Yet again, BMW pulls endlessly at our heart strings.  They have tuned new lightweight and oh-so-sweet 135i for 2013 to create the2013 135is coupe and soft-top convertible, up on power when compared with the standard six-cylinder 135i and featuring plenty of M-Sport performance parts.

As we mourn the loss of the instant-classic 2011 135i M Coupe, at 320 horsepower and 317 lb-ft. of torque BMW’s newest 1-Series at is down just 15 horses and 15 lb-ft. compared to the M model and costs thousands less.

Pricing will start at $44,145 for the coupe and $48,845 for the convertible. If you’re cross-shopping, that’s around $4k more than the 135i and $9-13k less than the 335is line, with its identical and power output.

Upgrades include plenty of M-Sport parts, including a new performance exhaust, stainless steel foot pedals and sport seats with blue stitching. The 135is’s lightweight steel M-Sport suspension is designed to shave off a few pounds and should provide for a thrilling drive.