BMW 128ti Tuned by Daehler Tuning
The BMW 128ti is BMW’s new rival for the Golf GTI. Tuner Dähler takes a look at it and gives it more power than its big all-wheel-drive brother, the M135i.
BMW has revived the ti label after half a century. Currently, it is fitted in the BMW 128ti that is a direct rival to the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST with power output of 265 hp. Nevertheless, within the hierarchy, the model has to be submitted to the top model – the M135i. This was already the case with the 2002 ti, which was spearheaded by the 130 hp 2002 time. Then, tuner Dähler shows the BMW 128tii where even the elder sibling is outdone in terms of horsepower. Of course, there is a top speed of 265 km/h in the Dähler BMW M135i.
Powering both the M135i and BMW 128ti is the B48 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and while both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Still, the M model develops 306 hp and 450 Nm of torque, while the 128ti is good for 265 hp and 400 Nm of torque only. Dähler corrects these figures significantly upwards. After tuning, 313 hp and 500 Nm of torque are available. Theoretically, even more, would have been possible. In the sense of better drivability, one left it however with these values. The tuner does not disclose any driving values. The time will easily crack the 6.1 seconds that the base car needs from 0 to 100 km/h. The time performance is also good. Under-five seconds as with the M135i might become difficult for lack of all-wheel drive. The performance upgrade comes with TÜV and EU/CH homologation. The same applies to the Eventuri carbon intake system, which is available as an option.
To match the performance upgrade, Dähler also offers a stainless-steel flap exhaust system that flows into two ceramic-coated tailpipes,114 millimeters in diameter. For adequate lateral dynamics, there is a choice of adjustable Coilover suspension or a spring set that is tuned to the adaptive dampers. In-house 20-inch forged wheels with 245/30 tires and new exterior mirror housings round out the exterior modifications. For the cockpit, Dähler has new floor mats and, coming soon, aluminum sport pedals. Prices reveal the tuner on request. The BMW 128ti is available for 44,600 euros.
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Jeremy Markus
Jeremy is an automotive journalist and is particularly passionate about the BMW brand. He deals with writing news and reviews for BMW, but sometimes he also writes articles about troubleshooting and car maintenance. Being an independent mechanic in Munich, Germany, he has extensive knowledge of servicing BMW cars. The knowledge he has, he shares on BMWSite. In his spare time, after he is very tired after so much work, instead of resting, he likes to drive his E39 BMW M5 with 400 horsepower, which gives him energy and a smile on his face.
