Overview
The 2012 Bmw 1 16i SPORT LINE is a rear wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2011 classified as a F20. The Bmw 1 is regarded as a small built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $14,000.
The Bmw 1 is a rear wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.6L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1350 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. BMW claims the 1 Series 16i SPORT LINE uses 5.7L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 132g of CO2. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 912km per full tank.
The Bmw 1 measures 1421mm (55.9 inches) in height, 4324mm (170.2 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2690mm (105.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1310kg (2888.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 16i SPORT LINE comes standard with 205/55 R16 front tyres and 205/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw 1 16i SPORT LINE has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Bmw 1 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA1A120%0E000011.
Pros
- High-end cabin presentation
- Much more practical than the old 1er
- Punchy turbo engine
Cons
- Generic drive experience
- Lacking features expected of the price point
- Still can't match old 1er's rear-drive dynamics
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1598 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 100kW |
| Power RPM | 4400 |
| Torque | 220Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1350 |
| Bore Stroke | 77x85.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.8 |
| Tank Size (L) | 52 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 132 |
| CO2 Urban | 168 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 111 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/55 R16 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/55 R16 |
| Front Rim Size | 7x16 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7x16 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1421 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4324 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1765 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2690 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.9 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1310 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1840 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1200 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 650 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA1A120%0E000011 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/06/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |