2012 BMW 1 Series Base Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 2012 BMW 1 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 5th August 2009 classified as a E88. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $53,200 before on-road costs.

    This BMW 1 Series is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 1 Series Base uses 4.8L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 129g of CO2. It has a 51L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1063km per full tank

    The BMW 1 Series measures 1411mm (55.6 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 1485kg (3273.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series Base comes standard with 205/50 R17 front tyres and 205/50 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    75.47 - 164.34 kW/t
    52.12 kW/t
    164.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    360 litres
    250 litres
    505 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.5 - 8 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    650 - 1,111 km
    170 km
    1,447 km
    Price
    $36,900 - $72,400
    $21,990
    $74,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    1 year
    3 years

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    Dimensions

    4,360 mm
    1,748 mm
    1,411 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,360 mm
    Overall Width1,748 mm
    Overall Height1,411 mm
    Wheelbase2,660 mm
    Load Capacity440 mm

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5

    Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 129

    Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0

    Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 4.0

    Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 2.0

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Cc: 1995

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4

    Engine Bore: 84.0

    Engine Stroke: 90.0

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 51

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.5

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.2

    Computer

    Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes

    Computer Average Speed: yes

    Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Display Screen Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 4.8

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 49

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 59

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 20.8

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1062

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 660

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 41

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 5.7

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 55

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 4.3

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 66

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 17.5

    Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 23.3

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 4.8

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.5

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 208

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 129

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 105

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 143

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 300

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Power Measurement Standard: EEC

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000

    Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Manual

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6

    Transmission Description: Manual

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: 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: 205

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 205

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y

    Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer

    Wheels Tire Front Run Flat: yes

    Wheels Tire Rear Run Flat: yes

    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: 7.0

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible

    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Platform Code: E87

    Bumpers

    Front Location: Front

    Rear Location: Rear

    Front Color: Painted

    Rear Color: Painted

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 260

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.2

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.6

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1411

    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: 1517

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.7

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1480

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.3

    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: 38.6

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 980

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.0

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 940

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1372

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.0

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1072

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 42.2

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1423

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.0

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1092

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 43.0

    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: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Color: Black

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System

    Convertible Roof

    Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric

    Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes

    Convertible Roof Soft Color: Other

    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 Rear Location: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3274

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1485

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 690

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1521

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1925

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4244

    Antenna

    Antenna Type: Diversity

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System In Dash Cd: yes

    System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes

    Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices

    Connection External Usb Front: yes

    Connection External Ipod Front: yes

    Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes

    Disc Player

    Disc Player Boot Location: Boot

    Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6

    Disc Player Boot Media Type: CD

    Remote Audio Controls

    Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6

    Speaker Brand Name: Harman/Kardon

    Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth

    Memorized Adjustment

    Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes

    Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5

    Navigational Systems

    Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons

    Navigational Systems Screen Size In: 6.5

    Navigational Systems Data Feed: DVD

    Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour

    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

    Smart Card Smart Key

    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

    Voice Activating System

    Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes

    Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes

    Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes

    Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning: yes

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black

    Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black

    Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black

    Crash Test Results

    Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap

    Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0

    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

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Side Airbag Front Location: Front

    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 Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual

    Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Manual

    Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Manual

    Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 4

    Seating Configuration: 2+2

    Cup Holders

    Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto

    Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2

    Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Digital Display: 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

    Intermediate Service

    Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes

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