2008 BMW 1-series Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

128i Convertible Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Leatherette seat trim

  • 8-way manually-adjustable front bucket seats w/2-way adjustable headrests & passenger seat height adjustment

  • Folding front center armrest-inc

    integrated storage

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function sport steering wheel-inc

    Bluetooth, cruise & audio controls

  • On-board computer-inc

    check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display, trip computer

  • Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout

  • TeleService activation

  • BMW Ultimate Service-inc

    (4) years of BMW Assist, BMW maintenance program, roadside assistance *Some mileage & other restrictions may apply*

  • Tire pressure monitoring system

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Pwr front windows-inc

    1-touch open/close

  • Central locking system-inc

    double-lock feature, 2-step unlock

  • Remote trunk release

  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc

    MP3 capability, (10) speakers, radio data systems (RDS), auxiliary audio input, Auto-Store

  • Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone

  • 3-channel FM diversity antenna

  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc

    auto air recirculation w/pollen detection activation, micro-filter, recall of individual user settings, heat at rest function, convertible mode

  • Rear window defogger

  • Locking glove box

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Driver/front passenger vanity mirrors

  • High Gloss Black trim

  • Front cupholders

  • Front door storage compartments

  • Lined illuminated luggage compartment-inc

    storage net, lashing points

  • Exterior

  • Fully automatic black convertible soft top w/heated glass rear window, defroster

  • Chrome line trim

  • Auto on/off headlights

  • Halogen free form fog lights

  • Heated pwr mirrors

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers

  • Heated windshield wiper jets

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.0L/183

  • Fuel System

    NA

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    230 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    200 @ 2750

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Dynamic brake control

  • Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light

  • Front side-impact airbags

  • Rollover protection system

  • All-position 3-point safety belts-inc

    front pretensioners, front force limiters

  • All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)

  • LATCH attachments for rear seats

  • Emergency trunk release handle

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc

    brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control

  • Interlocking door anchoring system

  • Programmable daytime running lights

  • BMW Advanced Safety System

  • Crash sensor-inc

    doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on

  • Adaptive brake lighting

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.0

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    35.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc

    double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic

  • Engine start/stop button

  • Electronic throttle control

  • 6-speed manual transmission

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc

    brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Aluminum double-pivot spring & strut-type front suspension

  • 5-link rear suspension

  • Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P205/55R16 run-flat all-season tires

  • 16\ x 7\ V spoke light alloy wheels (style 255)

  • Electronic pwr steering w/Servotronic pwr assist

  • 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Dynamic brake control

  • Chrome-plated exhaust tips

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double-Pivot

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Multi-link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Manual

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.32

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.46

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.66

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.23

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.85

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.94

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.23

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Subcompact

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Years/50,000 Maintenance Program Basic Note / 4 Roadside Assistance Years

  • Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles / 4 years / Unlimited Mileage BMW Assist? Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    4-Wheel

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    Yes

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA