Edmunds first drive of the 135i

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The numbers tell the story. The 2009 BMW 135i coupe gets to 100 kph (62 mph) in just 5.3 seconds and the standing kilometer (fast becoming a standard performance benchmark among Europe's more sporting carmakers) in 24.6 seconds. To give this speed some perspective, the new 2008 BMW M3 is just 0.5 second and 1.3 seconds quicker to the same marks respectively. Even more important, this 135i coupe will rip from 50-75 mph in 4th gear in just 5.0 seconds ÔÇö just 0.1 second slower than the latest M-car.

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Going to be surprisingly heavy at 3400lbs, but should be a great car nonetheless. Imagine once the tuners get a hold of it! hock: