Today, the new BMW 1 Series Coupe with its fresh, avant-garde architecture appearance is already cartoon absorption befitting its heritage.
And with active dynamics that set new standards, the new BMW Coupe is a allurement few sports car enthusiasts will be able to resist.
The new BMW 1 Series Coupe has no absolute rivals.
It is additionally the alone car in its articulation to affection rear-wheel drive, near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, and able disciplinarian aids, consistent in an unrivalled active experience.
Two models will be offered in Australia at barrage (on 20 May 2008). These are the top-of-the-range 135i Sport, which includes accepted fitment of the M Action package, and the 125i.
Already acclaimed for its aerial achievement in the 3 Series family, the "The International Agent of the Year 2007" is now accessible for the aboriginal time in the 1 Series market, in the guise of the 135i Sport.
This majestically able accompanying turbo 225 kW agent uses latest bearing aerial attention absolute petrol bang to accomplish its ability peak, while at the aforementioned time abiding bashful ammunition burning and CO2 emissions.
The 135i Action is the aboriginal bunched car to breach the 100 bhp per litre ability achievement akin commonly aloof for race-bred high-performance cars.
And the new 125i is adapted with a new 3.0-litre accommodation beeline six VALVETRONIC agent carrying 160 kW of smooth, acceptable power.
The BMW 1 Series Coupe is compact, able-bodied and poised. It packs a almighty bite both visually and dynamically. With its swept-back glass-house, continued bonnet, continued wheelbase but abbreviate overhangs, it has a antic attitude incomparable in the market.
Frameless doors, sculpted caster arches, and a able-bodied authentic accept band complete with attenuate B pillars, ensure the BMW 1 Series Coupe makes a affecting access on every occasion.
The four-seater autogenous has BMW action seats up front, multi-function action council wheel, Boston covering upholstery, and a abounding arrangement of activating assurance features.
Complementing the able engines are six-pot avant-garde brakes for the 135i Sport, while all models appear with avant-garde DSC+ for surefooted absorption and ascendancy in all conditions.
"The 1 Series Coupe is a battleground car for BMW," says Guenther Seemann, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia.
"It pushes the boundaries of performance, both in absolute ability and economy, in its bazaar segment.
"These cars will address to a advanced audience, predominantly absolute adolescent buyers, architecture on our absolute client contour that is the youngest of all exceptional bazaar brands," he said.
Technical Specifications
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Maximum Power: 225 kW (306 hp) @ 5800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) @ 1300 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed chiral or automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
