M140i - Anyone got one yet? What to expect?

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I've got an M140i on order to accompany my Z4M which arrives on 1st Sept. I'll be using it as a daily to keep the miles down on the Z. I haven't driven one yet - or even an M135i so I'd be really interested to know what to expect - particularly compared with other BMWs that I've had inc E46 M3 etc. I'm hoping for a softer daily than my Z, but something a lot quicker and sharper with much more torque than my previous daily - a (manual) e61 530i M Sport Touring. The handling seems to get mixed reviews so any real world experience would be great. Be interested given the short wheelbase how they handle compared to 3 series etc - which I've driven a lot.

Spec is Manual 3 door, Adaptive dampers and LEDs, sunroof etc.

And yes, I know it's not a proper M etc!

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Yes the torque looks interesting! I've always enjoyed the S54 in the Z for what it is and never felt it lacked torque but the 140 is in another league! Pretty much the same as my e91 330d... Will definitely report back.

[Billy_Whizzzz]

S3_Graham said:

I've had mine about 3 weeks now. Was the first registered in the UK What spec did you go for? Mines an Auto.

Loving it. bit weird how there has been nothing about it in the press at all.

Yes very strange!

Glad you're enjoying it. My spec is 3 door, Estoril, Manual, Sunroof, heated black leather, upgraded speakers, adaptive suspension, adaptive LEDs, non run flats

Can't wait! Had BMWs for about 20 years so will make an interesting comparison. Keeping the Z4M for summer duties. As one of the other posts has pointed out, similar BHP just delivered very differently.

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Bodo said:

Now, have you taken delivery already?

Yes - it's epic so far. Incredible torque and smoothness. It's a struggle keeping the revs below 4000 - but so far it feels quicker by far than my similarly horsepoweres Z4M although far less of an animal. The adaptive dampers are brilliant in allowing one to be able to cover ground quickly on B roads - which the Z can't do. As a companion to the rather savage Z, I couldn't wish for more.