The real proof that you can transform your BMW M135i into a real beast is the video below released by the engineers from BR-Performance and which highlights the engine soundtrack as a result of the tuner`s Stage 2 power kit.

At the exterior, there weren’t any significant modifications added to the car, except for some slight changes at the front and rear bumpers, adding new alloy wheels. As for the car`s engine, this one has received some new horses.

The Stage 2 kit comes with the BRP Pops&Bangs package which increases the engine`s sound, while the stage kit itself also modifies the power. Thanks to the new ECU remapping and new turbochargers, the M135i is now capable of delivering more.

The 3.0-liter straight six engine deliver 326 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque in the stock version, but thanks to the tuner`s new kit, the model is now outputting 400 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque, which brings it closer to the BMW M3 & M4.

Unfortunately, the tuner has not provided us with the dyno chart to see how well it performs from 0 to 100 km/h, and that because the guys over the shop are still fine-tuning the car`s new kit. Until further news, enjoy the video with the car`s extraordinary revving and don’t forget to share your impressions with us!

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The BMW M135i is a lovely yet a beast German car, with an extremely evolutionary design and sheer performance under the hood.

Speaking about performance, the M135i packs a 3.0-liter six-cylinder inline unit, which produces 326 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, enough to reach 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds. The manual transmission sends the power to the rear axle. With the eight-speed automatic, the model reaches the same straight-line in 4.9 seconds.

All the power wasn`t altered by the tuning program carried out by the folks from DCM Design tuner. Instead, the technicians have wrapped the model with an extremely eye-catching wrap without affecting the car`s stock yet gorgeous looks.

As we can depict from the pictures below, we are looking here at an extremely menacing BMW M135i, all dressed-up with a matte black body wrap with yellow accents.

Other standout fetures refer to the transparent protective foil for the headlights, alloy wheels wrapped in gunmetal as well as the brake calipers in yellow. The result is a truely menacing and aggressive BMW M135i.

DCM Design tuner have also released a media gallery with their latest project and I have to say that the model looks extremely cool. If I had such a model, I would definetely go for the matte black wrap and yellow accents! Would you?

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Still, they can have different features and trims thanks to the M Performance Parts program the car maker is running.

Recently, a BMW dealership in Abu Dhabi presented a special M135i that underwent tuning using M Performance Parts. Called the BMW M135i M Performance Special Edition, this particular Bimmer has pretty much anything you can add to it. From the exhaust system to carbon fiber mirrors, they don’t seem to have missed anything.

The result is not a bad looking car per se, but it does look a bit too much. Still, coming from the Arab Emirates, this is not at all unusual. It seems they have cultivated a particular opulence when it comes to anything they can buy, and while the owner of one such M135i M Performance Special Edition might not really need all the extra features, it does make a point of what his status is, because affording all of it isn’t easy.

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And even if we are to put aside the improved airflow and extra power a custom exhaust brings, we are still left with the pure noise it delivers.

Battles between BMWs equipped with aftermarket exhaust systems are quite common among enthusiasts, and while most would agree that there is a definite difference between revving your engine in neutral and really giving it all on the road, sometimes it’s easier to just let loose in a parking lot.

Gathering a few BMW M135i, a sound-off battle royale was organized, just to see which tuner provides the most noise with their respective product. Measured in decibels, there was not that big a difference, but overall BCS was the loudest. If It were up to me, decibels wouldn’t be the way to go, but rather a 3 person jury.

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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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The upgrades they made for the M135i were first revealed at the Geneva 2013 motor show. A normal M135i sports a turbocharged 3.0 liter straight 6 engine giving out 320hp and 450Nm of torque. Pretty good for a car its size.

But Sportec thought they could do better. And they did so with two kits. The Stage one kit will bring you power up to 355hp and 510Nm torque. This is all done by a reworked ECU.

For the Stage two kit, besides the altered ECU, you will also get a sport exhaust system. This system comes with a new down pipe and a 200 cells sport catalyst. The Stage two kit will bring you up 50hp, to a respectable 370hp.

The BMW M135i equipped with Sportec’s Stage two kit will reach 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds (down from 5.1) and will top at 275km/h. Although no price tag has been given for the Stage one, the Stage two kit will leave you 4.300 euros short.

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