BMW 1 Series Cabrio

The BMW 1 Series convertible is on sale from 32,000 € (all prices). It is with a convertible roof and four seats built from Series 1. The 1 Series is also available with 3 or 5 car doors and coupe.

His closest rival is the Audi A3 Cabrio, also of 4 squares and similar characteristics. The 1 Series 120i Cabrio, 170 hp engine, it costs € 34,700. It is more expensive than the Audi A3 Cabrio 1.8 T FSI 160 PS, which is priced at € 32,030, even matching equipment (comparative tab). Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet 2.0 T 16v (163 hp), rigid folding roof is much more affordable (€ 24,600) and has more equipment.

The equipment in the normal range, with some shortcomings such as difficult to understand the connection automatic lights, an option even in the 135i convertible version which costs € 50,800.

The 1 Series convertible is available with four petrol engines and three diesel, which can be chosen with manual or automatic, all six speeds.

The petrol versions are: 118i (143 hp), 120i (170 hp), 125I (218 hp) and 135i (306 hp turbo). The diesel version is 120 days (177 hp), and range from the 2009 versions 118d (143 hp) and 123D (with dual turbo and 204 hp). All engines are direct injection.

BMW 135i convertible. Model 2008.Conducir the 135i convertible, which is what we tried, it is very rewarding, both from the dynamic point of view and for the way that BMW has resolved its status cabriolet. In addition, I have found a car with which you can enjoy driving at a rapid pace but also moderate walking speed.

The other versions are also because they have a good relationship between performance and consumption. In part, the consumption is low because the 1 Series convertible has some interesting means to contain the fuel (more holiday package 'Efficient Dynamics').

The equipment available for the 1 Series convertible has many elements in common with the rest of the Series1 models. These are an active steering, auxiliary connections "AUX-In" and port "USB" for external audio players. The central command "i-Drive" is associated with the browser versions, if this element does not, instead there is a gap for depositing objects.

With the BMW 1 Series coupe unveiled a new type of rear differential, smaller and with less friction (more information).

For this model, BMW offers a number of exclusive outlets accesiorios intake, exhaust system or a wheel with LEDs (Gallery Accessories Performance).

Convertible.

The roof is made of canvas and has an electro hydraulic mechanism to collect fully 22 seconds, even circualndo at a speed of 40 km / h. When the hood is folded, it is completely hidden under the trunk lid. The trunk volume is 305 l if the roof is on the body and 260 l if the roof is in the trunk

When the hood is folded, the front passenger are well protected from the air because the windshield is above the head, even for drivers of high stature.

BMW 1 Series Cabrio. Model 2008. Paravientos.Hay a big difference between traveling with the wind (image: 366 €) position or removed. If you are not placed in the front seats will produce some turbulence can be felt in the neck from 100 km / h but at least with a warm outside temperature, are not uncomfortable until you exceed 130 km / h.

This deflector is folded and occupies little space in the trunk. Place is very simple and can make a single person. When used, the rear seats are useless for carrying passengers.

Collected with the roof, the aerodynamic deflector in place and four points increases, the system works effectively climatación: on the road, traveling at 120 km / h with an outside temperature of around 30 º C, the air conditioning is sufficient to alleviate much of the heat that is felt by solar radiation.

The roof is available in several colors, black, beige or gray color with a certain amount of silver thread, which affect the sunlight, emit a characteristic glow.

Behind the headrests of the rear seats are retractable bars if leaving the car overturn. In turn, activates the emergency tensioners belt front (the rear can not have this element) and skipped the front airbags.

The 1 Series convertible shows some elements of equipment for this specific version, such as coating of skin to be treated less hot when exposed to sunlight, the upholstery was leather breathable we've tried very badly. The climate has an additional feature for when you are driving with the roof removed. Under these conditions, this function gives priority to the environmental temperature and the incidence of solar radiation for the adjustment of the intensity of the ventilation.

135i Cabrio

BMW 135i convertible. Model 135i version 2008.La (technical article on the engine) is a serial package called 'M' which is distinguished by elements of body decoration and the interior.

Outside, there is a front entrance of air greater than in the other versions, a modified bumper, a more pronounced lateral stirrups and air diffuser at the rear of the body. Other details specific to the body that has this version are the bars on the grille and chrome exhaust with the same finish. In the interior, the package M includes sports seats, special steering wheel, a foot of metal supports and some silver aluminum trim.

The decorations and seating package 'M' are available optionally in the other versions of the 1 Series convertible. What may not be the least powerful version is the 135i's brakes team, the different programming stability control, or direction of the throttle.

135i This version also has a separate schedule of stability control, the steering and throttle. Also this version is only for the team which consists of brake discs front Gripper bombina six fixed and fixed clamps bombina in the two rear wheels. The fittings are gray with white letters BMW. The remaining models have floating clamps. The wheels for this version is 18 ".