The BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series(code name E87) is a small-luxury car / small family car produced by the German automaker BMW since 2004. Like the three and five-door BMW 1 Series models, the E82 also features various BMW Efficient Dynamics components to reduce fuel consumption. There is a commercial in which Kermit drives a BMW 1 Series around in a desert making figure eights, showcasing the car's agile nature and playful handling. The attributes that made BMW's 2002 an instant classic from its European premier in 1966 will do the same for the 128i and 135i models of the 2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe if they're as good by the seat of the pants as they are on paper.

Coupe

For the 135i Coupe, acceleration from 0-62 mph is accomplished in 5. Handsome looks with sporting intentions. The new 1 Series Coupe combines unique, dynamic and unmistakable design elements with a powerful and muscular body. The BMW 1 Series Coupe is available with a choice of two upholstery options-sporty and comfortable Leatherette or rich Boston Leather. High-tech suspension with newly-developed differential in typical BMW style, the new BMW 1 Series Coupe transmits the power of the engine to the rear wheels. The new 1 Series Coupe has a sophisticated suspension system with an aluminium double-pivot front suspension and a five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel. The DSC system on the 135i Coupe is designed specifically for performance-oriented driving. High safety standards exceed international requirements.No less than six airbags come standard within the new BMW 1 Series Coupe for optimum protection of the car's occupants. The new BMW 1 Series Coupe also comes with crash-optimized seats with specially padded headrests and backrests significantly reducing the risk of injury in an impact from the rear.

All seats within the 1 Series Coupe are fitted with three-point inertia-reel seat belts and headrests, with the front seat belts fastened on the frames of the driver's and front passenger's seats, keeping the belt in an optimum position around the occupant's hips regardless of seat height or for-aft seat adjustment. The new 1 Series Coupe combines unique, dynamic and unmistakable design elements with a powerful and muscular body.

Convertible

Given the lack of a steel roof, the BMW 1 Series Convertible is fitted with a rollover sensor that, when detecting an imminent rollover, pretensions the seatbelts and deploys two rollbars behind the rear headrests. Speculation is that a convertible roof will add at least $3,000 to the price of the BMW 1 Series when it hits the US. In typical BMW style, the new BMW 1 Series Coupe transmits the power of the engine to the rear wheels. No less than six airbags come standard within the new BMW 1 Series Coupe for optimum protection of the car's occupants. Conclusions The 2008 BMW 1 Series is great to drive, but it's too flawed in too many areas to be a great car in this category. The BMW 1 Series will appeal to people who wouldn't even consider a Mercedes-Benz A-Class and vice versa. The 2009 BMW 1 Series Convertible is here, and BMW wants it to blow you away.

The new BMW 1 Series Coupe concentrates on one feature in particular: pure driving pleasure. The new BMW 1 Series Coupe raises the design language so typical of this model series to a new, even more distinctive level.

The 135i Coupe offers more performance and a striking look thanks to M-inspired components. "The 1 Series Coupe will reinvent the niche that the legendary BMW 2002 created.