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Curb Weight | 3638 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 172.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 8.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.7 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4564 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 904 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 76.1 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Power Retractable Top | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
7 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission | Available |
Horsepower | 300 @ 5800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 300 @ 1200 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | ||
0 to 60 | 5.4 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If your mom or dad had BMW’s 2002 while growing up, or you had one while in school, the 1 Series is a valid successor, delivering a tight, tidy package and a more nimble footprint than the bigger 3 Series. Without that point of reference, the 1 Series will succeed for its on-road dynamic, quality of construction and reasonable – albeit not great – fuel efficiency. Also, if you’re a fan of convertibles with soft tops, this is where you find it; BMW’s 3 Series has gone to a convertible hardtop.
Even in its 128i guise, this is not an inexpensive purchase. You pay a real premium – $30,000 plus – to enjoy the benefits of BMW badging and rear-wheel drive. For those with an affection for front-wheel drive platforms, VW’s GTI, Audi’s A3 or Acura’s TSX deliver far more bang – and arguably more style – for your automotive buck. And while not in the same segment, a V6-equipped Mustang delivers 300+ horsepower and 30 miles per gallon for a well-equipped price of under $25,000.