BMW 1 Series (E87)

BMW 1 Series five-door hatchback (2004-2007)

The first generation of the BMW 1 - series (internal: E81 three-door coupe E82, E87 five-door, Convertible E88 ) of the automobile manufacturer BMW was introduced as a five-door hatchback in September 2004 and belongs to the compact class. The car with rear-wheel drive is the manufacturer's entry-level model.

End of May 2007 came the three-door variant in the trade. End of November 2007 was followed by the coupe and the convertible came in April 2008 as the last model of the series on the market.

The five-door model was manufactured at the Regensburg plant, the remaining variants in the BMW plant in Leipzig. In April 2010, the total of 1,000,000. Model, a three-door 118d, produced at BMW's plant in Leipzig.

In June 2011, the first five-door model was replaced by its successor F20. On September 22, 2012, the three-door variant was followed by F21.

In October 2013 ended the production of coupe and convertible. Both will be replaced by the 2- series, which first appeared as a coupe in March 2014.

• 4.1 Three - and five-door ( E81 and E87 )
• 4.2 Coupé ( E82 )
• 4.3 Convertible ( E88 )
• 4.4 M Coupe ( E82 )

Model Properties

In the tradition of the manufacturer, but not typical for the compact class, the engine is front mounted longitudinally behind the front axle and drives the rear wheels. The one hand, increases the cost of production, on the other hand helps to distinguish itself from competitors' products, by carrying the essential constructive unique features of BMW in the compact class. The 1 Series is the only vehicle in the compact class, which can be equipped due to the rear-wheel drive with a six-cylinder engine.

The design is inspired by the larger 3 Series model. BMW - typical, the front, the striking BMW kidney and the C-pillar, the Hofmeister kink. A long bonnet, a long wheelbase and short overhangs highlight the sporty character of the manufacturer.

Production periods

• 5-door ( E87 ):

• 5-door ( E87 LCI):

• 3-door ( E81 ):

• Coupe ( E82 ):

• Coupe ( E82 LCI):

• Convertible ( E88 ):

• Convertible ( E88 LCI):

Facelift

In March 2007, the 1 Series has been revised in the course of a facelift: The front view differs mainly by a wider air intake with a horizontal trim strip and integrated rectangular fog lights. The bi-xenon headlights variant of the received light rings with daytime running light function. The rear view is characterized by a new video of the rear lights with LED technology and a wider -looking rear apron. Inside, among other things, the center console has been redesigned. Door mirrors, integrated door pockets and chrome accents were added, qualities and extras from the higher series found their way.

With the facelift, a number of efficiency measures as part of the EfficientDynamics packages were introduced - for example, new petrol engines with direct injection and stratified charge or a start -stop system.

At the beginning of the model year 2009, the following changes were made: Technical modifications were needed for the optional navigation system Professional, which has been provided with an internal hard drive and quick keys, and now Harman -Becker (formerly Siemens VDO) is delivered. In addition, the new generation of BMW iDrive including Internet access held (optional) entry into the 1er. Furthermore, a heated steering wheel and a High-Beam Assistant available as new optional extras. The previously standard Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering and run-flat tires (RFT ) are now optional.

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Security

All BMW 1 Series have standard aside from the anti -lock brake system with Brake Assist and Cornering Brake Control ( increases driving stability at light braking in curves ), belt tensioners, an electronic stability program with traction control system ( Dynamic BMW Stability Control, DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC called ), also together six airbags (driver / front passenger, two side airbags and head airbags, front and rear). In the Euro NCAP crash test in 2004, he received in the assessment of occupant safety the maximum of five stars (33 points) and with child safety three stars out of five (35 points). The pedestrian safety has been classified with two points and one of four possible stars.

Child seats can be attached to the back seat safely only on the outer seats. There are also Isofix mountings are available. Isofix mounting and can be switched off airbag may be surcharge for the passenger seat.

Dimensions

With an initial length of 4227 mm and width of 1751 mm, the five-door hatchback launched in the compact class. The wheelbase of 2660 mm is the same for all variants. The dimensions changed slightly during the five-door model with the facelift in 2007.

Karosserievarianten

Three - and five-door ( E81 and E87 )

Visually, the window line falls in the three-door to the rear even flatter than the five-door, both doors have frameless windows. The variable luggage space has a size of 330-1150 liters and the 60:40 split folding rear seatback is standard. The three-door model is designed from the factory as a four-seater, but can be ordered as a five-seater with no additional charge.

In May 2007, there was the introduction of the three-door, limited to 2000 copies " Limited Sports Edition ". This was marked by the Individual Carbon Black Metallic paint, M - package with 18- inch wheels radial-spoke 216 in the WTCC design and a start button with Limited Edition frame.

Coupé ( E82 )

At the International Motor Show 2007 BMW added the 1 - Series is a coupe ( E82 ). The sale beginning was the 24th November 2007.

The car has a long hood, sleek passenger cabin and short rear end. At the front, the design features of the 1 - series have been maintained except for slight modifications to ensure an optical homogeneity of the model.

As the top model, there is the 135i, which is equipped with a 3.0 -liter six - cylinder petrol turbo engine that delivers 225 kW (306 hp ), fitted. This model is also equipped as standard with a modified M-Sport package. To learn it is among other things the Gurney flap on the trunk lid, the painted brake calipers with BMW lettering and the lack of fog lamps in place on the passenger side oil cooler sits. Since spring 2010 the engine of the 135i is equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger ( a single turbo with two Abgaseinströmöffnungen ). BMW calls this technology TwinPower Turbo. For diesel engines, the first four-cylinder diesel engine with variable twin turbo technology ( cf. turbocharging ) and a third-generation common -rail system is offered with the 123d (150 kW/204 hp) (injection pressure 2000 bar ).

In autumn 2009, the engine range of the coupe to the 118d and the 120i has been added. 118d and 123d enable consumption from 4.5 to 5.2 liters.

The 1 Series coupe got the red dot award: product design 2008 awarded. The jury described the shape of the model as " agile, sporty and compact ."

In March 2011, followed by a facelift.

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (2011-2013 )

Based on the 1 Series Coupe, the ActiveE concept was introduced as an electric version in January 2010. The corresponding series model is available for selected fleets and private clients since 2011.

Convertible ( E88 )

At the Detroit Motor Show in January 2008, the official world premiere of the 1 Series Convertible took place. The official start of sales in Germany was on April 5, 2008. Unlike the larger 3 Series convertible, the 1 Series Convertible has a standard electrically operated soft top with heated glass rear window which can be opened up to a speed of 40 kilometers per hour within 22 seconds and suggests and is produced by Karmann. The trunk can hold between 305 and 260 liters with closed with the top down. The standard and optional equipment is based on the offer for the 1 Series Coupe. As a special BMW offers surcharge leather upholstery with special pigmentation, which reduces the heating of the seats by up to 20 degrees Celsius above normal leather upholstery. As engine options, the variants 118i, 120i, 118d, 120d and 123d ( from model year 2009) will be at the four-cylinder engines offered in the six- cylinder engines, the variants 125i and 135i ( twin turbo as in the coupe, from September 2009 Turbo with Twin Scroll).

Like the 1 Series Coupe also received the convertible in March 2011 a facelift.

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BMW 118i Cabrio ( 2011-2013)

M Coupe ( E82 )

In contrast to the M vehicles in the 3, 5 and 6- series ( M3, M5, M6), a different nomenclature was used in the 1 - series in terms of the historical M1. We finally decided that "M" - similar to the M versions of the X - series - to provide for the rear.

The vehicle, which is available only as a coupe, so called 1-Series M Coupe. The first models were delivered in May 2011, the production was completed in the summer of 2012.

The 1 Series M Coupé is similar as in the X5 M and X6 M models, powered by a supercharged engine. The BMW M TwinPower Turbo -called in-line six -cylinder petrol engine has 2979 cc and develops an output of 250 kW ( 340 hp) at 5900/min and a torque of 450 Nm between 1500 and 4500 rpm, which by Overboost function to 500 Nm can be increased. The 1570 kg heavy vehicle achieved acceleration of 4.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and 17.3 seconds from 0 to 200 km / h The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / hr.

Besides the engine, the M Coupe has other features to differentiate itself from the regular 1 Series models: this includes a sport suspension in lightweight construction, a mechanical differential lock (variable locking value to 100 percent ), a compound brake system and 19 "alloy wheels with mixed tires. the chassis has a wheel spacer of 60 mm at the rear axle and 40 mm on the front axle, which is also a corresponding fender Flares related. Additional modifications to the body arise from, among other things, by the modified rear apron with spoiler, and changed front with ventilation openings for the additional cooling system. inside, the car features leather interior and Alcantara interior trim, each with contrasting seams.

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Motors

For production launch of three petrol and two diesel engines with four cylinders were offered ( 116i with 1.6 liter; 118i, 120i, 118d and 120d with 2.0 liters of displacement ). Both the diesel and petrol engines are inline engines with four-valve technology. One year after the start of production of the 130i was introduced, a six-cylinder with 3.0 liters displacement. With the facelift in March 2007, all engines have been reworked and all models received the BMW EfficientDynamics measures ( except 116i, here was the switch to Efficient Dynamics in September 2007). With the appearance of the coupe and the convertible three new engines were introduced. The 125i and 135i which are used exclusively in the coupé and convertible versions, while the 130i the three- and five-door continues to be reserved. 125i, 130i and 135i are inline six-cylinder with 3.0 liters displacement.

The common-rail diesel engines are provided for achieving a high smoothness with two balancer shafts. The 123d with 150 kW ( 204 hp ) is the hitherto most powerful four- cylinder diesel engine with two liters of displacement dar. In contrast to the other BMW models has this for the cover of various speed ranges a turbocharging with two series-connected VTG turbochargers ( variable turbine geometry ) of different sizes. The engine was also awarded several prizes at the International Engine of the Year Awards. 2008 Best New Engine as well as 2010 and 2011 1st place in class 1.8 - liter to 2 - liter.

With the advent of BMW EfficientDynamics in March 2007, some petrol engines were changed and direct injection ( High Precision Injection ), all diesel models equipped as standard with a particulate filter.

In September 2007, the conversion of 116i (90 kW, 122 hp) gasoline direct injection. Until then, this version had the older technique significantly higher fuel consumption than the more powerful models. Except for the 116d to reach from April 2009, all models, the Euro 5 emissions standard ( 116d from September 2010 with Euro 5). For this, the 116i received a new engine with two liters of displacement at identical engine performance. The consumption of gasoline increased by slightly. With EfficientDynamics the three-door version of the new 118d achieves a fuel consumption of 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 119 grams per kilometer, thus undercutting the EU CO2 target by 2012 at a gram per kilometer. The available since March 2009 116d marked with a consumption of 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 118 grams of a new record in the BMW history. From model year 2010, the 130i euro reached 5 For the 195 kW variant was replaced by the 190 kW variant.

For the 135i is a dual-clutch gearbox is available since March 2010.

All diesel engines in the BMW 1 Series are charged with a turbocharger.

Callbacks

On 23 August 2011, the Federal Motor Transport Authority issued a recall of the models of the BMW 1 Series, 5 Series and 7 series, X3, X5 and X6 SUV. Affected are the model years 2008 and 2009. Reason is the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a vehicle fire.

On July 13, 2012 There was a callback to the models of the 1 Series and 3 - Series and X1 SUV and Z4 sports car. Affected are the model years 2007-2012 This is due to an error in the control electronics of the electromechanical power steering. ( Electro-pneumatic circuit; EPS) and leads to failure of the power steering.

On August 21, 2013, was again a callback to the models in the 1, 5 and 7 - series and the two SUV X5 and X6. Affected are approximately 35,000 vehicles and onwards May, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority. Until November 2009 This is due to a defect in the fuel filter heater for diesel models and can lead to a vehicle fire.

Awards

• Company Car of the Year 2009 by the trade magazine company car ( 116d )
• Winner of the sportiest cars of 2009, the trade magazine sport auto in the category Diesel at 35,000 euros ( 123d Coupe)
• IF Product Design Award 2009 ( coupe, convertible)
• Good Design Awards 2009 (Coupe )
• The sportiest cars of 2008, the trade magazine sport auto in the category Diesel to 35,000 euros ( 123d Coupe)
• World Green Car of the Year 2008 ( 118d )
• Golden Steering Wheel 2008 ( Coupe)
• Engine of the Year 2010 ( 123d )
• Engine of the Year 2011 ( 123d )