The all-new, second generation BMW 1
Series occupies a distinctive niche within its segment, offering a
unique and rewarding combination of agile, precise handling,
improved aesthetics and innovative technology. It remains the only
rear-wheel drive car in its class and, with a range of advanced TwinPower petrol and diesel engines, offers a sporty but
fuel-efficient proposition boosted by BMW's EfficientDynamics
technologies fitted as standard.The elegant and dynamic styling of
the new BMW 1 Series clothes a car that's 83mm longer, 14mm wider
and 30mm longer in the wheelbase than its predecessor. These
dimensions create a car with increased cabin dimensions and, thus,
greater interior comfort.
The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale
in the UK on 17 September 2011, with a choice of three diesel and
two petrol engines. Prices start at £19,375 otr for a BMW 116i ES.
The new BMW 1 Series is available from launch with a choice of two,
new generation, four-cylinder petrol engines and three, redesigned,
four-cylinder diesel units. For the first time, a BMW four-cylinder
petrol engine has been fitted with TwinPower Turbo technology. The
new 1.6-litre unit is of all-alloy construction and features a
twin-scroll turbocharger, a High Precision Direct Injection system,
VALVETRONIC variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable
camshaft control. In addition, the new engine features BMW's
EfficientDynamics technologies, which aims to continually increase
driving enjoyment while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The BMW 118i produces a maximum
output of 170hp at 4,800rpm, and a maximum torque of 250Nm. Peak
torque is attained between 1,500rpm and 4,500rpm, demonstrating the
flexibility of this new engine. It's no surprise, therefore, that
the 118i will sprint from zero to 62mph in just 7.4 seconds, going
on to a maximum speed of 140mph. The efficiency of this new engine
is proved by a combined fuel consumption of 47.9 mpg, and CO2
emissions of just 137g/km.
The new BMW 116i's four-cylinder
TwinPower engine develops 136hp at 4,400rpm and a maximum torque of
220Nm between 1,350 and 4,300rpm, providing a more dynamic drive
that its predecessor. This is illustrated by the 8.5 seconds the car
takes to reach 62mph from a standing start, and the 130mph top
speed. Even more impressive is the combined fuel consumption of
49.6mpg, and CO2 emissions of just 132g/km, going up to
134g/km when teamed with the eight-speed automatic transmission.
BMW already has a worldwide
reputation for award-winning excellence with its diesel engines. In
the new BMW 1 Series, BMW has chosen to push this advantage further
still, increasing both power output and fuel efficiency.
Modifications to the 2.0-litre engine include aluminium crankcases,
reduced engine friction, thermodynamically optimised turbochargers
with variable turbine geometry and next-generation commonrail
injection.
The new BMW 120d embodies this
technological advance, offering an increase of 7hp over its
predecessor, taking maximum power to 184hp at 4,000rpm. Torque is
also increased with an additional 30Nm available, equalling a
substantial 380Nm between 1,750 and 2,750rpm. These figures equate
to a 0 to 62mph time of just 7.2 seconds, and a maximum top speed of
142mph. However this performance is not at the expense of economy:
the new BMW 120d manages 62.8mpg on the combined cycle, with CO2
emissions of 119g/km.
The BMW 118d has a maximum output
of 143hp at 4,000rpm, with strong peak torque of 320Nm between 1,750
and 2,500rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 8.9 seconds, with a
maximum speed of 132mph, yet manages 62.8mpg on the combined fuel
cycle and emits just 118g/km of CO2.
Finally, the new BMW 116d offers a
particularly appealing blend of performance and economy. With a
maximum output of 116hp and peak torque of 260Nm between 1,750 and
2,500rpm, the 0 to 62mph dash is completed in 10.3 seconds, before
reaching a top speed of 124mph. This performance is matched to a
combined fuel consumption of 62.8mpg, with CO2 emissions
of 117g/km.
EfficientDynamics:
achieving more from less fuel
The BMW 1 Series continues as a market leader through its suite of
EfficientDynamic technologies, featuring extensive use of
intelligent energy management systems, including Auto Start-Stop
function in both manual and automatic transmissions - the latter a
first-in-class with eight speeds. An ECO PRO mode, activated using
the Drive Performance Control (included as standard), is a new
feature on BMW's that adjusts various on-board systems to maximise
efficiency. When in ECO PRO mode the throttle response is adjusted
to encourage a more economical driving style. The extra economy
created in ECO PRO mode is fed back to the driver, with the in-car
displays showing the additional number of miles achieved.
At a later date, the all-new 1
Series range will be expanded with the introduction of the BMW 116d
EfficientDynamics model. This unique model will generate an output
of 116hp whilst producing an average fuel consumption of 74.3mpg,
but at the same time emitting an expected 99g/km of CO2.
Prices start from £19,375 otr for a BMW 116i ES rising to £24,720
otr for a BMW 120d Urban or a BMW 120d Sport.
