Spy Shots: Production BMW 135tii

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Filed under: Aftermarket, Spy Photos, Tuners, Coupes, BMW

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Few models in the BMW lineup have as much tuning potential as the newly released 135i, and the Bavarian boys and girls are intent to capture as much of that market as possible. The BMW 1-series tii concept proved that BMW was serious about offering performance parts to boost (and possibly lighten) its new turbo'd coupe, and a member of 1addicts posted photos of what could be the first 135 to get the in-house tuner treatment.

Most of the parts shown are carryovers from the tii concept, including the revised front fascia, side skirts, carbon fiber diffuser and matching rear wing. The C.F. hood may have been swapped out for a stock aluminum piece, but we're guessing the weave has been covered in matching white paint. The upgraded brakes are one of the most obvious additions, while inside, there's plenty of Alcantara covered kit, from the shift boot to the seats, which are also dead ringers for the thrones shown on the concept. The steering wheel is new however, sporting more grippy suede and complete with three different sections packed with LEDs. Your guess is as good as ours about the two displays mounted at 11 and 1, but the center mounted LED arrangement is likely a shift-light/rev meter.

Thanks for the tip, JL!

Gallery: Spy Shots: BMW 135i tuned


Gallery: BMW Concept 1 Series tii


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[Janizary]

Steering wheel LEDs:

• RPM tree?
• Shift Point indicators?
• Cappuccino alarm?
• To quote the Clarkson 'C0ck' growth indicator That option may only be available on the M3, however

[Janizary]

More pics up at the Chicago Autoshow, courtesy of Autospies.com:

2008 Chicago Auto Show: How About The First Shots Of The Interior Of The BMW Tii Concept? - AutoSpies Auto News

Note the LED steering wheel is gone in this iteration.

I like the idea of the Alcantara seats, I'd just like to see the Alcantara on the standard sport seats. For myself, I'd not want to be riding around in racing seats all the time. Of course, I'm not 17 either.