msport Coupe......Blimey!

[Pugsey]

Girlfriend's just got a new one - the convertible version. Must admit I MAY have refered to it as that 'nice little car you're getting' a few times in a slightly patronising manner before it arrived. Have to say having driven it it's utterly superb. Being a fair bit lighter than the old (E46) M3 and with 300+bhp it's damn near as fast, and the chassis is a peach. Being 'under wheeled and tyred' in comparison with it's older uncle means it's feels more agile and - dare I say it - more fun too. I'm not saying it would dust an old M3 but do take one seriously if you come up against one.

I know it's not a 'real' M car but thought it worth the post.

Actually, now I think about it, maybe a stripped out, lightened version WOULD be a real M car harking back to the days of the E30........................ In fact given the price of a basic spec Coupe maybe one make make an ideal basis for a project for a useable 'Ring raider I've been considering for a while. Hmm.....................

Edited by Pugsey on Saturday 3rd May 16:29

Edited by Pugsey on Saturday 3rd May 17:53

[Pugsey]

mmm-five said:

From BMW's figures, the 135i M-Sport Convertible is HEAVIER than the e46 M3 Coupe - although if you're talking about an equivalent M3 Convertible then yes it is a lardy beast

If you're right I stand corrected. Makes the overall feel of the car even more remarkable in that case.

My comments re the car being a stonky basis for a 'Ring weapon/whatever were based on the, presumably, lighter Coupe which I'll assume drives even better than the g/f's cab.

Edited by Pugsey on Sunday 4th May 15:18

[Pugsey]

bmwdrivernigel said:

This looks lush.......

That's REALLY got me thinking about sorting one as a 'Ring weapon. Chuck away the intereor, lighten wherever possible, tighten up the suspension a little and tweak the brakes and you've got a car that will reliably and relatively comfortably get you from A to B AND handle the 'Ring. Probably no need to go chasing more power either.