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Most Europeans agree that the BMW 1-Series is one fugly little automobile. Somehow the Bangle experience doesn't scale down very well (nor does it often look good at 1:1 scale). Regardless, the little Bimmer has been the least costly way to get into a Bavarian Motorwerks product for the last few years, and if for nothing else Europeans love the car for that fact. For 2007, BMW has tweaked the styling of the 1-Series adding a larger twin-kidney grille and revised lower front spoiler, introduced a new three-door model, and also added some trick fuel-saving technology on certain models. Those fuel-saving techniques include the regenerative braking technology we first told you about when the new 5-Series surfaced. It uses various methods to recharge the car's special battery rather than having an alternator put a constant drain on the car's engine. BMW says its good for a 3% increase in fuel economy alone. We're more excited, however, about the new three-door model, especially when paired with the 265-hp inline-six in the 130i model. The lighter weight of the tri-door makes for a slightly faster 6.0-second flat trip to 60. Who knows if the U.S. would ever be ready for a BMW smaller than the 3-Series. We've got the MINI, but until that brand shoehorns six cylinders beneath its bonnet we'll be wishing for the 1-Series on our shores.
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Model choices include the 130i model, with a 265 horsepower inline-six and a zero to 62 mph time of 6.0 seconds; the 120i with a 170 horsepower four-cylinder engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 7.7 seconds; the 118i with a 143 horsepower four-cylinder engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 8.7 seconds; the 120d with a 177 horsepower common-rail diesel engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 7.5 seconds; and the 118d with a 143 horsepower common-rail diesel engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 8.9 seconds.
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BMW introduces new three-door 1-Series for 2007
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Most Europeans agree that the BMW 1-Series is one fugly little automobile. Somehow the Bangle experience doesn't scale down very well (nor does it often look good at 1:1 scale). Regardless, the little Bimmer has been the least costly way to get into a Bavarian Motorwerks product for the last few years, and if for nothing else Europeans love the car for that fact. For 2007, BMW has tweaked the styling of the 1-Series adding a larger twin-kidney grille and revised lower front spoiler, introduced a new three-door model, and also added some trick fuel-saving technology on certain models. Those fuel-saving techniques include the regenerative braking technology we first told you about when the new 5-Series surfaced. It uses various methods to recharge the car's special battery rather than having an alternator put a constant drain on the car's engine. BMW says its good for a 3% increase in fuel economy alone. We're more excited, however, about the new three-door model, especially when paired with the 265-hp inline-six in the 130i model. The lighter weight of the tri-door makes for a slightly faster 6.0-second flat trip to 60. Who knows if the U.S. would ever be ready for a BMW smaller than the 3-Series. We've got the MINI, but until that brand shoehorns six cylinders beneath its bonnet we'll be wishing for the 1-Series on our shores.
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Model choices include the 130i model, with a 265 horsepower inline-six and a zero to 62 mph time of 6.0 seconds; the 120i with a 170 horsepower four-cylinder engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 7.7 seconds; the 118i with a 143 horsepower four-cylinder engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 8.7 seconds; the 120d with a 177 horsepower common-rail diesel engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 7.5 seconds; and the 118d with a 143 horsepower common-rail diesel engine and a zero to 62 mph time of 8.9 seconds.
Car Connection said:2009 BMW 1-Series Spy Shots
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When the BMW 1-Series finally comes to America as 2009 models, two versions will make the transatlantic journey. And now, the two-door coupe has been spied by our photographers.
The 1er's engine lineup has yet to be confirmed, but BMW officials have said they do not plan to offer a four-cylinder engine in America, although we believe a range of fours will be available in European markets. We expect a version of the 3.0-liter six-cylinder found in the European 130i, as well as the 3- and 5-Series, Z4 Coupe and Roadster, and X3 and X5. There is also a strong possibility the 3.0-liter turbocharged six from the 335i coupe and sedan could find its way into an M version of the 1-Series Coupe.
Since the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible have grown large and luxurious, the 1-Series will step in as the price-leading BMW - and as the spiritual successor to the BMW 2002. Sales begin at the end of 2008.
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Car Magazine has caught the coming 1-series convertible doing the twisties at the 'Ring. It will be the third in the 1-series model lineup, following the 4-door hatch and the coupe. It gets a fabric roof, probably in order to eat up less of its already paltry trunk space. Engine choices will tend to the sporting side, with the top-line cab getting the twin-turbo, 300-bhp six, and, in Europe at least, they'll get a 123d that features BMW's 2-liter turbo diesel with 200 bhp. While talk of an M1 goes back and forth, Car says the current M3 engine's final task could be powering an M1. The new ultimate driving machine will also get BMW's start-stop tech and intelligent alternator. And even though the car hasn't even arrived on US shores yet (and won't until next year), the next generation is already being planned, which could include a Sportvan.
Car Magazine has caught the coming 1-series convertible doing the twisties at the 'Ring. It will be the third in the 1-series model lineup, following the 4-door hatch and the coupe. It gets a fabric roof, probably in order to eat up less of its already paltry trunk space. Engine choices will tend to the sporting side, with the top-line cab getting the twin-turbo, 300-bhp six, and, in Europe at least, they'll get a 123d that features BMW's 2-liter turbo diesel with 200 bhp. While talk of an M1 goes back and forth, Car says the current M3 engine's final task could be powering an M1. The new ultimate driving machine will also get BMW's start-stop tech and intelligent alternator. And even though the car hasn't even arrived on US shores yet (and won't until next year), the next generation is already being planned, which could include a Sportvan.
Spy shots
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All off the running around chasing the upcoming BMW 1-Series has culminated in these shots of the car taken completely naked, apparently at a location where it was the subject of a photo shoot. A member of the enthusiast site 1accicts.com scored the one above, a similar rear view, and a phonecam shot of the car obviously inside the photo studio, sporting a clear-as-day "BMW 135i" identifier plate where the usual Euro license tag would go. Click the "Read" link or the photos you see here for larger versions of all three new photos over at 1addicts, and let us know what you think of the new 1 coupe. We're liking what we see, ourselves, and have to believe that when equipped with the 300-horsepower TT mill, it's going to surprise plenty of folks at stoplight grands prix.
All off the running around chasing the upcoming BMW 1-Series has culminated in these shots of the car taken completely naked, apparently at a location where it was the subject of a photo shoot. A member of the enthusiast site 1accicts.com scored the one above, a similar rear view, and a phonecam shot of the car obviously inside the photo studio, sporting a clear-as-day "BMW 135i" identifier plate where the usual Euro license tag would go. Click the "Read" link or the photos you see here for larger versions of all three new photos over at 1addicts, and let us know what you think of the new 1 coupe. We're liking what we see, ourselves, and have to believe that when equipped with the 300-horsepower TT mill, it's going to surprise plenty of folks at stoplight grands prix.
That was quick! Official information on BMW's 1-series coupe
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While the blogosphere was busy covering the latest batch of spy shots of Bimmer's new 1-Series coupe, BMW UK went and posted official details on its version of the car, which will arrive in November as the 120d, 123d, and 135i. We'll get to the two diesels (which we won't see here, in all likelihood) in a moment. The official rundown on the BMW 135i Coupe goes like this: 306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft from 1,300 - 5,000 rpm, Zero to 62 mph in 5.3 sec, and a 155 mph top speed. Fuel economy is rated at over 25 mpg (US) in the European combined cycle.
As for the diesels, they sound pretty good, too -- particularly the 123d, which benefits from BMW's Efficient Dynamics program (Stop/Start, brake regeneration, active aero, etc). In addition to being rated at over 44 mpg (US) in the combined cycle. the 123d is gutsy. Its twin-turbocharged 1998cc diesel four-cylinder makes 204 horses -- that's over 100 hp/liter. The run to sixty takes 7 seconds and it tops out at 148 mph. The entry-level 120d also gets the Efficient Dynamics tech, but makes 177 horses. It's performance is a slight downgrade from the 123d (.6 seconds longer to 60 mph) but it beats it in fuel economy.
Want to read more? It's all there in black and white at BMW UK. BMW UK : News
While the blogosphere was busy covering the latest batch of spy shots of Bimmer's new 1-Series coupe, BMW UK went and posted official details on its version of the car, which will arrive in November as the 120d, 123d, and 135i. We'll get to the two diesels (which we won't see here, in all likelihood) in a moment. The official rundown on the BMW 135i Coupe goes like this: 306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft from 1,300 - 5,000 rpm, Zero to 62 mph in 5.3 sec, and a 155 mph top speed. Fuel economy is rated at over 25 mpg (US) in the European combined cycle.
As for the diesels, they sound pretty good, too -- particularly the 123d, which benefits from BMW's Efficient Dynamics program (Stop/Start, brake regeneration, active aero, etc). In addition to being rated at over 44 mpg (US) in the combined cycle. the 123d is gutsy. Its twin-turbocharged 1998cc diesel four-cylinder makes 204 horses -- that's over 100 hp/liter. The run to sixty takes 7 seconds and it tops out at 148 mph. The entry-level 120d also gets the Efficient Dynamics tech, but makes 177 horses. It's performance is a slight downgrade from the 123d (.6 seconds longer to 60 mph) but it beats it in fuel economy.
Want to read more? It's all there in black and white at BMW UK. BMW UK : News
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