Overview
The 2012 1 Series BMW 35i is a rear-wheel drive two-door convertible that was released to the Australian market on 244th September 2011 classified as a E88 MY12. The BMW 1 Series is regarded as a 2d convertible built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $33,000.
The BMW 1 Series is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 3.0L TURBO 6 engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. BMW claims the 1 Series 35i uses 8.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 200g of CO2. It has a 53L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 616km per full tank.
The BMW 1 Series measures 1411mm (55.6 inches) in height, 4360mm (171.7 inches) in length, 1748mm (68.8 inches) in width with a 2660mm (104.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1610kg (3549.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 1 Series 35i comes standard with 215/40 R18 front tyres and 245/35 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2012 BMW 1 Series 35i has a 107mm ground clearance It has a final gear ratio of 3.08.
The BMW 1 Series 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 Driver Side Chassis. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAUN720%0VG80001.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO MPFI |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Induction | TURBO 6 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 225kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.08 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 12.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 53 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 200 |
| CO2 Urban | 284 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 151 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 215/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 245/35 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1411 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4360 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1748 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 107 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2660 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1610 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2050 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Chassis |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | GERMANY |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAUN720%0VG80001 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-03-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |