Specifications: BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 Hp) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 1 Series
Generation 1 Series Convertible (E88)
Modification (Engine) 128i (230 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 (EPA) 13.1 l/100 km
18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (EPA) 8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (EPA) 10.7 l/100 km
22 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 6.4 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h, Electronically limited
130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 145.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.9 kg/Nm, 170.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 230 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 76.8 Hp/l
Torque 270 Nm @ 2750 rpm.
199.14 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N52B30M1
Engine displacement 2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm
3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm
3.46 in.
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.2 l
8.66 US qt | 7.21 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1585 kg
3494.33 lbs.
Max. weight 1995-2030 kg
4398.22 – 4475.38 lbs.
Max load 410-445 kg
903.9 – 981.06 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
Dimensions
Length 4373 mm
172.17 in.
Width 1748 mm
68.82 in.
Width including mirrors 1934 mm
76.14 in.
Height 1411 mm
55.55 in.
Wheelbase 2660 mm
104.72 in.
Front track 1474-1480 mm
58.03 – 58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track 1507-1513 mm
59.33 – 59.57 in.
Front overhang 764 mm
30.08 in.
Rear overhang 949 mm
37.36 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.34
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 Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 300 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 300 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 215/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 245/35 R18
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18

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