Base
Overview
The 2005 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .
This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 3600 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission.
The BMW 1 Series measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4227mm (166.4 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1350kg (2976.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,227 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
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Explore BMW 1 Series Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Cc: 1995
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 90
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 213
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 132
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 200
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: E87
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 40.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1150
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 11.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 330
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1484
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1430
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 166.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4227
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1751
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1497
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10700
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 104.7
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2660
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 963
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 967
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1407
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1414
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1374
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1342
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 665
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1466
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1775
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3913
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1350
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2976
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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