BMW 1 Series (F20)

BMW F20, F21
Overview
Production	June 2011–present (F20)
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Leipzig, Germany Regensburg, Germany Araquari, Brazil[1] Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
Designer	Nicolas Huet (2008)[2]
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback (F21) 5-door hatchback (F20)
Related	BMW 2 Series
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Length	4,324 mm (170.2 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,421 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1,360–1,590 kg (3,000–3,510 lb)[3]

The second generation BMW 1 Series range comprises three-door hatchback (model code F21) and five-door hatchback (F20) models. Like its E87 predecessor, it uses a longitudinally-mounted engine, aluminum multi-link suspension and a rear-wheel drive chassis (however some models are available with all-wheel drive).^[4]

Transmission options are a six-speed manual or an eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic.

History

The F20 five-door hatchback was unveiled in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.^[5] Early models included the 116i, 118i, 116d, 118d, 120d.^[6] In 2012, the 125i, 125d and 116d EfficientDynamics Edition models were introduced. The 114d, 120i and xDrive models were also introduced.^[7]

The F21 three-door hatchbacks were added in 2012. The M135i was unveiled in 2012 Geneva International Motor Show.^[8] In November 2012, the M135i xDrive, 118d xDrive and 120d xDrive were released.^[9]

In 2015 the LCI version was introduced with a facelifted front and rear by Australian-born car designer Calvin Luk who also designed the new F48 X1.

Trim

BMW M135i (F21; pre-facelift)

BMW 116i (F20; facelift)

BMW 118d (F20; facelift)

Trim variations include the Sport Line and Urban Line, which differ by alloy wheels, kidney grille and other appearance-related features.^[10][11] There is also the M-Sport line that is optional on the rest of the 1-Series range and standard on the M135i.

Engines

Petrol engines

Model	Engine code	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (s) (MT/AT)
114i	N13B16	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @4000	180 N·m (133 lb·ft) @1100	11.2/na
116i		136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4400	220 N·m (162 lb·ft) @1350–4300 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @1500–3500 (overboost)	8.5/9.1 (2011) 8.5/8.7 (2012–present)
118i		170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @4800	250 N·m (184 lb·ft) @1500–4500	7.4/7.2
125i	N20B20	218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @5000	310 N·m (229 lb·ft) @1350–4800	6.4/6.2
M135i	N55	330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp) @5800	450 N·m (332 lb·ft) @1300–4500	5.1/4.9

Diesel engines

Model	Engine code	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (s) (MT/AT)
114d	N47D16	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @4000	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1500–2750	12.2/na
116d EfficientDynamics Edition		116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000	260 N·m (192 lb·ft) @1750–2500	10.5/na
116d	N47D20	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @4000	260 N·m (192 lb·ft) @1750–2500	10.3/10.7 (2011) 10.3/10.3 (2012–present)
118d		143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4000	320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @1750–2500	8.9/8.9 (2011) 8.9/8.6 (2012–present)
120d		184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) @4000	380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @1750–2750	7.2/7.3 (2011) 7.2/7.1 (2012–present)
125d		218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @4400	450 N·m (332 lb·ft) @1500–2500	6.5/6.3

Reception

Emerging as the winner of the best sports car $50–100K category for the second consecutive time, the BMW M135i was awarded the title at the 2013 Australia's Best Cars awards held in Melbourne, Australia.^[12]

In 2009, the BMW 135i was awarded the Best Sports Coupe under $150K at the 2009 Wheels Gold Star Car Awards for exceptional driving experience.^[13]

References

1. "Groundbreaking ceremony for new BMW Group plant in Brazil". bmwgroup.com.
2. "Exterior sketch of the all new BMW 1 Series 3 Door Hatch by Nicolas Huet, Exterior Designer BMW 1 Series (05/2012)". Retrieved 9 March 2013.
3. http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Ke0W58Y965IJ:www.pressebox.de/attachment/396677/BMW_1_Series_Technical_specification.pdf+&cd=6&hl=de&ct=clnk&gl=de
4. "BMW Group PressClub Global". press.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
5. "BMW at the 64. International Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2011).". bmwgroup.com.
6. "The new BMW 1 Series". bmwgroup.com.
7. "BMW model update programme as from July.". bmwgroup.com.
8. "Top athlete for the premium compact segment: The BMW Concept M135i.". bmwgroup.com.
9. "The new three-door BMW 1 Series.". bmwgroup.com.
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11. "BMW 1 Series | First Drives". Auto Express. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
12. "BMW Australia". bmw.com.au. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
13. "BMW Australia". www.bmw.com.au. Retrieved 30 June 2015.