BMW is also developing an M240i that will feature a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six
The VW Golf GTI and Hyundai i30 N were both faster in Hockenheim than BMW’s first-ever FWD hot hatch
Dahler upgrades the BMW 128ti’s 2.0-liter turbo-four to a cool 313 HP
Plus Lamborghini’s Aventador SVJ takes on a Porsche 911 GT2 RS, and BMW’s 128ti the VW Golf GTi
Both the Golf GTI and 128ti are FWD hot hatches that offer similar performance
The BMW 128ti is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering 261 hp
The BMW 1M punches out 335 hp and has a six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels
The 261 HP, front-wheel drive 128ti is BMW’s entry into the compact hatch segment
The UK-spec BMW 128ti is a tad cheaper than the Golf GTI at £33,320
The BMW 1M Coupe has a 335 hp twin-turbo inline -six, a manual ‘box and RWD
All three are evenly matched on paper, but which one’s quicker?
The Aussie-spec BMW 128ti is 20 HP down on its European counterpart
Dahler has given the BMW M135i’s turbo four an extra 41 HP over the stock item
The 2021 BMW 128ti delivers 261 hp through the front wheels
Among others, the BMW 5-Series is now offered in five hybrid forms in Europe
The new 128ti will be the first BMW hot hatch with front-wheel-drive
Tuner AC Schnitzer is offering both visual and mechanical upgrades for the BMW 1-Series
This British-built customized BMW M140i features genuine M2 parts and a really dynamic stance
