Hot hatch profile
BMW M135i xDrive (F40)
DEPetrolAWD
Power306 PS
0-62 mph4.8 sec
Top speed155 mph
Power-to-weight198.0 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Production years | 2019 on |
| Chassis code | F40 |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Performance
| Power | 306 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 450 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1525 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 198.0 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2.0-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Turbocharged |
Running Costs
| Insurance group | 36 |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 35 mpg |
| CO2 | 155 g/km |
The F40 M135i moved BMW’s hot hatch from rear-drive six-cylinder character to AWD four-cylinder speed. It is important as a generational reset, but seems like a backward step compared to the more charismatic, rear-driven F20/F21 cars.