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Specs of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp) /2008, 2009, 2010, 2011/

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Key specs

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp) /Cabriolet 2008 - 2011/

What is the body type of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp)?
6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 1 Series 120i (170 Hp)?
158 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp)?
220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 120i (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 120i (170 Hp)?
2.0 l
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 BMW 120i (170 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) Cabriolet 2008 120i (170 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2008 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet?
4360 mm
171.65 in.
What is the width of 2008 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet?
1748 mm
68.82 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp)?
1430 kg
3153 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp)?
1870 kg
4123 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet?
260 - 305 l
9.2 - 10.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 120i (170 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
120i (170 Hp)
Start of production
2008
End of production
2011
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.2 l/100 km 45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 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
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 118.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 146.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 6700 rpm.
Power per litre
85.2 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 155 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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1430 kg 3153 lbs.
Max. weight
1870 kg 4123 lbs.
Max load
440 kg 970 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
260 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
305 l 10.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
53 l 14 US gal | 11.66 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
680 kg 1499 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
1480 mm 58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track
1513 mm 59.57 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, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
205/55 R16 91 V
Wheel rim size
7J x 16