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BMW 1 Series
BMW
aka E81/E82/E87/E88
F20 (next gen)
Production 2006 - present
Class Compact
Body Style 3-door, 4/5-seat hatchback
5-door, 5-seat hatchback
2-door, 4-seat coupe
2-door, 4-seat cabriolet
Length 4227 mm (Hatchback)
Width 1930 mm
Height 1430 mm (Hatchback)
Wheelbase 2660 mm
Weight Manual-3252 lbs
Automatic-3329 lbs
Transmission Manual/Automatic; RWD
Engine 3.0 Liter Inline 6
Power 230 hp @ 6500 rpm
300 lb-ft of torque @ 1400-1500 rpm

300 hp @ 5800 rpm
200 lb-ft of torque @ 2750 rpm

Similar Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Audi A3
Designer Chris Bangle

The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its third generation. Positioned as the entry level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles.

Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed separately as the 2 Series, therefore the 1 Series range no longer includes these body styles. A four-door sedan model became available for the Chinese market in 2017, using the front-wheel drive platform that is also used the basis for the third-generation 1 Series hatchback.

For the first two generations, the 1 Series uses a rear-wheel drive layout, while all-wheel drive was introduced as an option since 2012. For the third generation introduced in 2019, the 1 Series switched to a front-wheel drive layout, while retaining the all-wheel drive option.

See Autopedia's comprehensive BMW 1 Series Review.

Recent Changes

  • A one-off BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car built by BMW's M division will serve as the official safety car for the 2011 season of the motorcycle road racing world championship (MotoGP).[1]
  • For 2012, the 1 Series gets a mid-cycle facelift that brings improved aerodynamics, as well as refinements to various controls plus new exterior paint colors, upholstery and interior trim.[2]

Petrol

Diesel

Main article: BMW 1 M Coupe
  • On December 9th, 2010, BMW reveals a 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The car uses BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. It has 350 horsepower and can go from 0-60 in just 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 155 miles per hour.[3][4]
  • In 2011, the JDM market receives the 30 unit-only limited edition 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited. Distinguishing it is the M-Sport package coupled to a variety of accessories for the Bavarian firm's Performance division such as 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 215/40R18 tires up front and 245/35R18 at the back, a blacked-out grille, carbon fiber mirror caps, carbon fiber boot lid spoiler, aluminum pedal set, and leather gear knob and handbrake lever. Offered exclusively in a white or Le Mans Blue finish, pricing is set at ¥4,350,000 (US$50,300). [5]
  • On Sept. 29, 2007, BMW leaked the 2008 BMW 1-Series Convertible on the internet. It will be offered with in four engine variants: a 143 hp 2.0-litre four-pot unit (118i), a 215 Hp 3.0-litre six-pot (125i), the 300 Hp 3.0-liter bi-turbo six-cylinder (135i) and a 177 hp four-cylinder turbodiesel. The electro-hydraulic softtop opens or closes in 22 seconds and at speeds of up to 25mph. Color options for the foor include black or taupe cloth or a unique ‘Moonlight’ black.[6][7]
  • BMW took Nov. 2007 as the month to unveil the 1-series' M Sort Package which will be available throughout the range, including even the 120d and 123d. The package includes 17-inch light alloy wheels in 205/50 rubber up front and 225/45 in the rear, sports suspension for higher traction and reduced body roll, an aerodynamic package with redesigned bumpers, sports seats, high-gloss shadowline exterior trim, M leather steering wheel, gearbox lever and handbrake, M designation door sills and anthracite. [8]

Styles and Major Options

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Pricing

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$29,375 $35,675 $33,875 (€32,672.65) $39,875 (€38,459.69)
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E81/E82/E87/E88 Hatch

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Colors

  • Vermilion Red
  • Marrakesh Brown

Main Competitors

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Unique Attributes

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Interior

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Criticisms

"It may have double headlamps and the kidney grille and the Hofmeister kink, but viewed as a whole, it looks like a van". - Top Gear

"I'm choosing the words for my conclusion with even more care than usual. So here it goes - the 1 Series is crap." Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

Current Generation

Third generation (F40; 2019)

The F40 1 Series premiered at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show and launched on 28 September 2019.[2] Built on the UKL2 platform, it shares the same front hood, fender panel, dashboard, and suspension as the 2 Series Gran Coupé.

Compared to its predecessor, the F40 1 Series is 5 mm (0.2 in) shorter, 34 mm (1.3 in) wider, and 13 mm (0.5 in) taller.[5] Despite the decreases in length, due to the tighter packaging of the front-wheel drive engine, front legroom has increased by 42 mm (1.7 in), rear legroom has increased by 33 mm (1.3 in), and rear headroom has increased by 19 mm (0.7 in).[6] The boot capacity has also increased by 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) to 380 litres (13 cu ft) with the seats raised, and 1,200 litres (42 cu ft) with the seats folded.[7] The F40 1 Series is also 30 kg (66 lb) lighter due to increased use of aluminium.

Petrol engines have a gasoline particulate filter, while diesel engines feature a diesel particulate filter and AdBlue selective catalytic reduction.[9] All engines meet the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.

118i, 116d, and 118d models come with 6-speed manual transmissions as standard.[11] 118i and 116d models can be upgraded to a 7-speed Getrag 7DCT300 dual-clutch transmission, while an 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission is available for M135i xDrive, 128ti, 118d, and 120d xDrive models.

Previous generations

Second generation (F20/F21; 2011)

The second generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW F20 (5-door hatchback) and BMW F21 (3-door hatchback) subcompact cars. The F20/F21 generation was produced by BMW from 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F20.

For the second generation of 1 Series, the coupé and convertible models marketed separately using the new BMW 2 Series nameplate.

The F20/F21 was initially powered by inline-four petrol, inline-four diesel and inline-six petrol engines. In 2015, inline-three petrol and diesel engines were added to the model range. All engines are turbocharged.

Unlike most hatchback competitors, the F20/F21 uses a rear-wheel drive (rather than front-wheel drive) for most models. The F20/F21 is the first 1 Series to offer an optional all-wheel drive (called "xDrive" by BMW).

First generation (E81/E82/E87/E88; 2004)

The first generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW E81 (3-door hatchback), BMW E82 (coupe), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback) and BMW E88 (convertible) compact cars. The E81/E82/E87/E88 generation was produced from 2004 to 2013 and is sometimes collectively referred to as the E8x. The E8x replaced the 3 Series Compact as the entry level models of the BMW range.

All models were rear-wheel drive, which was a rare configuration in the hatchback market segment, where most cars use front-wheel drive. The engines available were four-cylinder turbo-diesel, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol and six-cylinder turbocharged petrol (the latter only available on coupe and convertible models).

The 1 Series M Coupé is powered by the BMW N54 turbocharged inline-six engine and uses a six-speed manual transmission. It was produced in only the coupe body style and is considered the predecessor to the BMW M2.

1 Series M Coupé

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe (often referred to as the "1M") is the high-performance model of the E82 coupe range, sold under the BMW M performance sub-brand. While BMW naming convention would have called the car the "M1", an alternate name was chosen to avoid confusion with the 1970s BMW M1 supercar.

The 1M was BMW M's second turbocharged engine (after the S63 V8 which debuted in the X6M). The BMW N54 fitted to the 1M was originally being used in the E89 Z4 sDrive35is and has rated outputs of 250 kW (335 bhp) at 5900 rpm and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) from 1,500 to 4,500 rpm.[52] An additional 50 N⋅m (37 lb⋅ft) is produced during overboost taking overall peak torque to 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft).[53] The sole transmission available was a six-speed manual.

Initial plans were to limit production of the 1M Coupe to 2700 units, but the final production total was 6309.

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

  • The BMW 1 Series had been used for a BMW Celebrity Challenge race for the 2005 and 2006 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
  • There is a short length of legroom in the back seat particularly in a hatchback and tall people can have trouble getting access.

Awards

The BMW 1 Series has been awarded for 2004 New Zealand's Car Of The Year.

2010 Drive Best Performance Car Over $60,000 (135i Coupe)

2007 Green Car Of The Year (118d)

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