If you're into the powerful 2012 BMW 1 Series coupes and convertibles now available at BMW of Corpus Christi serving the greater Corpus Christi area, you're in for a really BIG treat. BMW has recently announced the dawn of an all-new 1 Series variant that packs well over 20 hp more than the current-gen BMW 135i.

What exactly does that mean for drivers who don't recall how much the new BMW 134i delivers off the top of their head?  A total of 320 hp. And, when it comes to torque: 317 lb.-ft.

Amazing, right?

The secret ingredient that makes that kind of hold-on-to-your-armrest power possible:  BMW's award-winning TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter incline 6 engine. Not only does it come complete with Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology, but smooth-operating direct injection.

The TwinPower?

That comes from a twin-scroll turbocharger.

?"Fierce" just barely begins to cover it.

Other upgrades you'll see in the forthcoming 2013 BMW 135is coupe and convertible are a performance exhaust system - to complement the high-performance powertrain, of course - as well as an advanced engine cooling system beefed up to match the additional performance output with a larger, more powerful radiator fan and auxiliary radiator.

Eager to learn more? Stay tuned to the BMW of Corpus Christi blog. Like all BMW news (i.e., new BMW model updates, used car specials, the latest in BMW service advice and corporate giving) - we're committed to keeping you current. And, remember, the 2013 BMW 135is will be available in our beautiful, Corpus Christi showroom, starting this autumn.

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