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Specs of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic /2008, 2009, 2010, 2011/

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Key specs

BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 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) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
How fast is 2008 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
230 Hp, 270 Nm
199 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2008 BMW 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) Cabriolet 2008 128i (230 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?
4373 mm
172.17 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) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
1620 kg
3571 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
2030 kg
4475 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) 128i (230 Hp) Steptronic?
6, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
128i (230 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 (EPA)
13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA)
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA)
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
7 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h, Electronically limited 130 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7 kg/Hp, 142 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 166.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
230 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
76.8 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 199 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
N52B30M1
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
VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1620 kg 3571 lbs.
Max. weight
2030 kg 4475 lbs.
Max load
410 kg 904 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

Dimensions

Length
4373 mm 172.17 in.
Width
1748 mm 68.82 in.
Width including mirrors
1934 mm 76.14 in.
Height
1411 mm 55.55 in.
Wheelbase
2660 mm 104.72 in.
Front track
1474-1480 mm 58.03 - 58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track
1507-1513 mm 59.33 - 59.57 in.
Front overhang
764 mm 30.08 in.
Rear overhang
949 mm 37.36 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.34
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 Steptronic
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 300 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 300 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 215/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 245/35 R18
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18