d'stories herein.s per request =)
BMW 1 Series
Manufacturer
BMW
Production
2004–present
Predecessor
BMW Compact
Class
Small-luxury car / small family car
Body style(s)
5-door "Hatch",3-door "SportsHatch" hatchback or2-door "Coupé"
Platform
FR E81 (3-door hatchback)E87 (5 door hatchback)
Engine(s)
1.6 L I42.0 L I42.0 L diesel I43.0 L I6
Transmission(s)
5-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed semi-automatic
Wheelbase
2660 mm (104.7 in)
Length
4227 mm (166.4 in)
Width
1751 mm (68.9 in)
Height
1430 mm (56.3 in)
Curb weight
1320–1450 kg (2904-3190 lbs)
The 1 Series was first offered to the market in 2004 as a 5-door hatchback and is the only rear wheel drive in its class. It replaced the BMW 3-series Compact range and is currently the smallest and most 'affordable' vehicle (depending on the engine model) in the BMW range. Unlike its predecessor, the new vehicle is built on its own platform (E87), however, 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.[1]
The 1 Series is built in Regensburg and Leipzig, Germany, with some of the engines coming from the Hams Hall plant in Birmingham, England.
During its first full year on the market in 2005, it became one of BMW's most successful products. 149,493 units were sold, coming in third place: only the 3- and 5 Series sold better.[1]
For the 2008 model year, the coupe (code named E82) and coupe convertible (code named E88) variant have been introduced by BMW. U.S. introduction is scheduled for 2nd quarter of 2008.
2007 update
BMW upgraded the 1-Series for 2007 and introduced a 3-door sports hatch variant (code named E81). Changes to the model were minor headlight and tail-light revisions, new front & rear bumpers and minor revisions to the interior. The dashboard has been updated, and a recommended gear indicator is now present on models with manual transmissions.[2]
New technologies include an Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering, an electric water pump, and a host of drivetrain modifications designed for fuel economy, increased performance, and lower emissions.[3] BMW marketing has named this combination of technologies "EfficientDynamics",[4] which will also be implemented in other BMW models.
The 1-Series is effectively the first in the world to have mild hybrid technology as standard equipment, although BMW is careful in its marketing not to label it as a hybrid vehicle.
mOdel:: R'mc dearie
info::BMW webbie
Alhamdulillah--MAY GOD BLESSED!
keyboard off
No comments:
Post a Comment