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Specs of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic /2008, 2009, 2010, 2011/

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Key specs

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic /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) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 1 Series 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
195 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2008 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
236 km/h | 147 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
218 Hp, 270 Nm
199 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 BMW 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) Cabriolet 2008 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
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) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
1540 kg
3395 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
1980 kg
4365 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) 125i (218 Hp) Steptronic?
6, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
125i (218 Hp) Steptronic
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
11.6 l/100 km 20.3 US mpg
24.4 UK mpg
8.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l
CO2 emissions
195 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7 sec
Maximum speed
236 km/h 147 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.1 kg/Hp, 141.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.7 kg/Nm, 175.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
72.8 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 2500-4250 rpm. 199 lb.-ft. @ 2500-4250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
N52B30A
Engine displacement
2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395 lbs.
Max. weight
1980 kg 4365 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
700 kg 1543 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
1474 mm 58.03 in.
Rear (Back) track
1507 mm 59.33 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.33
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, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
205/50 R17 89 W
Wheel rim size
7J x 17