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BMW 1 Series128i convertible

E88 (2008–2011) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
230 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.7 s
Combined economy
21.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
2008
Production end
2009
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Convertible
Size class
Subcompact Cars
Doors
2
Seats
4
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
230 hp
Engine torque
200 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio
10.7
Bore and stroke
85.0 mm x 88.0 mm
Engine code
N52B30
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Transmission description
3MODE CLKUP
Gears
6
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
172.2 in
Width
68.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Front track
2.3 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
205/50R17
Cargo volume (min)
0.3 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.3 cu ft
Fuel tank
16.1 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.7 s
Top speed
130 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
28.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
423.2 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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