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Most Recent BMW 1 Series Secret Agent Pictures

Jeroen — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:37:10 +0000

Dimension counts for BMW. With the firm’s Megacity car owing for launching in 2013, the firm has nominated to make its following 1 Series to some extent larger than the replica it substitutes to make room in the variety for its new urban Supermini.

The next 1 Series is due to appear in the following year, and these are the 1st pictures of the three-door car. in addition to bringing in space at the bottom of the BMW range, expanding the 1 Series has anticipated one of its prime critiques, the deficiency of room, mainly for back seat riders.

The image, which covers the existent 1 Series three-door hatch with the model fledgling, of next year is considerably longer, both in complete length and in the wheelbase, to release more interior room.

There is also a larger front projection to meet more rigid walker impact legislation, while the back is also elongated to allow for enough space for an gracefully curving tail end, yet still furnishing plenty of boot space.

The framework is less noticeably crenate at the sides too, depicting design chief Adrian Van Hooydonk’s brand developed, elegant curves, which boast on the present 5 Series and Z4, will also transform to the 1 Series.

More spyshots at: AutoExpress

Latest Winter Testing Spy Photos of 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-Door

Jeroen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:49:03 +0000

This 2012 BMW 1-Series was caught when it was undergoing winter testing in Northern Europe. This particular type of coupe has only one tailpipe regardless of having 2 exhaust pipe cut-outs in the glass fascia.

Formerly this model was seen with 2 tailpipes which indicate that it is a turbocharged model. Now this prototype has an unsurprisingly-drew out engine this time. Irrespective of its power plant, the restyled 1-Series will have modern style, LED tail lamps, and a bold double kidney grille.

Under the cover, petrol engines will, as expected, include a 105bhp 1.3-liter. It will also have a Peugeot-obtained 1.6-liter turbo with minimum136bhp (100kW). It will also have a 3.0-liter twin-turbo M1 with 350bhp and 500Nm of torsion.

The last engine will be matched to a bivalent-clutch gearbox. This will allow the M1 to speed up from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds or less. On the diesel side, one can anticipate the 118i with 150bhp, the 120d with 184bhp, and the 123d with 211bhp.

This redesigned 1-Series 5 door will go on sale in mid-2011, with coupe and adaptable models can be anticipated shortly thereafter.

BMW’s current venture into the world of Efficient Dynamics will also most probably end up in a “green” 1-Series with ultra-low expelling and astral fuel-efficiency. It will also have an ActiveE version.

It has also come to notice that BMW has been trying out the 1-Series with a Kistler RoaDyn wheel coerces and torsion sensor scheme. This form is normally used for trying four-wheel drive and also the all-wheel drive fomites.

Photos by: Autoweek.nl

BMW: 2 more 1-Series and revised 6-Series

Jeroen — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:31:20 +0000

BMW has appended 2 two more 1-Series Coupe versions to the array and will retool its 6-Series make exactly by September. 1-Series vehicle range will have 118d and a 120i as its additions.
The 118d is to be powered by a 4-cylinder 141bhp ordinary-rail diesel engine returning a joint fuel expenditure of 62.8mpg and giving off 119g/km of CO2. It is competent of reaching 130mph from 0-62mph in 9.0sec. Costs are to start from £20,500 for the ES model, increasing to £23,375 for the M Sport.

The 120i Coupe will be using a 2.0-liter petrol engine delivering 167bhp and 155lb-ft of torsion. It’ll reach a top speed of 139mph starting from 0-62mph in 7.8sec. Fuel saving is 42.8mpg with 153g/km CO2 discharges. Prices begin from £21,115 for the ES model increasing to £23,990 for the M Sport.
A new Sport trim level for the 1-Series Coupe and Convertible models may also be in place. Paraphernalia includes 17″ alloy wheels, facade fog lights, heated outer surface mirrors, a poly–function leather guiding wheel and sports seats.

September will also get another revised 6-Series offerings. Prices begin from £53,710 for the 630i SE Coupe and £59,400 for a 630i SE Convertible.

2011 BMW 5-door Prototype Spotted

Jeroen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:21:34 +0000

Spy pictures displays a model of the next BMW 1 Series hatch have came out. The model is in its characteristic BMW black and white psychedelic disguise. The new car will be officially launched sometime in 2011. The 5-door compact car features a RWD drive train which will take up the power via 6-speed manual gearboxes or automatic transmissions.

Unverified information is that BMW is trying out with a bigger shooting brake/ wagon variant for the 1 so that American clients who call for more space can be well fitted.

The engine includes both petrol and turbo diesel versions. The petrol ambit is from a 115i with a 105bhp (78kW) 1.3-litre engine, to a 116i with the same motor. But it has a sporting higher power numeral of 136bhp (101kW) and a 135iS whose highest power is 326bhp (243kW). It will also include an efficient system to decrease fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Photo’s thanks to: Motorward

BMW to cut off 1-serial Production Costs

Jeroen — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:38:17 +0000

BMW is facing very hard days and it is not able to make much money on the 1-series. This particular brand is capped in its higher price range due to competition with the 3-series. It has the same features and technology and is almost the same size as its larger brother. To solve this problem BMW is planning to reduce its production costs but at the same time having extra features in its next 1-series which is due in 2011 or 2012.

Engines and fuel efficiency will also play a vital role in the next-gen 1-series. The Europeans will get an all-new 3 cylinder turbo petrol unit which is rated at an approximated 110hp (82kW). The new engine plus its new technology which can be applied to the 116d’s diesel engine, will allow more models for lesser CO2 emissions under 100g/km.