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BMW 135i Project 1 v1.2 by WheelSTO

Chicagoland tuners WheelSTO have released a video showing off their work on the BMW 135i. Set to "Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile," by singer Lisa Ekdahl, the 90-second video shows some of the vehicle's assembly, and video of the car cruising through famed Blues Brothers and Batman locale Lower Wacker Drive.

The WSTO Project 1 v1.2 was introduced over the summer, but significant work has been added since its reveal. Mods include a Bastuck quad-pipe exhaust that "really lets the turbo engine sound come through." A carbon fiber rear diffuser from 3D Design was shipped in from Japan, attaching perfectly to the stock bumper. H&R Sport Springs drop the car significantly. Gunmetal-finish Advan RZ wheels measure 19x8 +45 and 19x9 +50 are wrapped in Yokohama Advan AD08 performance tires.



Other companies involved in the project include IND/A&L, K1 Productions, and VS Motorsports.

WheelSTO started off with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder BMW 135i that produced 300-horsepower, and boosted power to 414-horsepower at the wheel. The company says 376 and 327-horsepower editions are also possible.

BMW Performance Power Kit for 135i and 335i

Recently, BMW has announced that it will unveil the BMW Performance Power Kit for the 3.0-liter straight-six with Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection engine for the BMW 135i Coupe, the BMW 135i Convertible, the BMW 335i Saloon, the BMW 335i Touring, the BMW 335i Coupe, and the BMW 335i Convertible.

With the Performance Power Kit, it increases the standard engine output by 20 hp (15 kW) from 306 hp (225 kW) to 326 hp (240 kW) and a new maximum torque figure of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) for the automatic transmission and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) fro the manual transmission from the standard 400 Nm (295 lb-ft).

The BMW Performance Power Kit includes of a modified engine management unit, an additional radiator outside of the engine, appropriate air flow ducts and a high-performance fan on the main radiator. Besides that, the Power Kit may also be combined with BMW�s seven-speed automatic sports transmission complete with double-clutch operation for the BMW 335i Coupe and the BMW 335i Convertible.

With the BMW Performance Power Kit, the acceleration power from 0 to 100km/h of the cars increase 0.2 seconds more compare to standard which is 5.4 seconds.

Rumor on 2010 BMW 135i

Rumors said that BMW planned to release the BMW 135i SuperSports. The car would get a bunch of improvements, consisting mostly of lightweight body panels, a decontented interior, as well as an upgraded suspension and brake package. Power is said to come from the latest version of BMW's outstanding 3.0L turbocharged inline-six that's rated at 326-horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque in the 2009 7 Series.