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2011 BMW 5-Series 535I Gran Turismo Hatchback Specification :

Performance :
* Turbocharged
* Engine: 3.0L in-line6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Premium unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 19 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 22 MPG combined and 407 mi. range
* Gasoline direct fuel injection
* 18.5-gallon fuel tank
* Power(SAE): 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm; 300 ft lb of torque @ 1,200 rpm

Handling :
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Stability control
* Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs
* Rear suspension levelling

Exterior :
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 196.8 in. overall length, 74.8 in. overall width, 61.4 in. overall height, 120.7 in. wheelbase, 63.4 in. front track, 65.1 in. rear track and 40.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Electric foldable mirrors
* Front fog lights
* Headlight cleaners
* Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood & leather on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Black paint
* Rear window defroster
* Remote glass sunroof
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior :
* Cargo area, front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
* Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Diversity antenna
* Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , digital radio
* Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
* Cargo capacity: 60.0 cu. ft. w/rear seat down
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
* Six 12-way power bucket driver seat, six 12-way power bucket front passenger seat:
* Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Two active height-adjustable, electrically-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
* Heated washer
* Interior dimensions: 41.4 in. front headroom, 39.0 in. rear headroom, 60.6 in. front hip room, 60.0 in. rear hip room, 40.6 in. front leg room, 41.8 in. rear leg room, 59.3 in. front shoulder room and 57.7 in. rear shoulder room
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
* Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear radar parking distance sensors
* Remote power locks , includes power windows and speed sensing
* Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seat center armrest
* ; details: manual recline and manual fore/aft
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Leather upholstery
* Seating: five passengers
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card/smart key; manual includes central locking ; includes memory seat
* Twelve speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* BMW Assist telematics
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
* Voice activating system for phone

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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovatoborn August 20, 1992 is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Her earliest roles included a part on Barney & Friends, before she became better known for her roles as Mitchie Torres in the Camp Rock movies, as Sonny Munroe in Sonny with a Chance and as the star of the 2009 movie Princess Protection Program.
As a solo musical artist, Lovato released her debut album Don't Forget on September 23, 2008. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 selling 89,000 copies in the first week. It has since sold over 473,000 records in the US. Lovato stated in an interview that the album was recorded in ten days. Lovato released her second album, Here We Go Again, on July 21, 2009. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 selling 108,000 copies in the first week.
Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Music career
o 2.1 2007–08: Musical beginnings and soundtrack appearances
o 2.2 2008–09: Don't Forget and Here We Go Again
o 2.3 2010–present: Camp Rock 2 and third studio album
* 3 Acting career
* 4 Other work
o 4.1 Philanthropy
* 5 Image and personal life
o 5.1 Treatment center stint
o 5.2 Relationships
* 6 Filmography
* 7 Discography
* 8 See also
* 9 Awards
* 10 References
* 11 External links
Early life
Lovato was born in Dallas, Texas to Patrick Lovato and Dianna Hart De La Garza. She is of Mexican, Irish and Italian descent.She has an older sister Dallas Lovato and a younger half sister, Madison De La Garza. Her mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and country recording artist; her father moved to New Mexico after their marriage ended in 1994. She earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009. She began playing piano at the age of seven.
Music career
2007–08: Musical beginnings and soundtrack appearances
Before any of Lovato's music was officially released a few of her original songs, including "Shadow," were featured on the show As The Bell Rings. Lovato also sang a cover of "That's How You Know" from the film Enchanted that was released on DisneyMania 6 on May 20, 2008.
In June and July 2008, Lovato performed at various House of Blues and parks for her Demi Live! Warm Up Tour in preparation for the release of her debut album and the Burnin' Up Tour with the Jonas Brothers. The soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock was released in June 2008. Lovato was featured on four of the tracks on the soundtrack including "This is Me", a duet with Joe Jonas. "This Is Me" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Lovato served as the opening act in the Jonas Brothers' Burnin' Up Tour from July through September 2008. Several concerts on the tour were filmed as footage for a 3-D concert film titled Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience which was released on February 27, 2009. Lovato was featured in the film performing "This Is Me" with Joe Jonas.
Lovato also appears on two soundtrack albums in 2010. She recorded songs for the Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam soundtrack, which was released on August 10, 2010, and the Sonny With a Chance soundtrack in late 2010.
2008–09: Don't Forget and Here We Go Again
On September 23, 2008, Lovato released her debut album Don't Forget. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 89,000 units in its first week of release. It has since sold over 473,000 records in the US. Lovato stated in an interview that the album was recorded in ten days.
The album was preceded by the lead single "Get Back", which was released on August 12, 2008 and reached number forty-three on the Hot 100. In December 2008, the second single "La La Land" was released and reached number fifty-two on the Hot 100. In March 2009, the third single "Don't Forget" was released and reached number forty-one on the Hot 100, becoming her most successful solo single at the time.
An EP, Moves Me, was released in December 2008 by the Well Go USA label, but not under Lovato's support. The EP featured songs recorded by Lovato before being signed by Hollywood Records.
In 2009, Lovato recorded "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program as a duet with Gomez – they both appear in the film.
In early 2009, it was announced that Lovato would be embarking on the Summer Tour 2009 in order to promote her sophomore album, which she stated would be released in the summer of 2009. The tour began on June 21, 2009 in Hartford, Connecticut and concluded on August 24, 2009 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Lovato and her band performing in her 2009 Summer Tour
Lovato released her second studio album, Here We Go Again on July 21, 2009. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 108,000 records sold in its first week. Prior to the album's release Lovato stated: "It’s going to take a different sound, so hopefully it goes over well. I sing a lot of rock, but this time I want to do more John Mayer-ish type of songs. Hopefully I can write with people like him. The album was more inspired by acoustic music than her debut's pop rock-influenced sound.
The album received a score of 65/100 from Metacritic. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic noted that the album was not as much fun as Lovato's previous album, Don't Forget, but he praised "Here We Go Again," "Solo," "Remember December," and "So Far So Great" as high points, for being "ideally matched to Lovato's adolescent energy and spirit, which remain her most appealing qualities. Chicago Tribune also gave the album five stars, saying "No sophomore slump for these young artists". Kerri Mason of Billboard praised the album for not relying heavily on production compared to other Disney Channel artists and called Lovato "a natural talent who could really take flight after outgrowing Disney. Simon Vozick-Levinson of Entertainment Weekly praised the more rock-oriented tracks such as "Got Dynamite," calling them suggestions of "a direction that might set her apart in years to come.
In December 2009, Allmusic ranked Here We Go Again as one of the best pop albums of 2009
In 2010, the album was nominated for 3 Teen Choice Awards, "Choice Album", "Choice Love Song" and Lovato for "Choice Music Breakout Artist: Female".
The album was preceded by the lead single, "Here We Go Again", which was released on June 23, 2009. It became Lovato's highest charting single as it reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "Remember December", was released on November 17, 2009 but only managed to reach number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 (number 106 on the Hot 100).
She appeared on We the Kings's second studio album Smile Kid as well. The album was released December 8, 2009. On the album, she contributes guest vocals to the song "We'll Be a Dream", which was later released as single in March 2010. The music video for the song was released on April 22, 2010 through MTV.com
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Marion Cotillard career Early work

Marion Cotillard French pronunciation:born 30 September 1975 is a French actress. She garnered critical acclaim for her roles in films such as My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument, Taxi, Furia and Jeux d'enfants. She has also appeared in such films as Big Fish, A Very Long Engagement (for which she received a César Award for Best Supporting Actress), A Good Year, Public Enemies, Nine, Inception and La Vie en Rose.
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Actress, César for Best Actress and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in Musical or a Comedy for her portrayal of French singer Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose. She made film history by becoming the first person to win an Academy Award for a French language performance. In 2010 she received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the musical Nine.
Contents
* 1 Family
* 2 Career
o 2.1 Early work (1993–2002)
o 2.2 Breakthrough (2003–2006)
o 2.3 Critical success (2007–present)
* 3 Other projects
* 4 Personal life
* 5 Filmography
* 6 Awards and nominations
o 6.1 Academy Award milestones
o 6.2 Other awards
* 7 References
* 8 External links
Family
Cotillard was born in Paris and grew up around Orléans, Loiret, in an artistically inclined, "bustling, creative household". Her father, Jean-Claude Cotillard, is an actor, teacher, former mime, and 2006 Molière Award-winning director of Breton descent (his mother, Léontine Cotillard, was born in March 1909 and still lives in Plémet, Brittany; she recently celebrated her 101st birthday). Cotillard's mother, Niseema Theillaud, is also an actress and drama teacher.She has two younger twin brothers, Quentin and Guillaume. Quentin Cotillard is a sculptor and painter living in San Francisco, United States, with his wife, Elaine O'Malley Cotillard, "a former Dutch National Ballet dancer who grew up in Marin County, and is now a San Francisco fashion designer". Guillaume Cotillard is a screenwriter and director.
Cotillard began acting during her childhood, appearing on stage in one of her father's plays.
Career
Early work (1993–2002)
After small appearances and performances in theater, Cotillard had occasional and minor roles in television series such as Highlander, but her career as a film actress began in the mid-1990s with small but noticeable roles in such films as Arnaud Desplechin's My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument. Cotillard appeared in the comedy film La belle verte, directed by Coline Serreau. Then came her breakthrough out of cinephiles' circles when she starred in Gérard Pirès's action comedy Taxi. In the film, she plays Lili Bertineau who becomes Daniel's girlfriend. Cotillard reprised the role in two sequels. She then ventured into anticipation science fiction with Alexandre Aja's Furia (1999).
Cotillard appeared in Pierre Grimblat's film Lisa as Young Lisa, alongside Jeanne Moreau, Swiss novel-adaptation War drama In The Highlands. She starred in Gilles Paquet-Brenner's film Les jolies choses, adapted from the work of subversive feminist writer Virginie Despentes. In the drama, Cotillard portrayed the characters of two twins of completely opposite characters, Lucie and Marie. She was nominated for a César Award for her performance. In Guillaume Nicloux's thriller Une affaire privée she appeared as Clarisse, friend of the disappeared.
Breakthrough (2003–2006)
Cotillard starred with Guillaume Canet in the romantic comedy film Love Me If You Dare as Sophie Kowalsky, the daughter of Polish immigrants. The film was directed by Yann Samuel. Cotillard had a notable supporting role in Tim Burton's film Big Fish, where she appeared alongside Ewan McGregor, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange and Allison Lohman. In the film she plays Joséphine, the French wife of William Bloom. She appeared in two critically successful films, Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement as Tina Lombardi, for which she won a César Award for Best Supporting Actress, and appeared in the mystery thriller Innocence as Mademoiselle Éva.
In 2005, Cotillard starred in Steve Suissa's romantic drama Cavalcade as Alizée. She also appeared in Abel Ferrara's religious drama Mary alongside Forest Whitaker and Juliette Binoche. Marion played Isabelle Kruger and Alice in the thriller film La Boîte noire, directed by Richard Berry. She appeared in the film Fair Play as Nicole. Cotillard starred in Ridley Scott's romantic comedy A Good Year, in which she portrayed Fanny Chenal, a small Provençal town French café owner opposite Russell Crowe as a Londoner who inherits a local property. She appeared in Belgian comedy Dikkenek, and learned to play the cello for her role as a soloist in the satirical coming-of-age film You and Me.
Critical success (2007–present)
She was chosen by director Olivier Dahan to portray the French singer Édith Piaf in the biopic La Vie en Rose before he had even met her, saying that he noticed a similarity between Piaf's and Cotillard's eyes. Producer Ilan Goldman accepted and defended the choice even though distributors TFM reduced the money they gave to finance the film thinking Cotillard wasn't "bankable" enough an actress. Her portrayal was widely praised, including by the eminent theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn, who described it as "one of the greatest performances on film ever. It was dubbed "the most awaited film of 2007" in France, where some critics said that she had reincarnated Édith Piaf to sing one last time on stage.
On February 10, 2008, Cotillard became the first French actress to be awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role since Stéphane Audran in 1973. She is the first actress to win a Golden Globe for a foreign language performance since 1972, when Liv Ullmann won for The Emigrants. She is also the first person to win a (Comedy or Musical) Golden Globe for a foreign language performance.
On February 22, 2008, she was awarded the César Award for Best Actress for her role in La Vie en Rose, becoming the first woman and second person (after Adrien Brody, The Pianist) to win both a Cesar and an Oscar for the same performance. Cotillard is the second French cinema actress to win this award and the third overall to receive an Academy Award. She is the first Best Actress winner in a non-English language performance since Sophia Loren's win in 1961. She is also the first and so far only winner of an Academy Award for a performance in the French language. In her Oscar acceptance speech, Cotillard proclaimed "thank you life, thank you love" and, speaking of Los Angeles, said "it is true, there is some angels (sic) in this city!"
The day following the ceremony, Cotillard was congratulated and praised by the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy in a statement saying, "I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Marion Cotillard, who has just received the Oscar for Best Actress for her masterful interpretation of Édith Piaf in La Vie en Rose, directed by Olivier Dahan. Half a century after Simone Signoret, a French artist has received the Best Actress award at the Oscars. It was a good omen that Catherine Allegret, Simone Signoret's daughter, herself had a role in La Vie en Rose. Marion Cotillard embodies an Édith Piaf who is unsettling in her realism, emotion and passion. Her interpretation brings to life the story of a woman who gave French chanson its acclaim and authenticity; a singer, too, who closely united France and America."[citation needed]
As La Vie En Rose was also a Czech production, as she mentioned in her César acceptance speech, on March 1, 2008, Cotillard won a Czech Lion Award for Best Actress. She could not attend the ceremony in Prague due to the filming of Public Enemies. Her friend Pavlína Němcová - who played the journalist in La vie en Rose - was there to accept the award on her behalf.
On June 24, 2008, Cotillard was one of 105 individuals invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Cotillard in July 2009
Cotillard starred alongside Johnny Depp in Public Enemies, released in the United States on July 1, 2009. Later that year, Cotillard appeared in the film adaptation of the musical Nine,[14] directed by Rob Marshall, and co-starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Kate Hudson. On December 15, 2009, Cotillard was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy for her performance in the film. The film was released on December 18, 2009
For her role in the musical Nine as Luisa Contini, Time magazine ranked her as the fifth best performance by a female in 2009.[15] She was ranked just behind Mo'Nique, Carey Mulligan, Saoirse Ronan and Meryl Streep. She was awarded the Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award at the 2010 Palm Springs International Film Festival for the role.
She appeared as the main antagonist "Mal Cobb" in Christopher Nolan's film Inception, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Ellen Page, and released on July 16, 2010. She will co-star alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Matt Damon in Steven Soderberg's thriller film Contagion.
She will also in appear in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris alongside Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson.
On March 15, 2010 Cotillard was made a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Letters) by the French government for her "contribution to the enrichment of French culture"
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2011 BMW 1 Series Convertible Edition

2011 BMW 1 Series Convertible Edition Review :

Efficiency : BMW EfficientDynamics.
Enhancing driving pleasure and so much more besides: BMW EfficientDynamics represents a suite of intelligent technologies that noticeably reduce fuel consumption and emissions while simultaneously boosting the performance of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.

The BMW 1 Series Convertible has a large number of innovative technologies and intelligent solutions that are specially developed to increase efficiency. The Auto Start Stop function, for example, avoids unnecessary engine idling and saves fuel at every red light, and, thanks to Brake Energy Regeneration, the battery is recharged during braking or coasting with the energy that had previously accelerated the vehicle.

Highly developed engines, refined aerodynamics and the innovative lightweight construction of the BMW 1 Series Convertible also facilitate optimum energy exploitation. The sum of all these measures is BMW EfficientDynamics. The result is less fuel consumption, more driving pleasure.


Efficient engines.
Mature but not at the end of the development cycle: the combustion engine still holds considerable potential. With every new generation of engines the BMW engineers set new benchmarks to increase dynamics and efficiency. And this is also true of the petrol and diesel engines in the BMW 1 Series Convertible.

The perfect combination of power and efficiency. The BMW TwinPower Turbo straight six-cylinder in the BMW 135i combines a TwinScroll turbocharger with Valvetronic and direct petrol injection. The result is 225 kW (306 hp), 400 powerful Newton metres and fuel consumption of only 8.6 l/100 km. In contrast, the 125i impresses with a top speed of 238 km/h at 160 kW (218 hp) and an acceleration of 6.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h.

Especially efficient in operation are the straight four-cylinder engines of the BMW 120i and 118i. High Precision Injection, the direct petrol injection system, and the valve control with twin Vanos enable an impressively low average fuel consumption. The BMW 120i gets by 6.8 and the BMW 118i on as little as 6.5 l/km.

Diesel engines in the BMW 1 Series Convertible also combine high cost-effectiveness with excellent performance. The 123d four-cylinder diesel engine with variable twin turbo and third-generation common-rail injection system impresses with its spontaneous response, 150 kW (204 hp) of output and a powerful torque. And all this at a fuel consumption level of just 5.3 l/100 km. Even more economical are the engines in the BMW 118d and 120d with outstanding consumption figures of only 4.8 and 5.0 l/100 km.


Aerodynamics.
With the airstream on your side. The innovative design of the BMW 1 Series Convertible consistently adheres to the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy and selectively channels the airstream in order to reduce drag and hence fuel consumption.

The aerodynamically optimised front apron of the BMW 1 Series Convertible embodies the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy as a visible design feature. The integrated Aero wheel housing guides the airstream along the front wheel housings via two vertical inlets. Thus accelerated, the stream of air then forms a “curtain” around the outer sides of the wheels. This reduces turbulence as well as drag and fuel consumption. At the same time, the fresh air provides optimum cooling for the engine and additional components such as radiator and intercooler.

If required, the optionally available 17-inch Streamline 370 light-alloy wheels additionally reduce eddy formation directly on the rims, further improving the aerodynamics of the BMW 1 Series Convertible. The result is increased driving stability, a more agile driving performance and less fuel consumption.

Brake Energy Regeneration.
Until now, braking meant losing energy. Brake Energy Regeneration puts an end to this by winning energy back during braking to charge the battery.

As soon as you take your foot off the accelerator or brake in the BMW 1 Series Convertible, the generator is engaged and converts excess kinetic energy into electrical energy which is saved in the battery. Once the battery is fully charged, the generator is disengaged from the engine. This unburdens the engine and reduces emissions. Fuel consumption savings means that there is more power available for acceleration.


Exterior Design : Exterior design.
The sunlight reflects on the long bonnet until the sun’s last rays have disappeared in the distinctive shapes of the powerful vehicle body. The harmonious styling of a convertible animated with athletic dynamism: the exterior design of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.

Short overhangs, powerful shoulder line, compact rear. When the soft-top is closed, clear lines and definite shapes reveal the sporting character of the BMW 1 Series Convertible. With the roof open in contrast, the body of the vehicle appears flat and extended, the rear broad and elegant. At night the flickering lights of the city gleam in the convex and concave surfaces of the body, surrounded by the shining LED lamps of the accent and rear lights.

Light design.
The dusk brings the city to life. The attractions of the night shine fleetingly – and yet some remain unforgettable: such is the light design of the BMW 1 Series Convertible based on state-of-the-art LED technology.

A glowing, electrifying sight: the xenon headlights integrated into the Corona rings and the optional LED accent lights positioned above the headlights beam with temperament and give the 1 Series Convertible the unmistakeable focus of a BMW. At the same time, the Adaptive Headlights perfectly illuminate the crucial areas of the road and the daytime running lights contribute to your safety by adding better visibility.

The rear lights too, each with two high-performance LED light rods, turn the BMW 1 Series Convertible into a real eye-catcher. The glow of the lighting strips shaped to the body and the dynamic LED brake lights leave behind a lasting impression and ensure maximum safety with their strong signalling effect.

Design features.
Sporting, powerful, dynamic. At the very first sight, the BMW 1 Series Convertible reveals what it can do. The reason for this is simple: its form and design are the logical consequence of its distinguishing technical innovations and performance.

Driving pleasure begins beneath the bonnet – design too. The longitudinally mounted straight six-cylinder engine and the rear-wheel drive of the BMW 1 Series Convertible allow a long wheelbase, short overhangs and balanced proportions. The light design with the unmistakeable Corona rings and the distinctive LED accent lights displays the dynamics typical for a BMW while also emphasising the athletic charisma.

One particular sign that engineering and performance are visibly reflected in the design is the systematically styled front apron. Side air inlets together with convex and concave shapes are not only an eye-catcher but also improve the aerodynamics, thus lowering consumption. The front apron thus represents a functional as well as a direct visual link to the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy.

Original BMW Accessories. BMW 1 Series Convertible exterior design.
An open roof and a clear sky. Countless stars light up the night. All your wishes are fulfilled in the BMW 1 Series Convertible even without the help of a shooting star. With Original BMW Accessories you set individual accents and exclusive details – to match your wishes exactly.

By day or by night, the exclusive 311 rim in chrome brings an individual brilliance to the wheels of the BMW 1 Series Convertible. At the same time, the elegant and sporting design of these light-alloy wheels perfectly underlines the vehicle’s dynamic character. Both the visual appearance in gleaming chrome and the high-quality finish set exclusive accents. The matching chrome exhaust pipe presents a discreet eye-catcher at the rear and thus rounds off the brilliant display. Considerably shorter than the standard rod aerial, the sports aerial additionally reinforces the athletic charisma of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.

If you prefer to shine personally at sports, the innovative rear-mounted transport platform will take your bicycle wherever you go. Your snowboard or skis can also be fastened quickly and securely with the rear carrier*. The aerodynamically favourable positioning also saves fuel, while, even when loaded, the system still allows convenient access to the boot.

*Not available for the BMW 135i and in combination with the M sport package.

Interior Design : Colours and materials.
In the BMW 1 Series Convertible, you don’t have to start up the engine to set your pulse racing. High-quality materials and perfect craftsmanship create an interior that inspires from the moment you enter.

All colours and materials of the BMW 1 Series Convertible have been carefully matched to its sportingly modern character by the BMW design department. Chrome applications on the controls and a large selection of interior trims made of precious materials set individual accents in the cockpit. From stylish in high-gloss black or genuine wood to energetic in Alpine White or aluminium – you decide and add you own personal style to the interior of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.

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SunReflective Technology.
The nicest thing about hot days is a cool spot in the sun. And in the BMW 1 Series Convertible there are four to choose from. Innovative SunReflective Technology reduces the surface heating of the seats even in strong direct sunlight.

Even on hot days the BMW 1 Series offers you a pleasantly cool reception. Reflective pigments in the optional leather seat covers reflect rather than absorb infrared heat rays. As a result, the leather only heats up a little even when exposed to strong sunshine. Compared to conventional leather, the surface temperature is up to 25 °C lower, depending on the intensity of the sunlight. And if you are unable to find a parking spot in the shade, your leather seats retain a pleasant temperature when the soft-top is open as well.
Air conditioning with convertible mode.
Midday sun, brilliant blue sky, 23 degrees. The perfect temperature for a brief excursion. Evening twilight, 23 degrees. The perfect temperature for a night-time trip into town. Moonlight, 23 degrees. The perfect temperature for not driving home just yet.

The optional air conditioning with convertible mode adjusts the temperature inside the BMW 1 Series Convertible exactly to your wishes. And it doesn’t matter at all whether you are driving with the soft-top open or closed. Open the roof and the climate adjusts to the outside temperature, sunlight and driving speed fully automatically. The air supply is also perfectly matched to the specific conditions of a convertible, so the desired interior temperature is reached especially quickly despite the wind from driving.

2+2 seater.
Two plus two equals four times driving pleasure. The BMW 1 Series Convertible brings inspiration wherever you sit. The ergonomically shaped rear seats also assure the two rear passengers of a comfortable open-air driving experience.

The sun also shines on the rear seats. In the BMW 1 Series Convertible your passengers enjoy unique driving pleasures and pure soft-top feeling. Whether sporting or relaxed, your driving style alone decides. The ergonomic rear seats give safe, comfortable support, and even if the roof is closed, your rear passengers have sufficient headroom.


Original BMW Accessories. Comfort in the BMW 1 Series Convertible.
Tuning for your travel comfort. Original BMW Accessories offer a quick and easy way to extend the interior of your BMW 1 Series Convertible - for even more comfort on long and short journeys: for you, your passengers and your travel wardrobe.

A relaxed journey begins before you even set off. The seats in the BMW 1 Series Convertible can be adjusted to perfectly match your desired sitting position, while the BMW belt holder makes sure that you can conveniently reach your seat belt from every angle.

On the move as well, Original BMW Accessories substantially increase your travelling comfort. The BMW wind deflector, for example, with its exclusive printed design reduces air turbulence inside the car when the roof is open and protects your shoulders and neck against drafts. A folding mechanism allows simple loading and unloading of the rear seat bench. If you are travelling with less luggage but more friends instead, the wind deflector can be quickly stowed away in the boot to save space.

Comfort has priority for rear passengers too. The base attachment for the Travel & Comfort System fits to the headrests on the driver and/or passenger seats to open up a variety of flexible extensions. The BMW folding table clicks easily into the base system in seconds to give a stable surface for working, playing and reading. Similarly quick to attach is the BMW coat hanger, allowing your wardrobe to travel with the same level of comfort and safety as you and your passengers.

Safety : Dynamic Stability Control.
The chassis control systems of the BMW 1 Series Convertible fitted as standard make it easy to control the vehicle even under adverse conditions and actively increase your driving safety. The integrated traction modus (DTC) inspires drivers with sporting ambitions by optimising forward thrust and providing even more driving pleasure.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) optimises both driving stability and traction when setting off and accelerating. In the event of understeering or oversteering, torque is reduced and brakes are applied individually to the wheels. The vehicle stabilises within milliseconds and hazardous skidding is prevented from the very outset.

And your driving pleasure also benefits from the electronic chassis control: at the sporting limits, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) increases the slip on the drive wheels to give optimum traction on every surface.

The BMW 125i and 135i offer four additional extended DSC functions:
1. The Brake Standby function reduces the stopping distance in emergencies.
2. The Dry-Braking function enhances brake response in wet conditions.
3. The hill-start assistant makes it possible to set off comfortably on slopes, without rolling backwards.
4. Fading Compensation allows consistent braking performance even if the brakes have heated up.


Safety bodyshell.
Holds out where it has to. Gives way where it makes sense. The safety bodyshell of the BMW 1 Series Convertible offers you intelligent all-round protection and achieves stability values on a par with a closed vehicle.

Reinforcements in the underbody, sills and door areas give the body design of the BMW 1 Series Convertible an extremely high torsional strength and enable it to withstand even high impact speeds. In such events, special deformation elements in the front and rear bumpers yield at exactly defined positions and thus provide a crumple zone to specifically transform the impact energy. The body is therefore able to withstand collision strengths of up to 15 km/h without damage and provides safe protection for the vehicle and its occupants.

2011 BMW 1 Series Convertible Edition SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Body Style
  Convertible
• Size
  Compact
• Market Segment
  Near-Luxury
• Weight
  3494 lbs
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Exterior

• Length
  172.2 in.
• Width
  68.8 in.
• Height
  55.6 in.
• Wheelbase
  104.7 in.
• Ground Clearance
  TBD
• Front Track
  58.3 in.
• Rear Track
  59.6 in.
• Weight Distribution
  48/52
• Drag Coefficient
  0.34
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Interior - General

• Seats
  4
• Passenger Volume
  78.0 cu. ft.
• Cargo Volume
  8.0 cu. ft.
• Cargo Volume (Seats Folded)
  TBD
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Interior - Front Row

• Volume
  TBD
• Leg Room
  41.5 in.
• Head Room
  38.6 in.
• Shoulder Room
  54.0 in.
• Hip Room
  TBD
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Interior - Second Row

• Volume
  TBD
• Leg Room
  31.8 in.
• Head Room
  37.0 in.
• Shoulder Room
  42.2 in.
• Hip Room
  TBD
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Propulsion

• Fuel Type
  Gas
• Engine Type
  3.0L I6
• Power
  230 hp @ 6500 rpm
• Torque
  200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
• Transmission
  6-Speed Manual
• Highway Fuel Economy
  28 mpg
• City Fuel Economy
  18 mpg
• Forced Induction
  None
• Direct Injection
  No
• 
  

Chassis

• Layout
  Rear Wheel Drive
• Front Suspension
  Strut-Type
• Rear Suspension
  Multi-Link
• 
  

Wheels

• Front
  17" Aluminum
• Front Tires
  205/50 R17
• Rear
  17" Aluminum
• Rear Tires
  205/50 R17
• 
  

Trailering & Hauling

• Trailer Weight
  TBD
• Payload
• Tongue Weight
  TBD

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Edition

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Edition Review :
Exterior :

Summer feeling.
The exterior of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.
During the day, the sun reflects across the long lines of the hood's contour before being absorbed by the convex-concave surfaces and protruding wheel arches. At night, city lights rebound off the muscular profile. When the softtop is open, the focus shifts to the wide and elegant rear. When closed, the impact is compact and powerful. Embodying a unique approach to life, the BMW 1 Series Convertible offers the most inspiring open-top driving experience in its class.

Interior :

In the eye of the beholder.
The interior of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.
In harmony with the exterior, the interior presents a clear, light and agile design which is distinguished by dynamic, horizontal contours that create a formal link between the front and rear. Together with the car's high-quality materials and wide variety of upholsteries and interior trims, the interior design contributes to the feeling of total freedom. And with such choice available, the face of next year's summer is completely up to you. Experience driving pleasure in its purest form.


Softtop :

Freedom movement.
The softtop of the BMW 1 Series Convertible.
Feel the wind at the touch of a button: the electronic softtop opens and closes in just 22 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds of up to 40 km/h. When closed, the reinforced, integrated rear window helps to better block out noise. With a weight of 1,260 g/sqm, the strong roof material ensures improved noise insulation and offers the same comparable level of winter comfort as a permanent roof. The softtop is also available in anthracite with silver effect lending it a unique sparkling finish.

BMW EfficientDynamics in the
BMW 1 Series Convertible.
Behind BMW EfficientDynamics lies a package of intelligent features which considerably reduce emissions and improve fuel consumption while, at the same time, boosting performance. They ensure that the new BMW 1 Series Convertible sets new standards in terms of the efficiency and economy of its engine: it is one of the first BMWs to offer the new Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration and a host of drivetrain modifications. Together, they solve the "power vs. fuel consumption" dilemma in a way that's never been seen before

The straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the
BMW 125i and 135i.
Delivering outstanding refinement, performance and fuel economy, the straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 125i combines exceptional power with low weight, thanks to the use of lightweight aluminium and magnesium. In the BMW 135i, the Twin Turbo ensures a smoother power curve, and thanks to High Precision Injection power and TwinPower Turbo, delivery is not only explosive, but also extremely efficient. An impressive 225 kW (306 hp) propel the BMW 1 Series Convertible from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.6 seconds


Fuel consumption / CO2 emissions
Combined fuel consumption: 8.4 to 8.6 l/100 km
Combined CO2 emissions: 195 to 200 g/km
Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger automobiles can be found in the "New Passenger Vehicle Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emission Guidelines", which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany.

The four-cylinder petrol engine in the
BMW 118i and 120i.
Increased performance at reduced levels of fuel consumption is now a reality thanks to BMW's groundbreaking technology. The BMW 118i has an aluminium four-cylinder engine which provides 10 kW (14 hp) more than its predecessor, yet uses 1.4 l/100 km less fuel. The BMW 120i manages to offer 15 kW (20 hp) more than its predecessor while providing unrivalled fuel consumption levels at 6.8 l/100 km.

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Rear Angle

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Left Angle

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible front Seat

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Front Angle

2007 BMW 1 Series 118i Convertible Edition Specification :
Wheels
Tyre dimensions front 195/55 R 16 H
Tyre dimensions rear 195/55 R 16 H
Wheel dimensions front 6.5 J x 16 light alloy
Wheel dimensions rear 6.5 J x 16 light alloy
Engine
Cylinders/valves 4/4
Capacity in ccm 1,995
Stroke/bore in mm 90.0/84.0
Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min 105 (143)/6,000
Max. torque in Nm at 1/min 190/4,250
Power-to-weight ratio (EU) in kg/hp 10.5
Weight in kg
Unladen weight EU 1,495
Maximum permissible weight 1,860
Permitted load 440
Permitted axle load front/rear 855/1,070

Performance
Drag (cw) 0.32
Top speed (km/h) 210
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (in s) 9.3
Acceleration 0 - 1,000 m (in s) 30.6
Acceleration 80 - 120 km/h in 4th/5th gear (in s) 9.6/12.5
Fuel consumption
EU urban (l/100 km) 8.5
EU extra-urban (l/100 km) 5.5
EU composite (l/100 km) 6.6
CO2 emissions (g/km) 153
Tank capacity in I (approx.) 53

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Edition

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Edition Review :
Exterior :

Exterior design.
Pure energy manifested in uncompromising shapes. With its short overhangs, powerful shapes and compact rear, the exterior design of the BMW 1 Series Coupé unites the genes of sporting dynamics.

Your gaze follows the front apron, continues over the extended bonnet, wanders along the shoulder line and the short overhangs until it reaches the compact rear. A short pause for breath.

The Corona rings of the front headlight attract attention, the LED lamps of the accent and rear lights shine distinctively. Frameless doors and the characteristic Hofmeister kink set additional sporting accents. The long wheelbase and the muscular flanks make it unmistakeably clear that only one direction is conceivable for the BMW 1 Series Coupé: forwards.

Light design.
With each curve the distinctive headlights of the BMW 1 Series Coupé drive the darkness out of its way. In hot pursuit are the innovative LED rear lights with high-performance LED light rods, glowing elements that trace their outline in the dusk.

The xenon headlights integrated into the Corona rings and the optional LED accent lights positioned above the headlights beam with athletic temperament. A look full of energy with the unmistakeable focus of a BMW. When required, the Adaptive Headlights perfectly illuminate the crucial areas of the road and the daytime running lights contribute to your safety by adding better visibility.

The rear lights too, each with two high-performance LED light rods, turn the BMW 1 Series Coupé into a real eye-catcher. The lighting strips shaped to the body underline the sporting design of the rear and the especially fast-responding brake lights make their mark – at any time of the day.

M sport package.
The appearance alone is impressive – yet even more so is the experience of driving with the M sport package. All components are perfectly adapted to the BMW 1 Series Coupé and noticeably improve the driving dynamics.

With its perfect combination of athletics and aesthetics, the M sport package could have been created for the BMW 1 Series Coupé. The optional M sport chassis is 15 mm closer to the ground and supplies precise feedback in every corner while the M light-alloy wheels keep the BMW 1 Series Coupé firmly on course.

Powerfully shaped side skirts together with front and rear aprons create an exclusive and exciting exterior for the BMW 135i, even without the M sport package included. The reduced lift and improved aerodynamic balance bring even more performance onto the road and noticeably optimise driving characteristics. With the M sport package, you have the choice of six different paint finishes, among them Le Mans Blue metallic, which is exclusively available for the M sport package.

The Shadow Line equipment impresses with its window surrounds and roof railing in high-gloss black and the shaped sports seats in the exclusive cloth/Sensatec Flashpoint Black combination offer secure side support even at high lateral accelerations. The other equipment includes Aluminium Glacier Silver interior trims, M entry sills, M footrest and gear lever knob, the Individual Anthracite roof liner and the M leather steering wheel, which you can obtain with integrated multifunction buttons on request.

Adaptive Headlights.
Adaptive Headlights in the BMW 1 Series Coupé allow you to see bends in a new light. Sensor-controlled xenon headlights coupled to the driver’s steering movement follow the angle of the bend when the wheel turns and provide optimum illumination for the road and kerb.

Information on speed and steering is constantly recorded during the journey and transferred to the electromechanical control unit for the xenon headlights, where it is automatically converted into the corresponding movement. Your headlights thus follow the course of the road and ideally illuminate every bend.

During slow manoeuvres, the additional cornering light is activated and brings light into the dark when parking and turning. At speeds below 40 km/h, if you activate the indicator lever or turn the steering wheel, it automatically lights up an area of up to 80° to the side of the direction of travel. And so even at night you always have a clear view of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings.

Original BMW Accessories.
BMW 1 Series Coupé exterior design.
Spirited, dynamic, sporty. The design of the BMW 1 Series Coupé impresses all along the line – exactly like the matching accessories. Exclusive details that underline the athletic character, giving it speed even when standing still.

Aren’t flow lines already enough? With the exclusive BMW sports stripes, you give your BMW 1 Series Coupé a uniquely sporting appearance and reinforce the consistent styling of the body all along the line. Optionally available in black or white, the sports stripes create eye-catching contrasts on the bonnet, roof and tailgate. You can decide for yourself where and at what intervals the lines take their place.

Setting exclusive accents on the road are the 18-inch light-alloy double-spoke 182 wheels in black. The dark appearance adds impressive depth and creates powerful contours. Depth and power also comes from the sound of the BMW 1 Series Coupé. Matching optical support can be found at the rear. With its chrome-plated exhaust pipe, your BMW puts on a dynamic display, from the front to the tail-end of the body.

Interior Design :

Sports steering wheel.
Never before has driving pleasure fitted so snugly into your hand. With the sports steering wheel of the BMW 1 Series Coupé you confidently control every driving situation – and with the integrated multifunction keys all the comfort functions as well.

The grained Nasca leather steering wheel rim lies perfectly in your hands, and the steering resolutely obeys you every movement – as do the comfort functions of the BMW 1 Series Coupé. Using the integrated multifunction keys, you securely and conveniently control devices such as radio, CD player and telephone (optional).

Thanks to the optional paddle switches, drivers with sporting ambitions no longer have to take their hands from the steering wheel. You shift swiftly and precisely between the gears using the side-mounted paddles (only with automatic transmission).

Visually, too, the sports steering wheel is perfectly matched to the BMW 1 Series Coupé. The modern three-spoke design and the decorative trim in Alpine White make this steering wheel into such a perfect instrument for your driving pleasure that you won’t want to let it leave your hand.

Comfort.
When you enter the BMW 1 Series Coupé, you will think of nothing else but fast bends, long straights and unbridled driving pleasure – and there’s no need to either. A wealth of comfort functions allow you to concentrate on the important task.

There are good reasons why you will feel at ease in the BMW 1 Series Coupé from the very first second. Every surface and every line, every switch and every display in the cockpit of the BMW 1 Series Coupé is perfectly directed towards the driver and is positioned precisely where you expect it.

Ergonomically arranged controls allow you to operate all the comfort, entertainment and communication functions easily, swiftly and intuitively. And while doing so, the anti-glare Control Display means that you have all the important information precisely in view at all times.

To make sure you never miss your destination, the navigation system will tell you the way if required. During the journey, the automatic climate control provides a pleasant interior and, with the comfortable seats, which can be adjusted perfectly to your seating position, you are guaranteed to arrive in a relaxed mood. And so you can concentrate on what is really important – sheer driving pleasure.

Rear passenger compartment.
Two plus two equals four times driving pleasure. The BMW 1 Series Coupé brings inspiration wherever you sit. The ergonomically shaped rear seats guarantee the two passengers in the back a driving experience almost like being in the cockpit.

Pulses race not only when you’re behind the wheel. In the BMW 1 Series Coupé, your passengers will also enjoy every single kilometre. Whether sporting or relaxed, your driving style alone decides. The ergonomic rear seats offer a secure, comfortable support and the practical storage compartment between them provides a quick and secure space for stowing travel accessories. If required, the optional folding headrests make the journey in the rear even more comfortable, and for transporting larger objects, the rear seat backrest can be divided in a 60:40 split and folded down individually.

Driving dynamics.
Just before the corner. Apply the brakes, turn the wheel, perfect control. The centrifugal force inevitably brings a smile to your face, and, as you accelerate out of the apex, your pulse races against the engine. Driving dynamics is the perfect interplay between innovative technologies, precisely tuned for your driving pleasure.

Pure dynamics from the very first second onwards. The untamed forward thrust of the BMW 135i with direct petrol injection, TwinPower Turbo and seven-speed sports automatic transmission with double clutch impresses even during the very first metres. By the time you’ve taken the first corner, there’s no further doubt that the BMW 1 Series Coupé only fully reveals its outstanding driving dynamics on winding roads.

This is where ideal axle load distribution, optimised aerodynamics, rear-wheel drive and the low centre of gravity of the BMW 1 Series Coupé unite to give its unique agility. The result is perfect road holding and outstanding handling. The Active Steering adapts perfectly to your speed, making every corner an opportunity to gain fresh momentum.

Seven-speed sports automatic transmission.
Seven gears, two clutches and uninterrupted acceleration. The seven-speed sports automatic transmission of the BMW 1 Series Coupé powers you forward without interruption. Two clutches switch between the two drive trains in milliseconds, without the slightest jolt and without interrupting the traction.

Power alone does not determines the dynamic experience of driving – the available force also has to be applied effectively to the road. The optional seven-speed sports automatic transmission for the BMW 135i does not waste a single millisecond of power. Even and uneven gears are distributed on two power trains, each with its own clutch. When one gear is disengaged, the next is already engaged. This minimises shift times but maximises precision. No jolting, no interruption in traction.

Thanks to the switch paddles, you can also keep your hands on the wheel during manual changes, and if you prefer to avoid shifting all together, you will always drive in the right gear with the seven-speed sports automatic transmission and save petrol as a result. It allows you to enjoy impressive driving dynamics with low fuel consumption and acceleration figures approaching sports car level.


Dynamic Stability Control.
The chassis control systems of the BMW 1 Series Coupé fitted as standard make it easy to control the vehicle even under adverse conditions and actively increase your driving safety. The integrated traction modus (DTC) inspires drivers with sporting ambitions by optimising forward thrust and providing even more driving pleasure.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) optimises both driving stability and traction when setting off and accelerating. In the event of understeering or oversteering, torque is reduced and brakes are applied individually to the wheels. The vehicle stabilises within milliseconds and hazardous skidding is prevented from the very outset.

And your driving pleasure also benefits from the electronic chassis control: at the sporting limits, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) increases the slip on the drive wheels to give optimum traction on every surface.

The BMW 125i and 135i offer four additional extended DSC functions:
1. The Brake Standby function reduces the stopping distance in emergencies.
2. The Dry-Braking function enhances brake response in wet conditions.
3. The hill-start assistant makes it possible to set off comfortably on slopes, without rolling backwards.
4. Fading Compensation allows consistent braking performance even if the brakes have heated up.


BMW EfficientDynamics.
Enhancing driving pleasure and so much more besides: BMW EfficientDynamics represents a suite of intelligent technologies that noticeably reduce fuel consumption and emissions while simultaneously boosting the performance of the BMW 1 Series Coupé.

The BMW 1 Series Coupé has a large number of innovative technologies and intelligent solutions that are specially developed to increase efficiency. The Auto Start Stop function, for example, avoids unnecessary engine idling and saves fuel at every red light, and, thanks to Brake Energy Regeneration, the battery is recharged during braking or coasting with the energy that had previously accelerated the vehicle.

Highly developed engines, refined aerodynamics and the innovative lightweight construction of the BMW 1 Series Coupé also facilitate optimum energy exploitation. The sum of all these measures is BMW EfficientDynamics. The result is less fuel consumption, more driving pleasure.

On the basis of the BMW 1 Series Coupé, with the BMW Concept ActiveE, BMW is now impressively presenting the logical continuation of this pioneering package as an electric vehicle fully suitable for everyday use. Specially developed lithium-ion batteries, engine and electronics replace combustion engine, transmission and fuel tank. The batteries employed save sufficient energy for an impressive range of approximately 160 km. With a power output of 125 kW (170 hp) and a substantial torque of 250 Nm, the BMW Concept ActiveE impresses on every kilometre with its typical BMW driving dynamics and zero emissions.

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Test Drive

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Left Angle

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Front Left Angle

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Front Angle

2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe Edition Specification :
Engine :
Straight six-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 125i and 135i.
For decades BMW straight six-cylinder engines have been inspiring international juries and ambitious drivers all over the world. How is it possible to improve such a highly developed engine? With a Twin Scroll turbocharger, Valvetronic and direct petrol injection for a start.
Each of the three technologies is impressive. The outstanding feature is how they compliment one another. In the BMW TwinPower Turbo straight six-cylinder of the BMW 135i they are combined to form one complete package. The result is 225 kW (306 hp), 400 powerful Newton metres across a wide speed range. And all that with a fuel consumption of only 8.5 l/100 km and spectacularly smooth running characteristics.
Impressive smoothness and top performance are also what characterise the straight six-cylinder engines in the BMW 125i. The use of lightweight components makes it possible to achieve a unique combination of maximum performance capacity and remarkable economy.
Thus equipped, the BMW 125i puts in a convincing performance with a top speed of 245 km/h at 160 kW (218 hp) and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. And all this at a fuel consumption level of just 8.5 l/100 km.

Four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 120i.
High-performance through precision. The four-cylinder engine in the BMW 1 Series Coupé 120i produces a powerful torque even at low revs and allows a sports driving style in every range of revs. And all of this with commendable smoothness and efficient fuel consumption figures.

On average you blink about ten times a minute. In this time you miss 2,000 separate fuel injections supplying as little as 2 mg of fuel each time. This exceptional level of precisions is made possible by the piezo injectors, located centrally between the valves. The engine in the BMW 120i is therefore able to operate in lean-burn mode for far longer and at far higher revs. At the same time the compression and hence efficiency of the engine has been increased. The result is more power with less consumption The basic principle of BMW EfficientDynamics.


Four-cylinder diesel engine in the BMW 118d, 120d and 123d.
Rapid power build-up, sporting driving dynamics, low consumption. The four-cylinder diesel engines in the BMW 1 Series Coupé combine high cost-effectiveness with excellent performance.

With its BMW 123d, BMW is presents the world’s first four-cylinder diesel engine featuring variable twin turbo. The two turbochargers of different sizes produce maximum pressure at all revs. The result is an especially spontaneous response at low revs and a powerful torque. Diesel engines with a third-generation common-rail injection system also offer an unattainable ratio between power and fuel consumption. For example, the BMW 123d thus boasts an impressive 150 kW/204 hp with a fuel consumption of 5.1 l/100 km. The fully aluminium engine block also reduces the weight by a tremendous 20 kg, compared with the car’s predecessor. Even more economical are the engines in the BMW 118d and 120d with outstanding consumption figures of only 4.5 and 4.7 l/100 km. And every bit as convincing as consumption and performance are the emission figures. All diesel engines in the BMW 1 Series Coupé fulfil the EU5 standard.