We are dealing here with a heavily modified BMW 1-Series, which has received an upgraded M550d tri-turbo engine, found on the high-end M550d.

The 3.0-liter flat-six M550d engine is packing a good 400 horsepower and impressive 800 Nm of torque, which is enough to make it sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. The sprint from 80 to 180 km/h is also done in 7.9 seconds.

The BMW 1-Series by Schnitzer is also equipped with a new aero kit, consisting of a custom front apron, roof-mounted rear spoiler, side mirror caps from carbon fiber and the 18- or the 20-inch alloy wheels, with the 235-mm and 300mm rubbers front and rear.

The new set of wheels go hand in hand with the new suspension lowering springs or custom exhaust tips, which make the little 1-Series more spectacular and more aggressive. The cabin has also received metallic accents, aluminum pedals, as well as new gear knob and floor mats.

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This mount-it-yourself intercooler will fit on any BMW 135 that uses a single turbo N55 engine. It is beautifully handcrafted and it does a great job.

Although larger than the standard one, it fits easily on the factory mount points, with just an hour or two of work in your own garage.

Performance-wise, after extensive testing, it returned a 30 degrees Celsius decrease in core temperature. This was done by careful planning and development, a correct construction type and, of course, the use of high grade alloys.

Beside the obvious benefit of the temperature reduction, the intercooler from Forge Motorsport will also reduces pressure loss across the core, giving a better combustion process and thus improving performance.

You also get detailed instructions on how to install it, making this an easy home project for your Bimmer. So go out there and make your ride cooler.

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But maybe more will be attracted to the 1-Series once they see what the guys from Lumma Design built for it. It does spruce things up.

First off, for just 249 euro, you can improve the front of the BMW 1-Series by the addition of a front spoiler lip. You can order it painted any color you desire and installing it isn’t a big deal.

Forking out 269 euros more will set your ride closer to the ground by 35mm, thanks to a set of lowering springs. The side stripes, coming in a variety of colors will set you back 179 euros. The interior of the BMW F20 also has some nice touches like aluminum pedals and custom mats, costing you 220 and 179 euro respectively.

The crown jewel of the kit from Lumma Design is the 18 inch anthracite polished wheels that will be available for 1.700 euro. All in all, it is a good improvement over the not-so-loved BMW 1-Series.

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