BMW M140i F20
The last of the rear-wheel-drive, straight-six compact hatchbacks.
- Power
- 340 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
About the BMW M140i F20
The BMW M140i represents the final evolution of the rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, a layout that made it unique in the premium hatchback segment. Replacing the M135i in 2016, it introduced the B58 engine, which offered improved efficiency and a significant torque boost to 500Nm. Its combination of a short wheelbase and a powerful longitudinal straight-six engine provides a driving experience more akin to a traditional sports car than its front-wheel-drive rivals. While the interior received a modern iDrive update in 2017, the car's primary appeal remains its muscular powertrain and balanced chassis.
BMW M140i F20 specs
The BMW M140i F20 produces 340 bhp (254 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | M140i |
| Generation | F20 |
| Trim | M140i |
| Years | 2016–2019 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,998 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 340 bhp (254 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,475 kg (3,252 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 231 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
BMW M140i F20 rarity in CarSpot
The BMW M140i F20 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 23 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
BMW M140i F20 fun facts
- The M140i was the first 1 Series to feature the B58 engine, which later became the foundation for the G29 Z4 and Toyota GR Supra.
- Unlike its successor, the F40 1 Series, the F20 M140i retained a longitudinal engine layout to accommodate its rear-wheel-drive system.
- A limited 'Championship Edition' was produced in 2018 to celebrate BMW's success in the British Touring Car Championship, with only 30 units made.
