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    2008 BMW 1 Series

    The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 2D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $38,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $81,200 for the Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (100kW/180Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm), 3L petrol direct injection (160kW/270Nm), 2L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 3L multi-point injection (195kW/315Nm) and 3L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 1 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $38,900 - $81,200

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Convertible, Coupe, or Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $38,900 - $81,200

    Transmission

    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded or Diesel

    Body Types

    Convertible, Coupe, or Hatchback

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    2008 BMW 1 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 1 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sport.

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    Power to Weight
    78.77 - 151.52 kW/t
    78.77 kW/t
    188.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    260 - 370 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.1 - 9.8 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Price
    $52,900 - $81,200
    $52,900
    $426,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
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    BMW 1 Series

    Dimensions

    4,239 mm
    1,748 mm
    1,421 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,239 mm
    Overall Width1,748 mm
    Overall Height1,421 mm
    Wheelbase2,660 mm
    Load Capacity500 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $38,900.

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    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Sport that starts from $81,200.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport.

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    The largest BMW 1 Series is the Base which measures 1748mm wide, 4360mm in length and sits 1423mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Sport which has 225kW of power from its 3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 1910 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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