And even if they don’t impress too much from a performance perspective, they remain one of the most hunted down models from the class. The reason is pretty obvious: they are small and provide the best quality price ratio. Not to mention that the chicks love them.

One of them, the BMW M135i, was recently put for a display at BMW`s preferred Abu Dhabi showroom, the model standing quietly and waiting for its audience in a gorgeous and exotic Valencia Orange.

It may not impress much with a plethora of added bits as we have expected from a BMW on a display at Abu Dhabi, but perhaps this wasn’t the intention. And sometime, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally like it the way it is, as the color and the one-off set of wheels from the M Performance catalog say it all.

Changes didn’t occur under the hood either, the model still enjoying the fine and “quiet” 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, with 321 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, which is just enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The power is sent to the rear axle via a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.

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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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The Vossen Wheels tuning have fitted the 1-Series with the Vossen CVT wheels, custom-made for this particular model, which adds up improved stance and greater stability. The wheels are perfectly complementing the exterior body color, along with the new lowering kit.

Surely that this would be just enough to add a stronger personality to the car, without heavily modifying it with a fully-customized body kit. The model is now refreshed and ready to be driven on the crowded streets of your favorite city. A photo session has been also released by the Vossen Wheels tuning!

The BMW 1-Series, even in its stock version, remains one of the most exotic sports car the company has ever had, impressing its fans all over the world with the outstanding design lines and impressive power under the hood. For instance, in the 335i, the version comes with the 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight six, with 306 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, which is enough to reach 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds.

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I am sure that many dreamed of putting the E92 BMW M3 engine, the loved S65, into their cars, so why not a 1 Series.

To make things run smoothly, along with the 4.0 liter V8 engine also came the 6 speed manual transmission from the E92 BMW M3. I am sure that if the owner would have stopped at that, the BMW 1 Series would have been a very nice project, but once he started, he could not stop.

More mods came in the form of carbon fiber hood, roof and even a trunk lid, in order to reduce overall weight. A custom BPM tune was applied, while Dinan provided an intake. Various other piece also went into the built, like a custom X pipe and a Meisterschaft exhaust system. The end result is a fierce BMW 1 Series, and according to some opinions, another way the 1M could have easily gone.

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For the rest of readers, some explaining might be in order, just to make sure.

We are talking about a certain model that the tuner presented at the Essen Motor Show 2013, based on the BMW M135i. The reason behind the new name MH1 400 should be evident. After they were done with it, the vehicle managed to pull a nice 400 Hp and 561 Nm of torque.

The impressive display of power is held in place by additional parts like a set of KW Clubsport Coilovers, brand new brake system and a custom set of OZ wheels measuring 19 inches in diameter. The outside styling is also quite eye catching, without too much work put into it. A couple of yellow features on a black overall paint does a pretty good job of it.

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Dubbed the Raze, said 1M was an amazing aftermarket build, with great emphasis on the exhaust sound.

In a recent press release, the tinkers of Revozport announced the new Raze GT, a step up from the previous version, as the GT name tends to suggest. While full specs and video/audio or even decent photos have yet to be revealed, we did get a preview photo, just enough to satisfy us until it is completed.

The new Raze GT will be 30 mm wider, will sport a huge rear wing and a new diffuser. there is also great news for the E82 BMW 1M owners, as they will be able to use the new Raze GT kit as well, if they have managed to abstain from purchasing the first one. We will be eagerly awaiting some footage of what we hope to be a kit just as mad sounding as the last.

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But there are some tuning projects out there that make even me desire a vehicle like that. And for all the improvements Tuningwerk applied on the M135i, this particular version doesn’t do it for me.

In the standard form, the BMW M135i is able to produce 355 Hp. After installing a new turbo, the in line six cyclinder engine now produces 445 Hp. To keep the power steady, especially on the bends, Tuningwerk also installed a limited slip differential.

Drive stability was also improved by the addition of triple adjustable KW Clubsport suspension system. The brakes were updated to BMW Performance, with some personal touches from Tuningwerk. For those that went with manual transmission, the aftermarket specialist also offers two choices of flywheels. Depending on your needs, you can shave either 2 kg or 4.5 kg off the part.

As for the interior, Tuningwerk didn’t really bother too much, with only new seats from Recaro installed and a rollcage.

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Just like UK student Kasia Tabecka, you might be pleasantly surprised by the car maker.

As the winner of BMW’s Car Art contest, Kasia received more than just a prize in cash. Besides the 250 GBP, BMW also decided to drape a 1 Series model in the winner’s creation.

The car maker even went a step further and decided to lend the 1 Series to the winner for a weekend. The only downside is that Kasia won’t be able to enjoy it to the fullest, as she does not have a driver’s license yet. Nonetheless, congratulations are in order for this creative teen and her design.

Now what remains to be seen is how much the car will eventually go for once it hits the market, and if it will be a one-off.

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And it’s not about the name, as Dinan’s Stage 3 kit brings quite a sensible increase in power for the BMW N55 engine.

Steve Dinan, founder of the tuning company, sits down and explains just what the upgrade kit is about. Following the N54 unit, the N55 six cylinder engine sports only one turbocharger, instead of two, while still delivering the same levels of power.

Consisting of a ECU upgrade, intercoolers and exhaust, the Dinan Stage 3 is able to take the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder N55 past the 375 Hp point, meaning a 70 Hp gain over the standard unit. The torque output is also increased thanks to this power kit, taking it to 542 Nm.

Currently the N55 engine is quite popular, being used on several different BMW models, like the 1 or 3 Series, so upgrading it can only be good business. More details on the Dinan Stage 3 can be gathered from the short video below.

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