Monday, June 6, 2011

The new BMW 1 Series: bigger, sportier and more efficient

In the second generation BMW 1 Series still remains with the rear wheel drive. It therefore remains the only model in its class, which is driven by the rear wheels. But it is larger, more comfortable, sporty and efficient. With its sporty straight lines, the typical ambiance of the interior and many exclusive equipment features, the Munich see him as individualists in its segment.

The proportions of the new BMW 1 Series BMW's line to follow sports with a long hood. The areas were re-modeled strong: concave surfaces are separated by clean, curved edges of the convex. This leads to a youthful, vibrant look overall, indicating the premium status of the small BMW. In the future, BMW offers two trim lines: the BMW and BMW Sport Line Urban Line with exclusive design and features in the exterior and interior.

All gasoline and diesel engines have the BMW Twin Turbo Power technology. The new-generation petrol engine with 100 kW / 136 hp in the BMW 116i and 125 kW / 170 hp in the BMW 118i draw their power from 1.6 liters respectively. The extensively refined 2.0-liter diesel engines of 85 kW / 116 hp in the BMW 116d, 105 kW / 143 hp in the BMW 118d and 135 kW / 184 hp in the BMW 120d.

In the future, the model program will be completed by the BMW 116d efficiens tDynamics Edition with 1.6 liter diesel engine, 85 kW / 116 hp with additional fuel saving measures that reduce carbon dioxide emissions (on average according to EU standard) to 99 grams per kilometer . In the BMW 1 Series, Bayern again bring the full range of BMW Efficient Dynamics technology used: Auto Start-Stop function worldwide in conjunction with manual and automatic transmissions, the first vehicle in its segment with an optional eight-speed automatic transmission and with the Eco Pro mode, which is activated via a standard switch driving experience.

Longitudinally mounted engines, the perfectly balanced weight distribution, sophisticated suspension technology, the rear-wheel drive and the electronic locking rear differential for the function lead to very high driving comfort and agile handling. In the length of the BMW 1 Series sets over the previous model by 85 millimeters by 30 millimeters longer wheelbase and track width to the front and rear to 51Millimeter by 72 millimeters.

The rear legroom has grown by 21 mm, the luggage capacity of 30 liters to 360 liters. The storage capacity with folding rear seat backrest can be (optionally 40:20:40 folded) extended up to 1200 liters. The interior shows the back of the driver-oriented cockpit with the curved line between the driver and front passenger area, as they were first seen at the 6 Series coupe.

In the driver assistance system and Moblitätsdiensten BMW takes the 1 Series to the top: BMW Connected Drive, Beam Assistant, Adaptive lights, parking assist, rearview camera, Lane Departure Warning including collision warning, speed control with brake function, Speed Limit Info with No Passing information, Internet use, advanced Integration of smart phones and music players, Real-Time Traffic nformation and apps to web radio reception as well as the use of Facebook and Twitter are available in the series or as an option.

(Ampnet / Sm)

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