2009 BMW 1 Series Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2009 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $56,682 before on-road costs.
This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 160 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 1 Series Base uses 8.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 207g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 609km per full tank
The BMW 1 Series measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4360mm (171.7 inches) in length, 1748mm (68.8 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1430kg (3152.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 205/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,360 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,748 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
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Explore BMW 1 Series Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 207
Engine
Engine Liters: 3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2996
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 88
Engine Stroke: 85
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.7
Engine Location: Front
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Other Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 53
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 19
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 12.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.7
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 160
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 218
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 270
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: E82
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 370
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.1
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1423
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2660
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 104.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.8
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1748
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 171.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4360
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1507
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1474
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10700
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 962
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 943
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1372
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1357
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1423
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1398
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3153
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1430
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
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 Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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