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The BMW 1 Series (E81/E87 and E82/E88 models) is an entry level sports car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004. The 1 Series is unusual in its class as it features rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight balance, a longitudinally-mounted engine and an advanced aluminum multilink suspension. It is currently BMW’s second best-selling automobile, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the total sales in 2008.
BMW Series 1 3 door sedan is available in four configurations: 1 Series ES, 1 Series SE, 1 Series Sport and 1 Series M Sport:
| BMW Models |
|---|
| 1 Series ES |
| 116i ES Petrol 122 hp |
| 116i Performance EditionPetrol 122 hp |
| 116d ES Diesel 116 hp |
| 116d Performance Edition Diesel 116 hp |
| 118d ES Diesel 143 hp |
| 118d Performance Edition Diesel 143 hp |
| 1 Series SE |
| 116i SE Petrol 122 hp |
| 118i SE Petrol 143 hp |
| 116d SE Diesel 116 hp |
| 118d SE Diesel 143 hp |
| 120d SE Diesel 177 hp |
| 1 Series Sport |
| 116i Sport Petrol 122 hp |
| 116d Sport Diesel 116 hp |
| 118d Sport Diesel 143 hp |
| 1 Series M Sport |
| 116i Sport Petrol 122 hp |
| 118i Sport Petrol 143 hp |
| 116d Sport Diesel 116 hp |
| 118d Sport Diesel 143 hp |
| 120d Sport Diesel 177 hp |
| 123d Sport Diesel 204 hp |
Exterior
Pulse through the roof. A high level of driving comfort coupled with dynamic handling ensure that the BMW 1 Series 3-door delivers
sublime driving pleasure. The foundation for this is created by an optimal 50 : 50 axle load distribution. Not forgetting the Active Steering, optionally available for the 130i, which perfectly adapts steering transmission and steering power support to suit the driving speed. Meaning greater agility on bends and improved directional stability at high speeds. Active Steering also helps to take the stress out of parking. It increases the steering angle, so you don’t have to cross hands on the wheel. This BMW innovation is therefore not just a boost to your safety but also to your convenience and, needless to say, to your driving pleasure.
WHILE TWO AXLES TAKE THE LOAD, ONE DRIVER GETS THE BENEFIT.
Driving pleasure knows no end. But it has a beginning. The BMW 1 Series. As a compact3-door with sporting qualities that can’t be overlooked. And with exceptional performance, there are reasons why it’s hard to stop thinking about are best identified while behind the wheel.
Follow where it leads. A few metres into your trip and you will already sense the incomparable dynamism of the BMW 1Series 3-d0or-the only vehicle in its class with the quintessential BMW rear-wheel drive. It promises unparalleled driving pleasure, being conceived to comply with the BMW Efficient Dynamics philosophy of reducing fuel consumption and improving dynamics. You’ll feel spoilt for choice when it comes to the engine To power your BMW 1 Series3-door you can choose from three efficient four-cylinder petrol engines with direct fuel injection, or a torque six cylinder petrol engine, or one of four economical diesel engines with a particle filter as standard. ln a split second the vehicle brings the whole force of the engine to bear on the road.
History
The 1 Series was launched globally in Autumn 2004 and shares many structural, chassis, powertrain, hardware and electronic elements with the larger 3 Series. The model was started to provide a lower point of entry into the BMW range as the 3 Series moved gradually up-market. Initially launched as a 5-door hatchback, a 3-door version was also launched in July 2007. The 1 Series is priced between the MINI and the current E90 3 Series. Because the coupe is the only rear wheel drive vehicle in its class, it is often considered the successor to the BMW 2002.
Body types
3/5 door hatchback (E81/87)
The 1 Series was originally sold as a 5-door hatchback, with range of straight 4 and 6 cylinder engines matted with 5 or 6 speed manual or optional 6 speed automatic transmission. It replaced the BMW 3 Series Compact range as the smallest and most affordable vehicle (depending on the engine model) in the BMW range
2007 facelift
In 2007 the 1 Series gained a facelift along with the introduction of a 3-door hatchback, coupe and convertible body styles. Engines were upgraded and more fuel efficient, along with new bumpers and other exterior and interior updates.
Coupé/Convertible (E82/E88)
Like the three- and five-door BMW 1 Series models, the E82 also features a combination of equipment, marketed by BMW as EfficientDynamics, to reduce fuel consumption (see below). The Coupé is 133 mm (5.2 in) longer than the hatch, creating 20 litres (0.71 cubic feet) of extra boot space, but 220 mm (8.7 in) shorter than the 3-series Coupé. The published unladen weights (EU) of the 120d, 123d and 135i Coupés’ are 1,450 kg (3,200 lb), 1,495 kg (3,300 lb), and 1,560 kg (3,400 lb), respectively. This is similar to an E46 3-series or an E34 5-series. The 1 Series Coupé (E82) was unveiled in Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) 2007, which went on sale on November 24, 2007. The 1-Series Cabriolet uses a fabric top, to differentiate it further from the now steel-roofed 3-series convertible E93.
2011 facelift
In 2011, the coupé and cabriolet bodies gained a facelift. Exterior changes to the model were minor headlight and taillight revisions, new front/rear bumpers and minor revisions to the interior. The only new engine was the N55 which replaced the N54 twin-turbo, with power and torque output remaining the same. Even though many engines are same, the facelifted 1 Series fuel consumption is slightly higher in some models such as the 123d, and slightly lower in some models such as the 120i.
BMW Series 1 3 Door Equipment
Unlike its predecessor, the new vehicle is built on its own platform (E87);[citation needed] however, it shares many components with the E90 3 Series. Shared parts include MacPherson struts in the front of the car and a trapezoidal-link rear axle. BMW has stated that it shares over 60% of components with the current E90 BMW 3 Series.
The 135i comes with the world’s first differential with double-helical ball bearings which have the advantage of running at an even lower operating temperature reached more quickly than before thanks to the reduction of fluid required in the differential.[9] The 123d (150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp)) heads up the range of diesels and is the first ever 4-cylinder diesel engine to come with sequential twin-turbo technology.
In terms of fuel consumption, the 123d and 120d rate between 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg-imp; 49 mpg-US) and 5.2 L/100 km (54 mpg-imp; 45 mpg-US), according to the ECE-driving cycle.
Series 1 Body styles
| Chassis code | E81 | E82 | E87 | E88 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body type | 3-door hatchback | Coupé | 5-door hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Model | Years | |||
| 116i | 2007- | – | 2004- | – |
| 118i | 2007- | – | 2004- | 2008- |
| 120i | 2007- | 2009- | 2004- | 2007- |
| 125i | – | 2008- | – | 2008- |
| 128i | – | 2008- | – | 2008- |
| 130i | 2005- | – | 2005- | – |
| 135i | – | 2007- | – | 2007- |
| 116d | 2009- | – | 2009 | – |
| 118d | 2007- | 2009- | 2004- | 2008- |
| 120d | 2007- | 2007- | 2004- | 2008- |
| 123d | 2007- | 2007- | 2007- | 2008- |
Series 1 Engines
| Model[13] | Year | Engine code | Engine type | Power | Torque | Acceleration 0–100 km/h |
Top speed | Body Styles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gasoline engines |
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| 116i | 2004–2007 | N45B16 | 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) I4 16v | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 150 N·m (110 ft·lbf) | 10.9 s (MT) | 200 km/h (120 mph) (MT) | E87 | ||
| 2007−2009 | N43B16 | 1,599 cc (1.599 L; 97.6 cu in) I4 16v[14] | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) | 160 N·m (120 ft·lbf) | 10.1 s (MT) 11.1 s (AT) |
204 km/h (127 mph) (MT) 202 km/h (126 mph) (AT) |
E87; E81 | |||
| 2009– | N43B20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 16v | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) | 185 N·m (136 ft·lbf) | 9.9 s (MT) | 204 km/h (127 mph) (MT) | E87; E81 | |||
| 118i | 2005–2007 | N46B20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 16v | 129 PS (95 kW; 127 hp) | 180 N·m (130 lb·ft) | 9.4 s (MT) 10.1 s (AT) |
208 km/h (129 mph) (MT) 204 km/h (127 mph) (AT) |
E87 | ||
| 2007– | N43B20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 16v [14] | 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) | 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) | 8.7 s (MT) 9.3 s (AT) |
210 km/h (130 mph) (MT) 210 km/h (130 mph) (AT) |
E87; E81; E88 | |||
| 120i | 2004–2007 | N46B20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 16v | 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) | 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) | 7.9 s (MT) 9.3 s (AT) |
212 km/h (132 mph) (MT) 208 km/h (129 mph) (AT) |
E87 | ||
| 2007– | N43B20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 16v[14] | 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) | 210 N·m (150 lb·ft) | 7.7 s (MT) 8.3 s (AT) |
224 km/h (139 mph) (MT) 222 km/h (138 mph) (AT) |
E87; E81; E82; E88 | |||
| 125i | 2008– | N52B30 | 2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) I6 24v | 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) | 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) | 6.4 s (MT) 7.0 s (AT) |
245 km/h (152 mph) (MT) 243 km/h (151 mph) (AT) |
E88; E82 | ||
| 128i | 2008– | N52B30 | 2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) I6 24v | 230 PS (170 kW; 230 hp) | 271 N·m (200 lb·ft) | 5.7 s (MT)[15] 6.4 s (AT) |
209.2 km/h (130.0 mph) (MT/AT) 241.4 km/h (150.0 mph) (MT/AT)(with Sport Package) |
E88; E82 | ||
| 2008– | N51B30 SULEV | 2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) I6 24v | 230 PS (170 kW; 230 hp) | 271 N·m (200 lb·ft) | 5.7 s (MT)[15] 6.4 s (AT) |
209.2 km/h (130.0 mph) (MT/AT) 241.4 km/h (150.0 mph) (MT/AT)(with Sport Package) |
E88; E82 | |||
| 130i | 2006–2009 | N52B30 | 2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) I6 24v | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) | 315 N·m (232 lb·ft) | 5.5 s (MT) 6.3 s (AT) |
250 km/h (155.3 mph) (MT/AT) | E87; E81 | ||
| 130i | 2009– | N52B30 | 2,996 cc (2.996 L; 182.8 cu in) I6 24v | 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) | 310 N·m (230 lb·ft) | 5.5 s (MT) 6.3 s (AT) |
250 km/h (155.3 mph) (MT/AT) | E87; E81 | ||
| 135i | 2008–2010[16] | N54B30 | 2,979 cc (2.979 L; 181.8 cu in) I6 24v twin turbo | 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) | 400 N·m (300 lb·ft) | 4.8 s (MT) 4.7 s (AT)[17] |
250 km/h (155.3 mph) (MT/AT) | E88; E82 | ||
| 2011– [18] | N55B30 | 2,979 cc (2.979 L; 181.8 cu in) I6 24v turbo | 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) | 400 N·m (300 lb·ft) | 4.6 s (DCT) (estimated)[19] |
250 km/h (155.3 mph)[10] (MT/AT) | E88; E82 | |||
| Diesel engines | ||||||||||
| 116d | 2009– | N47D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) | 260 N·m (190 lb·ft) | 10.3 s (MT) | 201 km/h (125 mph) (MT) | E87; E81 | ||
| 118d | 2004–2007 | M47TU2D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) | 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) | 10.0 s (MT) | 201 km/h (125 mph) (MT) | E87 | ||
| 2007– | N47D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) | 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) | 8.9 s (MT) 9.0 s (AT) |
210 km/h (130 mph) (MT) 210 km/h (130 mph) (AT) |
E87; E81; E82; E88 | |||
| 120d | 2004–2007 | M47TU2D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) | 340 N·m (250 lb·ft) | 7.9 s (MT) 8.2 s (AT) |
220 km/h (140 mph) (MT) 217 km/h (135 mph) (AT) |
E87 | ||
| 2007– | N47D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) | 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) | 7.5 s (MT) 7.7 s (AT) |
228 km/h (142 mph) (MT) 226 km/h (140 mph) (AT) |
E87; E81; E82; E88 | |||
| 123d | 2007– | N47D20 | 1,995 cc (1.995 L; 121.7 cu in) I4 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) | 400 N·m (300 lb·ft) | 7.0 s (MT) | 238 km/h (148 mph) (MT) | E87; E81; E82; E88 | ||
