The new BMW 1 Series Convertible.

o 2 Description in Brief. 5 The new BMW 1 Series Convertible. (ShortVersion) 18 Concept: The Most Sporting Convertible in its Class. 21Design: Refreshingly new - but a Genuine BMW Convertible All the Same.27 Drivetrain: Power and Efficiency for Unique Driving Pleasure. 36Suspension and Driver Assistance System 41 Body and Safety:DependableConcept for Optimum Protection in Every Situation. 44 Features andEquipment: Fun with Style and Premium Quality. 49 Production: Flexible,Efficient and Environmentally Conscious. 53 Specifications BMW 1 SeriesConvertible. 57 Exterior and Interior Dimensions. 61 Power and TorqueDiagrams.

o Compact and extremely agile convertible in the BMW 1Series; genuine four-seater with electrohydraulically operated softtop; first premium convertible in the compact segment; first open-air,compact BMW in the USA.

o Consistent expansion of the BMW 1Series: The BMW 1 Series Convertible follows in the footsteps of thefive-door, the three-door and the BMW 1 Series Coupé as thefourth model variant in the series. Offering features characteristic ofBMW in a new dimension, the BMW 1 Series Convertible marks theauthentic entry into the world of BMW Convertibles.

o Youthful,elegant design with all the features of BMW Convertible: slendersilhouette, muscular wheel arches, strikingly powerful shoulder line.The low waistline and the big distance between the driver/frontpassenger and the windscreen ensure a unique experience of open-airdriving pleasure in a BMW Convertible.

o Soft top opens andcloses within 22 seconds. The roof may also be opened at speeds of upto 50 km/h, that is nearly always in city traffic. Optional, exclusiveand absolutely unique roof variant in Anthracite with sewn-in glossseams providing an interchanging silver effect in sunlight.

o Clear, generous interior design, high-quality trim and upholstery with awide range of colours and materials; highly variable use ensured byoptional through-loading including transport bag. Unique capacity inthe luggage compartment and at the rear for a car in this segment,accommodating, say, two golf bags or two snowboards also when the roofis open.

o Wide range of leather upholstery and interior trimwith Sun Reflective Technology reducing temperatures on the surfacecaused by bright sunshine. Automatic air conditioning with the specialConvertible mode exclusive to BMW.

o Unique driving pleasureprovided by rear-wheel drive and powerful engines: four gasolineengines (105 kW/143 hp-225 kW/306 hp), one four-cylinder turbodiesel(130 kW/177 hp) with particulates filter featured as standard.

o BMW EfficientDynamics on all engine variants; Brake Energy Regenerationfeatured specifically as appropriate on each model, Auto Start Stop,gearshift point indicator, Electric Power Steering (EPS), on-demandcontrol of ancillaries and active aerodynamics reducing fuelconsumption and exhaust emissions.

o Wide range of safety features all fitted as standard: airbags, belt latch tensioners, beltforce limiters, rollover protection with rollbars moving upautomatically behind the rear-seat headrests; crash-optimised front seatbackrests and headrests reducing the risk of injury in a collision;extremely stiff and robust body structure.

o Wide range of audio,communication and navigation options quite unique in the compactsegment, AUX-in and optional USB and Bluetooth interfaces featured asstandard for simple connection/full integration of an Apple iPod andother MP3 players or Memory Sticks, controlled via BMW iDrive, eightfavourite buttons for individual use by the driver.

o Elaboratechassis and suspension with rear-wheel drive; aluminium double-jointtiebar axle at the front; five-arm rear axle in lightweight steelstructure; Dynamic Stability Control including Dynamic Traction Control;energy-saving electrical power steering with Servotronic; ActiveSteering exclusive to BMW as an optional extra; traction-optimised byelectronically controlled locking function on the differential in theDSC-off mode on the BMW 135i Convertible.

o Top-of-the-range BMW 135i Convertible with modified M Aerodynamics Package and M SportsSuspension from the M Sports Package featured as standard equipment.Weight advantage: BMW 135i Convertible only 115 kg/254 lb heavier thanBMW 135i Coupé.

Engine variants:
BMW 135i Convertible: straight-six gasoline engine with Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection)
Capacity 2,979 cc, max output 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 rpm,
max torque 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 1,300–5,000 rpm,
acceleration 0–100 km/h in 5.6 seconds,
top speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (electronically limited),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 9.4 litres/100 km (30.0 mpg imp), CO2 emissions to EU standard 224 g/km.

BMW 125i Convertible: straight-six gasoline with composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase, double-VANOS and VALVETRONIC
Capacity 2,996 cc, max output 160 kW/218 hp at 6,100 rpm,
max torque 270 Nm/199 lb-ft from 2,500–4,250 rpm,
acceleration 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds,
top speed 238 km/h (148 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 8.1 litres/100 km (34.9 mpg imp), CO2 emissions to EU standard 195 g/km.

BMW 120i Convertible: straight-four gasoline engine with
direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection) in the lean burn mode
Capacity 1,995 cc, max output 125 kW/170 hp at 6,700 rpm,
max torque 210 Nm/155 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm,
acceleration 0–100 km/h in 8.4 seconds,
top speed 220 km/h (136 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 6.6 litres/100 km (42.8 mpg imp), CO2 emissions to EU standard 158 g/km.

BMW 118i Convertible: straight-four gasoline engine with
direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection) in the lean burn mode
Capacity 1,995 cc, max output 105 kW/143 hp at 6,000 rpm,
max torque 190 Nm/140 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm,
acceleration 0–100 km/h in 9.3 seconds,
top speed 210 km/h (130 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 6.3 litres/100 km (44.8 mpg imp), CO2 emissions to EU standard 149 g/km.

BMW 120d Convertible: straight-four diesel engine with turbocharging
and common-rail direct fuel injection, diesel particulates filter featured
as standard
Capacity 1,995 cc, max output 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max torque 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750–3,000 rpm
acceleration 0–100 km/h in 8.1 seconds,
top speed 222 km/h (138 mph),
average fuel consumption to EU standard 5.1 litres/100 km (55.4 mpg imp), CO2 emissions to EU standard: 134 g/km.