BMW 1 Series
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| BMW 1 Series | |
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| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Production | 2006 - present |
| Class | compact |
| Body Style | 3-door, 4/5-seat hatchback 5-door, 5-seat hatchback 2-door, 4-seat coupe 2-door, 4-seat cabriolet |
| Length | 4227 mm (Hatchback) |
| Width | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm (Hatchback) |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | transmission + drive |
| Engine | engine |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | Mercedes-Benz B-Class Audi A3 |
| Designer | Chris Bangle |
The BMW 1-Series is a compact model and represent's BMW's first foray into the compact market. There are four body styles available within the model line: a 3-door hatchback coupe, a 5-door, hatchback, a 2-door notchback coupe and a newly unveiled 2-door cabriolet.
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Recent Changes
- On Sept. 29, 2007, BMW leaked the 2008 BMW 1-Series Convertible on the internet. It will be offered with in four engine variants: a 143 hp 2.0-litre four-pot unit (118i), a 215 Hp 3.0-litre six-pot (125i), the 300 Hp 3.0-liter bi-turbo six-cylinder (135i) and a 177 hp four-cylinder turbodiesel. The electro-hydraulic softtop opens or closes in 22 seconds and at speeds of up to 25mph. Color options for the foor include black or taupe cloth or a unique ‘Moonlight’ black.[1][2]
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- BMW took Nov. 2007 as the month to unveil the 1-series' M Sort Package which will be available throughout the range, including even the 120d and 123d. The package includes 17-inch light alloy wheels in 205/50 rubber up front and 225/45 in the rear, sports suspension for higher traction and reduced body roll, an aerodynamic package with redesigned bumpers, sports seats, high-gloss shadowline exterior trim, M leather steering wheel, gearbox lever and handbrake, M designation door sills and anthracite. [3]
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Styles and Major Options
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Pricing
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| 128i | 135i | 128i Cabrio | 135i Cabrio |
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| $29,375 | $35,675 | $33,875 (€23,000) | $39,875 (€27,150) |
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Performance
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Safety
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Colors
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Main Competitors
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Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
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Interior
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Resale Values
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Criticisms
"It may have double headlamps and the kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink, but viewed as a whole, it looks like a van". - Top Gear
"I'm choosing the words for my conclusion with even more care than usual. So here it goes - the 1 Series is crap." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear
Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
- The BMW 1 Series had been used for a BMW Celebrity Challenge race for the 2005 and 2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
- There is a short length of legroom in the back seat particularly in a hatchback and tall people can have trouble getting access.
Awards
The BMW 1 Series has been awarded for 2004 New Zealand's Car Of The Year.
See Also
External Links
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- BMW 1-Series Official Webpage
- BMW 1 Series official UK site
- BMW 1 Series official Australian site
- BMW International Official portal
- The new BMW 1 Series Coupé Official BMW 1 Series Coupé portal site
- BMW Deutschland 1-Series Configurator
News Articles:
- BMW 1-Series Coupe, mostly uncovered
- BMW 135i Coupe promotional video
- BMW 1-Series Coupe Specifications and Photos
- BMW 1-series Review Automobile Magazine
- Video: BMW 1-series 3-door Motor Authority
- 2008 BMW 1-Series Convertible – Official Pictures Leaked!
- BMW 1-Series Cabrio Revealed
- BMW launches 1-series cabrio
- New Cars: BMW 1 Series Convertible, Full Press Kit
- BMW 1-Series Coupé Configurator Goes Live
- Ad Watch:You Will Risk Life And Limb For The BMW 1-Series
- BMW USA Announces Pricing on 1-Series Convertible - $34k for the 128i
- BMW 1-Series Performance Parts Brochure Leaked
- Geneva Preview: BMW Debuts 1 & 3-Series Performance Accessories
