Watch the classic BMW 2002 Ti Turbo 3er as it takes on a thrilling 1/4 mile drag race against powerful competitors like the M3 Tii! This video features exciting acceleration, intense high-speed ...

Still, the “ti” badge has its own history in the BMW camp. Standing for “Turismo Internazionale,” you can trace this badge all the way back to 1963 when it adorned the BMW 1800 version.

Critically, this represents the first time since the late 1990s range of 3 Series Compact three-door hatchbacks that the ti, Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the 128ti ...

Unfortunately, counter to its simplified mantra, BMW will not offer a manual transmission on the 128ti, instead the only option is the Aisin eight-speed torque converter as in the M135i.

Critically, this represents the first time since the late 1990s range of 3 Series Compact three-door hatchbacks that the ti, Turismo Internazionale, badge has been affixed to a BMW. So, does the 128ti ...

So, these enthusiasts perked up back in 2020, when they heard that BMW was to introduce a new front-wheel drive hatchback and a car that may well have been able to challenge the GTI’s supremacy.