BMW M140i Finale Edition Bids Farewell To RWD Hot Hatch
BMW is sending off the outgoing M140i in style with the 'Finale' Package. It costs AUD $3,000 (USD $2,125) in Australia on top of car's MSRP, which means that this special edition starts at AUD $62,990 (USD $44,625).
It's already available to order Down Under, where it will arrive in showrooms from March, and adds a few visual mods and extra gear to the current hot hatch, which will be replaced by a new generation soon.
The M140i Finale comes with darkened exterior lighting units, 18-inch M light alloy wheels with a double-spoke pattern in Orbit Grey (optional Jet Black / Jet Black and Silver available), special badging, black high-gloss grille frame, metallic paint and black chrome tailpipes. This special edition also comes with the Storage Compartment Package, an electric glass sunroof and smartphone wireless charging.
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These add up to the extensive list of standard equipment which includes items such as the adaptive LED headlights with Selective Beam, Adaptive M suspension and M Sport Brakes with Blue calipers. Front and rear parking sensors, 8.8-inch infotainment system with navigation, BMW ConnectedDrive, Dakota Leather upholstery, Comfort Access System and Harman/Kardon audio round up the package.
The M140i is powered by a 3.0-liter straight-six with TwinPower Turbo technology that's rated at 335 hp (340 PS / 250 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The output is directed to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, for a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) sprint in 4.6 seconds.
As for the all-new M140i, it will move upmarket in terms of power and is believed to get close to the 400-horsepower mark. The upcoming 1-Series will, however, for the first-time ever ride on a FWD-biased platform, although M models should benefit from all-wheel drive.
Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/02/bmw-m140i-finale-package-bids-farewell-rwd-hot-hatch/
Makes me sad. I'd totally buy an M140i if it were sold here.
Quote from: CALL_911 on February 12, 2019, 11:40:04 AM
Makes me sad. I'd totally buy an M140i if it were sold here.
The 1-Series' is definitely going to become a future classic.
Wait 25 years and you can import a first generation E87. My recommendation - a 123d or 120i or 130i (with the 265-hp inline-6). :ohyeah:
Quote from: cawimmer430 on February 13, 2019, 03:17:57 AM
The 1-Series' is definitely going to become a future classic.
Wait 25 years and you can import a first generation E87. My recommendation - a 123d or 120i or 130i (with the 265-hp inline-6). :ohyeah:
I think the only 1 series that will be a future classic already is; the 1M. Used, 8 year old examples in good condition are selling for 60K+. Thats crazy.
Quote from: Xer0 on February 15, 2019, 01:00:38 PM
I think the only 1 series that will be a future classic already is; the 1M. Used, 8 year old examples in good condition are selling for 60K+. Thats crazy.
The coupes are definitely more desirable, but when it comes to the hatchbacks the inline-6 130i and the powerful 123d diesel are also safe bets. 120i is a decent combo of power and gas mileage. I think these cars have classic potential simply because they're the last BMWs to be naturally aspirated (the gasoline models); the end of an era.