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BMW 135I SPORT COUPE CROWNED BEST SPORTS CAR – AGAIN

Posted 2nd December, 2009 in BMW | Leave a comment

MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – December 2, 2009: The BMW 135i Sport Coupé has continued its awarding winning streak, taking out the Best Sports Car of 2009 as voted by Australia’s Best Cars, for the second consecutive year.

“The 135i is a scintillating performer thanks to its 225kW twin-turbo, direct-injection, 3.0-litre straight-six engine that has won international design awards. They don’t come much sweeter or more willing right to the redline, and there’s a great soundtrack to match,” said the judges.

“BMW’s rear-drive coupe has almost ideal 50:50 weight distribution for enhanced chassis balance and lively, nimble handling. Combine this with terrific grip levels and communicative steering and it’s easy for a driver to feel very much at one with the 135i.

“Scoring nothing less than nine out of 10 in all areas of our on-road assessment, the 135i really has the credentials necessary to be recognised as a great driver’s car,” they said.

Australia’s Best Cars celebrated its 10th anniversary at an awards ceremony held at the exclusive RACV Club in Melbourne last night. Still today it remains Australia’s most comprehensive and independent consumer based award programme. Over 280 new vehicles were rated across 19 key consumer criteria with a special emphasis on the top three performers in each of the 12 categories.

Since its market introduction in 2008, the BMW 135i Coupé has established itself as a cult figure within the performance segment blending striking acceleration, poised and balanced handling, driver excitement and comfort as well as remarkable fuel economy.

[Source: BMW]