BMW 1 Series E87 3dr. | BMW 1 Series E82 Coupé | BMW 1 Series E88 Convertible
The BMW 1 Series, codename E87, was introduced in 2004 and came as a replacement for the E46 3 Series Compact. The 1 Series is the first BMW range to be launched in opposition to the VW Golf but it is a rather premium alternative. Although the smallest car in the current BMW range, the E87 maintains the tradition of rear-wheel drive, longitudinally-mounted engine, and develops the sculpted look of all recent BMW designs. It is the only rear wheel drive in its class.
It shares many components with the E90 3 Series. These 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 BMW 3 Series E90.
The 1 Series is built in Regensburg, Germany, with some of the engines coming from the Hams Hall plant in Birmingham, England. 4 and 6 cylinder models are available.
Early 2007 BMW’s designers have refreshed the interior and exterior styling of the five-door model. The 1 Series now features a larger kidney grille for improved airflow to the engine. The lower front spoiler has also been redesigned to create a larger air intake, while the spoiler protrudes further for a more pronounced, sporting look. The headlamp cluster remains the same size but a darker cover gives a subtle, more distinguished front end.
At the rear a restyled bumper gives the impression of a wider, lower car. The rear lamp cluster now features a new arrangement of lights, but retains its original shape.
Convertible and coupé versions of the 1 Series are now in the final stage of testing and will complete the E87’s range in the months to follow.
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| 2007 BMW 1 Series E87 Sports Hatch 5dr | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 116i | 118i | 118d |
| Engine | |||
| Code | N45 B16 | N46 B20 | M47TU2 D20 |
| Displacement | 1596cc | 1995cc | 1995cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Power | 95kW | 122HP | 105kW | 143HP | 105kW | 143HP |
| Torque@RPM | 160Nm@4250rpm | 190Nm@4250rpm | 300Nm@1750rpm |
| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 204km/h | 127mph | 210km/h | 130mph | 210km/h | 139mph |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph |
10.2s |
8.7s |
8.9s |
| Fuel Consumption (l/100km | mpg) | |||
| City | 7.5 | 31.3 | 7.9 | 29.7 | 5.4 | 43.5 |
| Highway | 4.8 | 49 | 4.7 | 50 | 4.0 | 58.8 |
| Combined | 5.8 | 40.5 | 5.9 | 39.8 | 4.5 | 52.2 |
| Type | 120i | 120d | 123d |
| Engine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | N46 B20 | M47TU2 D20 | - |
| Displacement | 1995cc | 1995cc | 1995cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Diesel | Diesel |
| Power | 125kW | 170HP | 130kW | 177HP | 150kW | 204HP |
| Torque@RPM | 210Nm@4250rpm | 350Nm@1750rpm | 400Nm@2000rpm |
| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 224km/h | 139mph | 228km/h | 141mph | 238km/h | 148mph |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph |
7.8s |
7.5s |
6.9s |
| Fuel Consumption (l/100km | mpg) | |||
| City | 8.7 | 27 | 6.1 | 38.5 | 6.5 | 36.1 |
| Highway | 5.1 | 46.1 | 4.1 | 57.3 | 4.4 | 53.4 |
| Combined | 6.4 | 36.7 | 4.8 | 49 | 5.2 | 45.2 |
| Type | 130i |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Code | N52 B30 |
| Displacement | 2996cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Power | 195kW | 265HP |
| Torque@RPM | 315Nm@2750rpm |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 250km/h | 155mph |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph |
6.0s |
| Fuel Consumption (l/100km | mpg) | |
| City | 12.2 | 19.2 |
| Highway | 6.0 | 39.2 |
| Combined | 8.3 | 28.3 |
| Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4239mm |
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| Width | 1748mm |
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| Height | 1421mm |
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Source for technical specifications: BMW.com.
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