BMW 1 Series 135i Convertible 2009-Review
The BMW 1-series, available as a coupe and a convertible, seems poised to be a very exciting addition to the company's lineup. The 1-series uses the same, highly regarded mechanicals as the benchmark 3-series, but wraps them in a smaller, lighter, and less expensive package. From a driving standpoint, one can hardly argue with the results. But what is open to debate is whether the cost and weight savings of the 1-series are significant or does the car too closely overlap to the 3-series.
A glance at the window sticker for our 135i convertible certainly suggests the latter. The bottom-line number of $48,445 sure sounds like 3-series money. It is in fact very close. The 335i convertible starts at $50,400, and it comes with a retractable metal hardtop, as opposed to the 135i's fabric roof. The 328i convertible starts at $44,300.
To be fair, our test car was larded with options. The premium package (power seats and a bunch of minor items) was a whopping $3300; the six-speed automatic was $1275; the sport package (seats, steering wheel with shift paddles, eighteen-inch wheels, performance tires, and Shadowline trim) added another $1100; additional items (heated seats, iPod adapter, HD radio, satellite radio, and rear parking aid, among others) pushed the price up by $2895 more.
If the 135i isn't far from the 335i in price, the two models are largely identical mechanically. Both use the same 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six and (optional) six-speed automatic. The super-sweet engine seamlessly integrates its two turbochargers, creating a stepless wave of power as the revs climb. Peak output is 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. It wasn't long ago that those were M3 numbers. In the 335i, they're enough for a 0-to-60 mph run of 5.7 seconds, whereas the lighter (by 286 pounds) 135i does it in 5.5 seconds. Both cars have the same EPA ratings, 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The automatic wouldn't be our preference - the slick manual is more rewarding from both a tactile and a financial standpoint - but we couldn't fault its logic and its response is instaneous.
BMW 1 Series 135i Convertible 2009-Engine
Standard Engine 3.0L I6
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders 6
Horsepower @RPM 300@5800
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 17 / 26
Combined Fuel Economy 20
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Number of Valves 24
Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) Yes
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Compression 10.2:1
Displacement 2979 / 182
Bore X Stroke 3.31x3.53
Cruising Range 280 miles
Power to Weight Ratio 12.2
Final Drive Ratio Yes
Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam
Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Double Locking and Engine Immobilizer
o Power Door Locks Operated Via Internal Switch
o Locking Fuel Filler Door
o Selective Unlocking
o Radio Anti-Theft
Braking & Traction
o Dynamic Traction Control
o Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential
o Brake Drying
o Front Power 338-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 325-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
o Brake Standby
o Brake Fade Compensation
o Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
o Electronic Brake Force Distribution
o Electronic Brake Assistance
o Hill Start Control
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Electrical
o Cigarette Lighter
o Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
o Front Power Outlet Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
o Audio, Telephone and Security Pre-Wiring
o Battery
Engines & Emissions
o Twin-Turbocharger
o Turbocharged 3.0-Liter, I6, Double-VANOS 24-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 300@5800, Torque Of 300@1400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
o BMW Ultimate Service(TM) Free Scheduled Maintenance For 48 Months or 50,000 Miles
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o AM/FM Radio With 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
o Radio Data System
o Diversity Radio Antenna
o Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
Exterior Lighting
o Cornering Lights
o Adaptive Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
o Programmable Daytime Running Lights
o Automatic Headlights
o Retractable High Pressure Headlight Washers
o Variable Intensity Brake Lights
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
o Rear Spoiler
o Rear Air Dam
o Front Air Dam
o Black Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes
o Wind Deflector For Convertibles
o Side Skirts
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Automatic Climate Control With Sun Sensor
o HVAC Rest Mode
o Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
o Interior Air Filter
Instrumentation
o Tachometer
o Digital Clock
o Cruise Control
o Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Phone
o Engine Start/Stop Button
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Trip Computer With Miles To Empty and Fuel Range Remaining
o Check Control Vehicle Monitor System Warning Lights Include Oil Low
o Exterior Temperature Gauge
o Service Interval Indicator For Brake Wear and Oil Quality
o Oil Temperature Gauge
Interior Lighting
o Trunk Light
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