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BMW 1 SERIES CABRIOLET (2008-CURRENT)

We Say...
No one doubts that the 1 Series is centered around driving fun, but graft a trunk on it and chop its roof and it comes off as the most severe test of manhood. It shouts "girly" from a mile away and the P 3.2-million price tag would have gotten you a perfectly good 3 Series with a Sports package. Not a practical or sensible proposition considering the Mazda MX-5 costs a million plus less.
Good driving fun.
The most severe test of your manhood, MX-5 is just as good.

Last Updated: February.10.2010

Ownership 135i 120i
Price P 4,590,000 P 3,950,000
Vehicle Classification Coupe / GT / Sports
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 3.0 DOHC 24V I6 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 306 @ 5800 170 @ 6700
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 400 @ 1300 210 @ 4250
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Valvetronic, EFI / TT Valvetronic, EFI
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 7.40 (mfg.) 10.98 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed AT 6-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4360 4360
Width (mm) 1934 1934
Height (mm) 1411 1411
Wheelbase (mm) 2660 2660
Curb Weight (kg) 1685 1535
Body Type 2-door cabriolet 2-door cabriolet
Engine / Drive F/R F/R
Seating 2+2 2+2
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link Independent, Multi-Link
Front Brakes Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration
Rear Brakes Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration Vented Disc, Energy Regeneration
Tires 205/50 R 17 RFT (f),
225/45 R 17 RFT (r)
205/55 R 16 RFT (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 17 x 7.0 (f),
Alloy 17 x 7.5 (r)
Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 6 6
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control); Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control); Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Other Safety Features 120i
Plus: none
Tire pressure monitoring system
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features 120i
Plus: M aerodynamic kit
Automatic HID headlamps; rain-sensing wipers; LED tail lamps; power retractable roof (fabric)
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, manual Tilt/telescopic, manual
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Manual Manual
Seating Surface Leather Leather/fabric
Other Interior Features 120i
Plus: none
Aluminum accents; engine start/stop button; through-loading system with transport bag
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering (electric), door locks, windows and mirrors (heated) Steering (electric), door locks, windows and mirrors (heated)
Climate Control Auto Auto
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/Aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/Aux with 6 speakers
Other Convenience Features 120i
Plus: Bluetooth hands-free phone kit
On-board computer (mileage, temperature, range); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
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