Specifications: BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 118i (143 Hp) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 118i (143 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 1 Series
Generation 1 Series Convertible (E88)
Modification (Engine) 118i (143 Hp)
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2011 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.5 l/100 km
27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5 l/100 km
47 US mpg
56.5 UK mpg
20 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.3 l/100 km
37.3 US mpg
44.8 UK mpg
15.9 km/l
CO2 emissions 149 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h
130.49 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71.7 Hp/l
Torque 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
140.14 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N43B20A
Engine displacement 1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 12:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 7.2 l
7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1405 kg
3097.49 lbs.
Max. weight 1845 kg
4067.53 lbs.
Max load 440 kg
970.03 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 260 l
9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 305 l
10.77 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 53 l
14 US gal | 11.66 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 670 kg
1477.1 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4360 mm
171.65 in.
Width 1748 mm
68.82 in.
Height 1411 mm
55.55 in.
Wheelbase 2660 mm
104.72 in.
Front track 1484 mm
58.43 in.
Rear (Back) track 1517 mm
59.72 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
35.1 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 195/55 R16 87 H
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 16

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