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How does 306 horsepower coming from a lightweight magnesium straight six push you? From standstill to 100 kmh (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds if it's in a BMW 135i. Which it could only be, acknowledging the magnesium straight six factor.

BMW has kicked its 1-Series into high gear in what enthusiasts are praising as the return of the vaunted 2002. This is BMW going back to the basics - almost all performance wrapped in a comfortable-enough package to make it all work for the daily grind.

The UK is going to the be the first English Speaking country to receive the latest and greatest variant of the 1-Series - which no longer is solely a hatchback also include a full-size coupé. We wait eagerly, Stateside.

[Source: MotorAuthority]