Back when it was new, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe borrowed most of its performance parts from other BMWs. Its engine wasn't even an M-specific engine. Instead, the 335-horsepower inline six was borrowed ...

The 2011 BMW 1M—or 1 Series M Coupe, to use its official title—rapidly earned iconic status, and deservedly so. First of all, it's incredibly rare, with only 1,000 cars available in the U.S. Secondly, ...

While turbo BMW M tuned engines are a common sight these days, a decade ago they were a rare breed. This M Coupe used a ...

A lot of people have been saying that BMW’s 1M Coupe was nothing than a pumped up 135i. Hell, some even went as far as saying that the 135is is basically the 1M slightly detuned. We can tell you for ...

BMW's rear-wheel-drive hot hatches delivered rare six-cylinder thrills – a performance combination that's likely never to be ...

Now, this highly modified 135i coupe may not be the fastest tuned BMW you can get, but by slotting in an M3 E92’s V8, its creators have achieved something rather special without overdoing the power.

The BMW 135i is a great car. It's a blast to drive thanks to its fantastic handling and responsive turbocharged engine. Still, there are always ways to make a car better. A nice cylinder-count upgrade ...

The BMW 1 Series M, or 1M as it is more lovingly known, is one of the best BMWs of the modern era. It’s exceedingly rare here in the United States as well, with just 740 units delivered to American ...