Hands-on experience. The six-speed transmission in the BMW 1 Series (five-door). Smooth and responsive, the 6-speed manual transmissions in BMW 1 Series models make for dynamic driving at its best. Their standout features are the short-throw shifts, perfect ratios and
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BMW Dynamic Stability Control
Redefining limits. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) on the BMW 1 Series (five-door). For greater safety and for greater driving pleasure: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), an electronic chassis control system, is a standard feature on the BMW 1 Series. It constantly
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Smooth course ahead. Multi-link rear suspension on the BMW 1 Series (five-door). Contributing significantly to the excellent equilibrium of the BMW 1 Series, the multi-link rear suspension has a complex structure that maximises agility by ensuring that wheel position is
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Proportionate loads, disproportionate driving pleasure. The aluminium front axle on the BMW 1 Series (five-door). Vehicles with front-wheel drive tend to have more weight on the front axle than the rear and as a result are liable to suffer from
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The best is behind you. Rear-wheel drive on the BMW 1 Series (five-door). The rear-wheel drive on the BMW 1 Series imparts dynamic energy to every manoeuvre and plays a significant role in obtaining an ideal body weight distribution. The
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200 injections in the blink of an eye. The four-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 116i, 118i and 120i. On average, you blink about 10 times a minute. In this time, you miss 2,000 separate fuel injections supplying as little
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One times six equals driving pleasure. The straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 130i The largest engine in the BMW 1 Series range features Valvetronic fully variable valve control for an optimum power curve. This silky smooth six is
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To the power of “d”. The four-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 116d, 118d, 120d and 123d. Outstandingly responsive at low revs, BMW’s diesel engines offer exceptional torque and performance. With third-generation common rail injection, the diesel engines deliver exceptional
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Perfect coordination. Active Steering in the BMW 1 Series 130i. The optional Active Steering system adjusts the steering ratio to the car’s speed – for greater driving comfort, faithful cornering and maximum agility. At low speeds, for example, it requires
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