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BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 118i (143 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 1 Series
Generation 1 Series Convertible (E88)
Modification (Engine) 118i (143 Hp) Steptronic
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 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.4 l/100 km
43.6 US mpg
52.3 UK mpg
18.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
CO2 emissions 158 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 208 km/h
129.25 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.5 kg/Nm, 132.9 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 7.8 l
8.24 US qt | 6.86 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1870 kg
4122.64 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, automatic 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