"The fact of the matter is this. The 135 Coupe is the best car BMW makes.
I have no hesitation at all, then, in giving this long-awaited return to form the rare accolade of five stars."

"...you find yourself at the wheel of a rocket that shows no turbo lag as it leaps ahead with strong torque pull throughout the rev range from 1800 rpm on upward."

"BMW returns to the recipe they used for one of the most remarkable vehicles in the brand's history. The BMW 2002 was the greatest attraction for performance enthusiasts."