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BMW 1 Series Convertible

11th January 2008 Print
BMW 1 Series Convertible

Compact and outstandingly agile Convertible based on the BMW 1 Series; four seater with electro hydraulic operated soft-top, first premium Convertible in the compact vehicle segment.

Consistent extension of the BMW 1 Series: The BMW 1 Series Convertible follows the five door, 3 door and the 1 Series Coupé as the fourth model in the series. Marque typical characteristic in new dimensions: BMW 1 Series Convertible as authentic entry into the world of BMW Convertibles.

Youthful elegant design with all the characteristics of a BMW Convertible: slim silhouette, muscular wheel housings, markedly distinct shoulder line. The flat breast line and the large distance between the driver and front passenger from the windscreen guarantee a unique open top driving experience in a BMW Convertible.

Soft top opens and closes within 22 seconds. The cover drive can be activated up to speeds of 40 kmph/25 mph. Exclusive and worldwide cover models as an option: anthracite with shiny threads to give iridescent effect in sunlight.

Well-defined, generous interior design, high quality trim and upholstery with multiple colour and material choices; big range of variations with the available option of load through including transit bag. This connection between the luggage space and the rear of the car interior provides a unique load capacity for this segment, which means it is able to carry two golf bags or two snowboards.

Leather throughout with sun reflective technology has the effect of greatly reducing the heating up of surfaces by sunlight. Automatic climate control with special BMW exclusive convertible mode.

Unique driving pleasure with rear wheel drive and high performance engines: four petrol engines (105 kW/143 hp to 225 kW/306 hp), a four cylinder turbo diesel (130 kW/177 hp) with particulate filter as standard.

BMW EfficientDynamics in all engine models; brake energy regeneration on specific models, Auto Start Stop function, changing point indicator, electronic power steering (EPS), needs orientated control of auxiliary units and active aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Comprehensive safety equipment as standard: air bags, seat belt retensioners, belt force limiters, rollover protection features with automatic extending protection hoop guard behind the head rests in the rear seats; crash optimised front seat backs and head rests reduce the injury risk in rear end impacts, extremely strong torsion rigid chassis structure.

A unique selection of audio, communication and navigation options for the compact segment, standard AUX-In as well as USB and Bluetooth interfaces for uncomplicated connection or complete integration of Apple iPod and other MP3 players or memory sticks.

Intricately designed suspension with rear wheel drive; aluminium constant velocity joint bodywork, aluminium double-joint tie bar axle at the front; five-arm rear axle in lightweight steel, dynamic stability control including dynamic traction control, energy saving power steering, BMW exclusive active steering optional. Traction optimisation by electronic management providing the same effect as a differential lock on the BMW 135i Convertible.

Top of the range model BMW 135i Convertible with modified M Aerodynamics Package from the M Sports Package as standard.

Engine options:
BMW 135i Convertible: straight six cylinder petrol engine with Twin Turbo
and direct injection (High Precision Injection), capacity: 2,979 cm3, output: 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 min–1, max. torque: 400 Nm at 1,300–5,000 min–1,
acceleration [0–100 kmph]: 5.6 seconds, top speed: 250 kmph/155 mph (electronically limited), average consumption according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press, CO2 emission according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press.

BMW 125i Convertible: in-line six cylinder petrol engine with magnesium aluminium alloy crankcase, double VANOS and VALVETRONIC, capacity: 2,996 cm3, output: 160 kW/218 hp at 6,100 min–1, max. torque: 270 Nm at 2, 500 min–1, acceleration [0–100 kmph]: 6.8 seconds, top speed: 238 kmph/148 mph,
average consumption according to EU: 8.2 litres/100 kilometres, CO2 emission according to EU: 194 g/km.

BMW 120i Convertible: straight four cylinder petrol engine with direct injection (High Precision Injection), capacity: 1,995 cm3, output: 125 kW/170 hp at 6,700 min–1, max. torque: 210 Nm at 4;250 min–1,acceleration [0–100 kmph]: 8.2 seconds, top speed: 218 kmph/135 mph, average consumption according to EU: 6.5 litres/100 kilometres, CO2 emission according to EU: 155 g/km.

BMW 118i Convertible: straight four cylinder petrol engine with direct injection (High Precision Injection), capacity: 1,995 cm3, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 6,000 min–1, max. torque: 190 Nm at 4, 250 min–1, acceleration [0–100 kmph]: 9.2 seconds, top speed: 209 kmph/130 mph, average consumption according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press, CO2 emission according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press.

BMW 120d Convertible: straight four cylinder diesel engine with turbo charge and common rail direct injection, diesel particulate filter standard, capacity: 1,995 cm3, output: 130 kW/177 PS at 4,000 min–1, max. torque: 350 Nm at 1,750– 3,000 min–1, acceleration [0–100 kmph]: 8.0 seconds, top speed: 223 kmph/138 mph, average consumption according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press, CO2 emission according to EU: Data not yet available at time of going to press.

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