2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe range
1 Feb, 2008
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BMW has just announced pricing for the upcoming arrival of the all-new 1 Series Coupé range at the Brisbane International Motor Show.
BMW initially unveiled the 135i Sport and then confirmed the line-up will also include a new 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine for the 125i, both of which will go on sale in May.
The 135i Sport is powered by the same 3.0-litre twin turbo straight-six engine found in the 335i and pumps out 225kW and 400Nm. BMW says the new engine will manage rapid fire acceleration and impressive economy as well as low emissions.
The 135i Sport will do the 0-100 km/h dash in just 5.3 seconds, with torque available from as low as 1,300 rpm all the way to 5,000 rpm, thanks to its twin-turbos.
If twin-turbos is not really your thing, the 1 Series Coupé model line-up will further include the 125i, which makes do with a 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine that will make 160 kW of power and 270Nm of torque. The 125i will go from 0 to 100 km/h in a very respectable 6.4 seconds.
More details on the range will be available closer to the release date in May.
Pricing for 1 Series Coupé Range:
- 125i with 6-speed manual transmission $54,400
- 125i with 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission $57,200
- 135i Sport with 6-speed manual transmission $71,400
- 135i Sport with 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission $74,200
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February 1st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
So will there be a 130i coupe to match the hatch range? it’s getting confusing when both 125i (160kW) and 135i (225kW) have 3.0 litre engines and there is also a 3.0 litre BMW engine which produces 195kW, and there is the 3.5 litre engine in the 325i that produces an identical 160kW (albeit 250Nm compared with the 3.0 litre’s 270Nm). If this is the case, BMW have obviously detuned the 3.0 motor to keep the 135i “safe”, but you’d feel a little like you’re getting the short end of the stick.
Not the first time BMW have detuned a motor to protect the top of the range engine though
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Sorry that was meant to be “2.5″, not “3.5″ litre engine in the 325i
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hmmm, I’m a Mercedes man myself, but $70k for a 3.0TT coupé sure sounds good to me.
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 1:25 pm
i know its a matter of personal taste, but frankly, the 1 series is one of the most ugliest cars on the road today
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Have to agree S15NZ. The front and rear just don’t do it for me. The interior looks mint however, and I am sure the engines will be top notch. But WTF is with the rear on the 135i shot above?
Vote:February 1st, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Love the blue!
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Why is there a picture of a M6 interior?
February 1st, 2008 at 5:23 pm
ugly hate the headlights and taillights
Vote:February 4th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Just read a UK test on the 123 twin turbo diesel. 0-100 in 6.1. I want one.
Vote:February 4th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Really you want a diesel one……..hahaha ! Fancy that.
You can guess which one I do? Me like the blue too……..is that an individual colour….never seen it before?
Vote:February 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I’ll take a 123d over the 135i any day.
BMW Australia, at least give us the choice – they already make RHD 123d vehicles for the UK… what’s the big deal?
Vote:March 12th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Does the 125i comes with a sideskirts like 135? Whats the main difference of the 2 except for the engine?
Vote:April 6th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I’m with Paul. Why no diesel in the line-up? The shape look promising but it’s off the short list if no diesel coming to Oz.
Vote:April 10th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I personally love the new 135i styling.Its a matter of personal taste.I currently drive a 04 325ci which I have traded in on the 135iM Convertible with all the trimmings.The motor isnt detuned Godspeed.Get your facts correct of visit a BMW dealer for correct info. It is the same 3.0litre twin turbo that you find in the 335i.
Vote:May 6th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
best performance car around $85K including sunroof and metallic paint. if you have the $$$ be quick
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