unreliable detuned? where the F do you guys get these bad information?

it's the same engine as the 318i 138hp ~135lb of torque.

if you can find a M sports package one it will have very very nice handing!

however, know what you are getting into... It's not a fast car and nothing short of an engine swap (not cheap like honda swaps) is going to make it faster.

the suspension is also twitchy near the limit specially if you don't know what your doing.