BMW is in the position of being able to shower the Brisbane Motor Show with not one but two twin turbo debutants.

The first is the all new 1 Series Coupé, which will be released in Australia in mid-2008.

This compact and sporty 135i Coupé is powered by a Twin Turbo, 225 kW straight-six, which promises performance.

The new BMW 135i Coupé will proceed to 100 km/h from standstill in some 5.3 seconds. Although slower than a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, it is capable of making full use of the 400 Nm of torque available between 1,300 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

The new BMW 135i coupe will take on the segment heavyweight, the outstanding Volkswagen Golf R32.

The 135i's engine is also found throughout the 3 Series range, in the 335i Sedan, Coupé, Convertible and most recently the new 335i Touring.

Joining the 135i Coupé at the Brisbane Motor Show will be the most powerful diesel vehicle BMW has ever offered in Australia, the 200 kW 3.0-litre straight six twin turbo X5 3.0sd.

This engine has been tuned to deliver 565 Nm of torque which results in sports car style acceleration, but with frugal fuel use. The X5 3.0sd returns 8.8 litres/100 km on the combined cycle, while acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 7.2 seconds. Top speed is 230 km/h (when conditions suit whilst on private property) .

The X5 3.0sd is equipped with the same standard specifications as the X5 3.0d Executive and an additional optional Sport Package is available for drivers seeking to extract driving excitement and performance.

These two new models underline the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy of continuing to push the performance envelope but not at the expense of consumption and therefore emissions.

Also lining up at the show, will be the new BMW M3 Coupé making its Brisbane debut, armed with it high-revving 309 kW V8 engine, while the 5 Series Sedan and X3 Sports Activity Vehicle ranges both welcome the latest generation four-cylinder diesel engine to their ranks, in the form of the 520d and X3 2.0d.

Given Brisbane’s reputation for perfect weather, the timing is thus perfect for BMW to show off the latest 6 Series convertible; powered by the 270 kW 4.8-litre V8 engine.