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BMW 120i Reviews
BMW decided in
2004 that it would build a hatchback model, even the most adoring of
Beemer fans would have had to concede that the Bavarian marque could
tempting fate with a 'budget' model.
BMW built the 1 Series to fill the void beneath the 3 Series models, and to take advantage of the renewed global interest in small cars, yet the 1 Series, or E87 model as it's known internally, is a loud and proud BMW, adopting all the virtues that have made past and present BMWs formidable driving machines.
BMW's gamble with rear wheel drive in absolutely every car it
manufactures paid off, or has the bold venture to differentiate itself
from the growing number of 5-door hatchbacks backfired?
BMW HQ in Victoria as the traffic builds up on an overcast Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, I note that the large building is devoid of any style.
Body type
: 4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors
: 3
Drag coefficient
: 0.300
Frontal area
: 2.09 m²
CdA
: 0.63
Engine manufacturer
: BMW
Engine code
Number of cylinders
: Straight 4
Capacity
: 2 litre
1995 cc
(121.742 cu in)
Engine coolant
: Water
Cylinder volume
: 498.75
Aspiration
: Normal
Compressor
: N/A
Intercooler
: None
Valve gear
: DOHC
4 valves per cylinder
16 Total valves
max power
: 170.3 PS (168 bhp) (125.3 kW)
at 6700 rpm
Specific output
: 84.2 bhp/litre
1.38 bhp/cu in
max torque
: 210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
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