2012 BMW 1-series Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

128i Convertible Package Includes

  • Interior

  • High gloss black trim

  • 8-way adjustable front seats -inc

    2-way headrest, manual height adjustment for front passenger seat

  • Leatherette upholstery

  • Through-loading system with integrated transport bag

  • Front-seat center armrest

  • Front-seat cupholders

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel w/audio & hands-free phone controls (if so equipped)

  • Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel column

  • Power front windows with \one-touch\ up/down operation

  • Check control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display, oil status display, condition Based Service indicator

  • On-board computer w/check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status

    oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as spark plug and micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature, and more

  • Service interval indicator with miles-to-service readout

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Cruise control

  • Central locking system -inc

    center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature, 2-step unlocking

  • Automatic climate control -inc

    micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, \Convertible\ mode, MAX A/C, heat at rest, recall of individual user settings

  • Front-door storage compartments

  • Exterior

  • Black Soft Top

  • Chrome-plated exhaust tips

  • Star spoke (Style 371) 17 x 7.0 light alloy wheels -inc

    P205/50R17 run-flat all-season tires

  • Chrome-line trim

  • Fully lined power-folding automatic softtop w/heated glass rear window, electric rear defroster

  • Halogen free-form front foglights

  • Adaptive brake lights

  • Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets w/mirror memory

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control

  • Entertainment

  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system w/Radio Data System (RDS)

  • Auxiliary audio input for portable music players located in the center armrest

  • HD Radio with \multicast\ FM station reception

  • iPod & USB adapter

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.0L/183

  • Fuel System

    Electronic Fuel Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    230 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    200 @ 2750

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    70

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    180

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with dynamic brake control (DBC)

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc

    brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC)

  • Programmable daytime running lights

  • Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

  • Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc

    advanced technology, dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment

  • Front and rear head protection system (HPS)

  • Front-seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

  • Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

  • BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety systems

  • Crash sensor activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, unlocks doors, turns on hazard lights & interior lights

  • Rollover protection system

  • Automatic safety-belt pretensioners at front seating positions

  • Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat

  • LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation in rear seats

  • Tire pressure monitor

  • 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

  • 6-speed manual transmission

  • 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-hp 6-cylinder engine w/composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

  • Engine start/stop button

  • Electronic throttle control

  • Rear-wheel drive

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

  • Extensive aluminum componentry, including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms); subframe; steering rack; and brake components

  • Five-link fully independent rear suspension in lightweight steel

  • Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

  • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

  • Pwr steering

  • 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 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Assist Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note / 4 Maintenance Years

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA