BMW 135i tipped for U.S. market

BMW will bring a high-performance version of the three-door 1-Series hatchback to the United States sooner than expected, company officials have said.

The German automaker will import the 265 horsepower 130i and the yet-to-be-announced 306 horsepower 135i to the United States, according to Winding Road magazine. Initially, BMW will offer the three-door hatchback -- unveiled earlier this week -- and later coupe and convertible versions.